Ovarian and Reproductive Cancer Recovery Program

If you are experiencing treatment for or recovery from a form of gynecological cancer, you may long to improve your physical, social, emotional and spiritual well-being. The Ovarian and Reproductive Cancer Recovery Program at CPMC’s Women’s Health Resource Center assists women undergoing treatment for uterine, ovarian, cervical, vaginal, vulvar and peritoneal cancer. The program offers education and support services that are tailored to your needs.

A team of women’s health and cancer specialists provides information and support throughout your treatment, recovery and survivorship. This includes nurse practitioners, physicians, social workers, nutritionists, psychological counselors, an acupuncturist, massage therapists, hair-loss consultant, yoga/meditation instructors, a cosmetologist and lymphedema educators.

Individualized Care

Your care begins with a free informational consultation with our program director, Barb Silver, NP, who helps you prepare for surgery and treatment by providing education, emotional support, resources, and referrals. Barb is then accessible to answer any questions and concerns that may arise during your treatment, recovery and survivorship.

Program elements include:

• Surgery preparation.
• Chemotherapy and radiation therapy symptom management education.
• Surgical or medical menopause symptom management education.
• Information and support on body image and sexuality.
• Immediate access to hairpieces, turbans, scarves, and hats through our boutique.
• Individual, partner and family emotional support.
• Referrals to cancer support groups.
• Massage therapy, gentle yoga, meditation and acupuncture.
• Social services and patient advocacy.
• Hello Gorgeous! A Hair Loss and Makeup Workshop for women with cancer.
• Nutritional counseling.
• Lymphedema education.

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How to Participate

You may join the Ovarian and Reproductive Cancer Recovery Program at any time during your treatment or recovery from gynecologic cancer. You are not required to be a patient at CPMC.

All consultations with Barb Silver, our nurse practitioner, are free. People enrolled in the program are eligible to receive supportive care services, such as massage, acupuncture, psychotherapy, and other resources. During your initial consultation your individual need for supportive care services will be assessed.

To schedule an appointment or for more information, please email Barb Silver, RNC, MS, FNP, silverb@sutterhealth.org or call (415) 600-0502.