On a Clear Day You Can See ForeverMy code throughout life includes accepting responsibility for my words and actions. I see this way of being as an essential virtue at home and work. As a therapist, I... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ovarian Cancer and HysterectomyUnfortunately, since most of the time ovarian cancer isn't caught and diagnosed in most women until it's already stage 3 or even more advanced, we are already facing surgery! Tumors... By Leya Elijah1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ovarian Cancer: Rocking Our WorldAt this time in my life, I hear more about friends and family facing cancer. Yet, for many years I have known that this disease could easily be part of... By Ellen Reed4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Taking Care of Your ScarWhile ovarian cancer treatment can look different for every survivor, many patients undergo some sort of surgery. In my case, I had emergency surgery to remove my right ovary and... By Catherine Saoud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Being a Dog Mom Helps Me Cope With InfertilityThere's no question that an advanced ovarian cancer diagnosis and infertility go hand-in-hand. But being only 29 years old at the time of my diagnosis, losing my fertility quickly became... By Alisa Manzelli4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Building a Bag for ChemotherapyAs you prepare for your first chemo treatment and future treatments, I'd recommend you take a few things with you — a good friend, for starters. They can help be... By Vicki Campana3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Favorite ThingsI'm not quite sure when it all started. Despite being dedicated to planning for our future, everything suddenly stopped in the fall of 2018. I mark this date as it... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Your Healing Path, Not MineI recently met with a fellow survivor who wanted to chat and pick my brain. She has chosen not to share much about it publicly and respectfully chooses to deal... By Vicki Campana3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Cancer Treatment: Immunotherapy Versus ChemotherapyMore people may know of chemotherapy or chemo as a cancer treatment. But immunotherapy is gaining traction, and for good reason. Immunotherapy is a promising advancement in the treatment of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
If I Forgot to Say Thank YouLearning you have cancer and coping with the news can bring on many complicated responses. Most of us begin by trying to cope through denial. Self-talk may sound like, "We... By Ellen Reed4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advanced Stage: Fight to Live or Fight to Choose?I've been a Zoom support group facilitator for the past few months to ovarian cancer survivors. These brave women show up for 1 hour every month and bring their fragile... By Julie Salazar3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Starting ChemoI'll never forget the first time I walked into chemo. There's a whole ritual that I had to go through each time I came in, which started withdrawing my blood... By Vicki Campana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Credible Health InformationThere is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites and beyond, advice about your health is available... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
If Ever I Would Leave YouI have been in love with life for the last 74 years. Yet, like many, I experienced great joy and unimaginable loss. Out of this and my advanced nursing background... By Ellen Reed2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
In America: What's That?The In America survey is now closed. Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the United States, and anyone with ovaries can develop ovarian cancer. Regardless, it... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Am Woman, Hear Me RoarBuried away in the world of chemotherapy, I lost my faith that I would emerge again with strength and wholeness. I isolated myself trying to reduce the potential for infection... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thank Those Who Show Up for YouWhether you are in the thick of treatment or a few years out, we still not only need to keep taking care of ourselves, but we also need to take... By Vicki Campana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Will I Ever Be the Same Again?Many people dislike change. As a result, they plan their lives intending to maintain the status quo. They may even look for ways to keep things the same when change... By Ellen Reed4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Long-Term Ovarian Cancer SurvivorshipIf you have ovarian cancer, you may have had surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation. Now, you may be wondering what the next steps in your cancer journey are. Long-term ovarian cancer... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Surviving and ThrivingI am oh so happy to report...I overcame the hardship of GI symptoms and lethargy by stepping away from a plan that included two additional chemotherapy sessions. After a serious... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments