As a member of the ovarian cancer community, Centocor Ortho Biotech Products, L.P. is committed to helping patients and caregivers connect with accurate and useful information about recurrent ovarian cancer. We have compiled the Community Connection to assist patients and caregivers in finding credible resources for information on a variety of ovarian cancer topics.
The resources are grouped in the following categories:
Alamo Ovarian Cancer Alliance is dedicated to research, advocacy and public education programs to promote awareness regarding the risks and characteristics of ovarian cancer.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation.
CancerCare is a national non-profit organization that provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved.
GOCA´s mission is to promote awareness and educate Georgia's women and their healthcare providers about the risks, symptoms and treatment of ovarian cancer. Programs include: Survivor Teaching Students; Conference; Survivor to Survivor; Newsletter and Know the Facts.
The Women´s Cancer Network Web site offers a free confidential risk assessment, information about gynecologic, breast, lung and colon cancers and referrals to specialists.
The mission of the Marsha Rivkin Center is to save lives and reduce suffering through improved treatment, early detection and prevention of ovarian cancer.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and their families.
NCCN, a nonprofit alliance of 19 of the world's leading cancer centers, is an authoritative source of information to help patients and healthcare providers make informed decisions about cancer care.
OncoLink was founded in 1994 by Penn cancer specialists with a mission to help cancer patients, families, healthcare professionals, and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge.
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation, Inc. promotes awareness of ovarian cancer, advocates for early diagnostic screening and more effective treatments, and raises funds to advance research towards a cure.
The Wellness Community is an international non-profit dedicated to providing free support, education, and hope for people with cancer and their caregivers.
TLC is an American Cancer society catalog/Web site offering reasonably–priced products, such as wigs and hats, as well as editorial support for women with cancer.
Alamo Ovarian Cancer Alliance is dedicated to research, advocacy and public education programs to promote awareness regarding the risks and characteristics of ovarian cancer.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation.
CancerCare is a national non-profit organization that provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved.
CONVERSATIONS! The International Ovarian Cancer Connection, is an organization for the support of those fighting ovarian cancer and other related illnesses.
Women with cervical, uterine (endometrial and sarcoma), ovarian, vaginal, vulvar, gestational, and tubal cancer join together to share information and emotional support for living with reproductive cancers.
GOCA´s mission is to promote awareness and educate Georgia's women and their healthcare providers about the risks, symptoms and treatment of ovarian cancer. Programs include: Survivor Teaching Students; Conference; Survivor to Survivor; Newsletter and Know the Facts.
We are an international registry of families with two or more relatives with ovarian cancer. In addition to ovarian cancer research, the registry offers a HELP-LINE, education, information and peer support for women with a high risk of ovarian cancer.
The mission of Gilda's Club is to provide places where men, women, and children with cancer and their families and friends join with others to build social and emotional support as a supplement to medical care. Free of charge and non-profit, Gilda's Clubs offer support and networking groups, lectures, workshops and social events in a nonresidential, home-like setting.
Look Good…Feel Better is a free, non-medical, brand-neutral, national public service program founded in 1989 and supported by corporate donors to help women offset appearance-related changes from cancer treatment.
The Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research is an organization created in memory of a woman who dedicated her life to the well-being of others. Our mission is to continue her spirit of giving by supporting groundbreaking research to improve the survival rates for women with ovarian cancer.
NOCC is the leading ovarian cancer public information and education organization in the United States. NOCC initiated the first toll-free ovarian cancer information line (1-888-OVARIAN), maintains the most comprehensive Web site for ovarian cancer support in the world (www.ovarian.org), and has built a network of many state divisions across the U.S.
Ovar'Coming Together is the non-profit ovarian cancer education and resource organization serving the communities of Indiana through partnerships with the medical community and other cancer-oriented organizations.
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is a patient-led, umbrella organization uniting ovarian cancer activists, women's health advocates and healthcare professionals in the effort to increase public and professional understanding of ovarian cancer and to advocate for more effective diagnostics, treatments, and a cure.
Ovarian Cancer Network is focused on providing ovarian cancer warriors the opportunity to arm themselves and their loved ones with resources, information, and hope.
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization devoted to the formulation of early diagnostic treatment programs and research towards the ultimate conquest of ovarian cancer.
To educate women to recognize the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and acquire the knowledge to seek evaluation and treatment by qualified professionals.
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation, Inc. promotes awareness of ovarian cancer, advocates for early diagnostic screening and more effective treatments, and raises funds to advance research towards a cure.
SHARE is a twenty-nine year old not-for profit-organization offering survivor-led support to those affected by breast or ovarian cancer to ensure that no one faces breast or ovarian cancer alone.
The Wellness Community is an international non-profit dedicated to providing free support, education, and hope for people with cancer and their caregivers.
