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Social well\u2010being is the aspect of a patient's overall quality of life that encompasses these topics, as it has evolved to represent activities related to roles and relationships at work and at home. The purpose of this study was to explore the social well\u2010being of women with ovarian cancer to better define their needs for the health care community. Data consisted of all correspondence (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>=21,806) sent to \u2018<jats:italic>Conversations!: The newsletter for those fighting ovarian cancer<\/jats:italic>\u2019 by women with ovarian cancer from 1994 to 2000. Using ethnographic, qualitative research methods, statements related to the impact of disease were bracketed and coded within physical, psychological, social, and spiritual domains according to the City of Hope Quality of Life Ovarian Cancer Instrument. Comments reflecting social well\u2010being were categorized in sub\u2010themes and reviewed for content. Statements related to social support were most common (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>=251) reflecting the need for support from family, friends, and other women with ovarian cancer. Distress regarding the genetic association of the disease comprised a major theme (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>=73). Family relationships were also discussed (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>=146) in light of the stress of changing roles and relationships at home. Issues related to employment and returning to work (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>=74) focused on both the difficulties in taking time off work to receive treat\u2010ment and sense of achievement felt upon returning to work and regaining normalcy. The themes identified in this study challenge healthcare professionals to provide increased disease\u2010specific support, as well as concomitant sup\u2010port for husbands\/partners and children of patients. Additional information on genetic testing and counseling for women at\u2010risk due to a family history of ovarian cancer is also needed. 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