Every year, 22,000 women in the United States receive the frightening diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Of those, 3% to 5% will have a rare form called mucinous adenocarcinoma of the ovary, most often referred to as mucinous ovarian cancer. Because it is so unique, comparatively few resources have been devoted to developing effective treatments or finding a cure.

The all-volunteer team at the Mucinous Ovarian Cancer Coalition (MOCC) is committed to changing that. Since our launch in September 2020, we’ve raised funds for research and created an online information hub, with the goal of improving the survival rate and quality of life for women with this disease. At MOCC, we aim to replace fear and uncertainty with information and hope—just as our late cofounder, Rhonda, envisioned.

When the Diagnosis Is Mucinous Ovarian Cancer

Being diagnosed with ovarian cancer is difficult enough, but the challenges can be even greater for a rare type like mucinous. Before we launched MOCC, there was no single place to go to learn more. Women were forced to spend long hours searching for information and resources. We’ve changed that.

Our website is rich with resources specific to this disease:

• Recently diagnosed with mucinous ovarian cancer? Our complimentary guide, When the Diagnosis Is Mucinous Ovarian Cancer, authored by one of the foremost experts on this disease, will help you figure out what to do next.

• Need an easy-to-read guide that explains mucinous ovarian cancer? One of These Is Not Like the Others: A Guide to Understanding the Uniqueness of Mucinous Ovarian Cancer is free to download.

• Looking for a physician or a second opinion? You’ll find some terrific options on our site for gynecologic oncologists whotreat mucinous ovarian cancer.

• Trying to learn everything you can about this disease? Ouronline Resource Center has links to podcasts, videos, and articles for you to review.

To continue this work, we need your support.

Making Her Fight, Our Fight

Whether you are a survivor, a family member, or a health care professional, we invite you to join us in this fight. Your support will help us increase awareness of mucinous ovarian cancer and raise the funds needed to defeat this disease. It might be as simple as encouraging your kids to set up a lemonade stand in your front yard or organizing a run/walk at your local park. You could host a gift-card donation event or buy your books through our online store, the MOCC Shop for Hope. Or consider setting up a onetime or recurring tax-deductible gift of any amount through our donation platform. Every dollar raised helps us move closer to targeted treatment options and a cure. Will you make HER fight, YOUR fight?