TLC is an American Cancer society catalog/Web site offering reasonably–priced products, such as wigs and hats, as well as editorial support for women with cancer.
Alamo Ovarian Cancer Alliance is dedicated to research, advocacy and public education programs to promote awareness regarding the risks and characteristics of ovarian cancer.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation.
CONVERSATIONS! The International Ovarian Cancer Connection, is an organization for the support of those fighting ovarian cancer and other related illnesses.
GOCA´s mission is to promote awareness and educate Georgia's women and their healthcare providers about the risks, symptoms and treatment of ovarian cancer. Programs include: Survivor Teaching Students; Conference; Survivor to Survivor; Newsletter and Know the Facts.
We are an international registry of families with two or more relatives with ovarian cancer. In addition to ovarian cancer research, the registry offers a HELP-LINE, education, information and peer support for women with a high risk of ovarian cancer.
The Women's Cancer Network Web site offers a free confidential risk assessment, information about gynecologic, breast, lung and colon cancers and referrals to specialists.
The Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research is an organization created in memory of a woman who dedicated her life to the well-being of others. Our mission is to continue her spirit of giving by supporting groundbreaking research to improve the survival rates for women with ovarian cancer.
The mission of the Marsha Rivkin Center is to save lives and reduce suffering through improved treatment, early detection and prevention of ovarian cancer.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and their families.
NOCC is the leading ovarian cancer public information and education organization in the United States. NOCC initiated the first toll-free ovarian cancer information line (1-888-OVARIAN), maintains the most comprehensive Web site for ovarian cancer support in the world (www.ovarian.org), and has built a network of many state divisions across the U.S.
Ovar'Coming Together is the non-profit ovarian cancer education and resource organization serving the communities of Indiana through partnerships with the medical community and other cancer-oriented organizations.
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is a patient-led, umbrella organization uniting ovarian cancer activists, women's health advocates and healthcare professionals in the effort to increase public and professional understanding of ovarian cancer and to advocate for more effective diagnostics, treatments, and a cure.
Ovarian Cancer Network is focused on providing ovarian cancer warriors the opportunity to arm themselves and their loved ones with resources, information, and hope.
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization devoted to the formulation of early diagnostic treatment programs and research towards the ultimate conquest of ovarian cancer.
To educate women to recognize the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and acquire the knowledge to seek evaluation and treatment by qualified professionals.
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation, Inc. promotes awareness of ovarian cancer, advocates for early diagnostic screening and more effective treatments, and raises funds to advance research towards a cure.
TLC is an American Cancer society catalog/Web site offering reasonably–priced products, such as wigs and hats, as well as editorial support for women with cancer.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation.
CancerCare is a national non-profit organization that provides free professional support services to anyone affected by cancer: people with cancer, caregivers, children, loved ones, and the bereaved.
CONVERSATIONS! The International Ovarian Cancer Connection, is an organization for the support of those fighting ovarian cancer and other related illnesses.
Women with cervical, uterine (endometrial and sarcoma), ovarian, vaginal, vulvar, gestational, and tubal cancer join together to share information and emotional support for living with reproductive cancers.
The mission of Gilda's Club is to provide places where men, women, and children with cancer and their families and friends join with others to build social and emotional support as a supplement to medical care. Free of charge and non-profit, Gilda's Clubs offer support and networking groups, lectures, workshops and social events in a nonresidential, home-like setting.
The Women's Cancer Network Web site offers a free confidential risk assessment, information about gynecologic, breast, lung and colon cancers and referrals to specialists.
Look Good…Feel Better is a free, non-medical, brand-neutral, national public service program founded in 1989 and supported by corporate donors to help women offset appearance-related changes from cancer treatment.
The Lynne Cohen Foundation for Ovarian Cancer Research is an organization created in memory of a woman who dedicated her life to the well-being of others. Our mission is to continue her spirit of giving by supporting groundbreaking research to improve the survival rates for women with ovarian cancer.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and their families.
NOCC is the leading ovarian cancer public information and education organization in the United States. NOCC initiated the first toll-free ovarian cancer information line (1-888-OVARIAN), maintains the most comprehensive Web site for ovarian cancer support in the world (www.ovarian.org), and has built a network of many state divisions across the U.S.
OncoLink was founded in 1994 by Penn cancer specialists with a mission to help cancer patients, families, healthcare professionals, and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge.
Ovar'Coming Together is the non-profit ovarian cancer education and resource organization serving the communities of Indiana through partnerships with the medical community and other cancer-oriented organizations.
Ovarian Cancer Network is focused on providing ovarian cancer warriors the opportunity to arm themselves and their loved ones with resources, information, and hope.
To educate women to recognize the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and acquire the knowledge to seek evaluation and treatment by qualified professionals.
SHARE is a twenty-nine year old not-for profit-organization offering survivor-led support to those affected by breast or ovarian cancer to ensure that no one faces breast or ovarian cancer alone.
The Wellness Community is an international non-profit dedicated to providing free support, education, and hope for people with cancer and their caregivers.
TLC is an American Cancer society catalog/Web site offering reasonably–priced products, such as wigs and hats, as well as editorial support for women with cancer.
Alamo Ovarian Cancer Alliance is dedicated to research, advocacy and public education programs to promote awareness regarding the risks and characteristics of ovarian cancer.
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation.
GOCA´s mission is to promote awareness and educate Georgia's women and their healthcare providers about the risks, symptoms and treatment of ovarian cancer. Programs include: Survivor Teaching Students; Conference; Survivor to Survivor; Newsletter and Know the Facts.
The Women's Cancer Network Web site offers a free confidential risk assessment, information about gynecologic, breast, lung and colon cancers and referrals to specialists.
The mission of the Marsha Rivkin Center is to save lives and reduce suffering through improved treatment, early detection and prevention of ovarian cancer.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, and the continuing care of cancer patients and their families.
NCCN, a nonprofit alliance of 19 of the world's leading cancer centers, is an authoritative source of information to help patients and healthcare providers make informed decisions about cancer care.
NOCC is the leading ovarian cancer public information and education organization in the United States. NOCC initiated the first toll-free ovarian cancer information line (1-888-OVARIAN), maintains the most comprehensive Web site for ovarian cancer support in the world (www.ovarian.org), and has built a network of many state divisions across the U.S.
OncoLink was founded in 1994 by Penn cancer specialists with a mission to help cancer patients, families, healthcare professionals, and the general public get accurate cancer-related information at no charge.
The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance is a patient-led, umbrella organization uniting ovarian cancer activists, women's health advocates and healthcare professionals in the effort to increase public and professional understanding of ovarian cancer and to advocate for more effective diagnostics, treatments, and a cure.
Ovarian Cancer Network is focused on providing ovarian cancer warriors the opportunity to arm themselves and their loved ones with resources, information, and hope.
The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) is a 501(c) 3 not-for-profit organization devoted to the formulation of early diagnostic treatment programs and research towards the ultimate conquest of ovarian cancer.
To educate women to recognize the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer and acquire the knowledge to seek evaluation and treatment by qualified professionals.
The Sandy Rollman Ovarian Cancer Foundation, Inc. promotes awareness of ovarian cancer, advocates for early diagnostic screening and more effective treatments, and raises funds to advance research towards a cure.
The Wellness Community is an international non-profit dedicated to providing free support, education, and hope for people with cancer and their caregivers.
TLC is an American Cancer society catalog/Web site offering reasonably–priced products, such as wigs and hats, as well as editorial support for women with cancer.
Doxil (doxorubicin HCl), is a prescription medicine that is administered intravenously by your healthcare professional. DOXIL is used to treat patients with ovarian cancer that has progressed or recurred after platinum-based chemotherapy.
Please read Important Safety Information below, and talk to your healthcare professional to learn more about DOXIL.
Important Safety Information
Serious and possibly permanent heart-related side effects that may lead to congestive heart failure can occur in patients treated with DOXIL.
Inform your doctor of any history of heart disease, radiation to your chest, or prior chemotherapy.
Your doctor may monitor your heart function.
Infusion reactions may occur during administration.
Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any symptoms during infusion, including: flushing, shortness of breath, facial swelling, headaches, chills, back pain, tightness in your chest or throat, dizziness, or lightheadedness.
For most patients, these reactions have resolved within several hours to a day once the infusion is stopped, or for some patients with slowing of the infusion rate.
However, in some cases, these reactions may be serious and sometimes life threatening, though they are rarely fatal.
DOXIL may severely reduce the number of blood cells (red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets) in your body.
Your doctor may adjust or delay your dose of DOXIL if this occurs.
Your doctor may adjust your dose of DOXIL if you have liver problems.
You should not take DOXIL if you are nursing.
If you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant, inform your doctor.
You should not take DOXIL if you are allergic to doxorubicin HCI or the components of DOXIL.
The most common side effects of DOXIL are:
Hand-Foot Syndome (HFS): Tingling or burning, redness, flaking, bothersome swelling, small blisters, or small sores on palms of hands or soles of feet
Stomatitis: Painful redness, swelling, or sores in the mouth
Fever: A fever of 100.5oF or higher
Neutropenia: Low white blood cell count
Nausea, vomiting, tiredness, weakness, rash, shortness of breath, or mild hair loss
Loss of appetite
Diarrhea
Be sure to tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of these or other symptoms.
DOXIL may make the side effects of other anticancer therapies worse when used in combination.
Following administration, DOXIL may turn urine and other bodily fluids a reddish-orange color.
This is due to the color of DOXIL and will go away as the drug leaves the body.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).
Please click here for full Product Information in PDF format,for more details.
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