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Ruth Ann Ornstein

Ruth Ann was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer, Stage 2C in August of 2013. She was diagnosed at 47 years old and at that time her children were 14 and 17 years old. Unfortunately, she was exhibiting symptoms but it took a severe stomach ache to land her into the doctor's office. Read more.

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Scanxiety... Here We Go Again

At the moment, I am sitting in the atrium of the hospital waiting for my PET scan appointment. This seems to be...

By Ruth Ann Ornstein

2 min read

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Why Ask For Help? No Need to Burden Anyone!

Upon my initial diagnosis of ovarian cancer, my phone didn't stop ringing. Food, cards, and gifts kept appearing. People were always asking...

By Ruth Ann Ornstein

2 min read

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To Wig or Not To Wig, That Is The Question

The protocol for my treatment was surgery then chemo. As I was recovering from surgery, I went with our Nurse Advocate. That day...

By Ruth Ann Ornstein

3 min read

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Advocate Spotlight: Ruth Ann

AdvancedOvarianCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with ovarian cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Ruth Ann...

By Ruth Ann Ornstein

5 min read

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Wasn't Sure I Would See The Day

In the spring of 2015, I remember clearly sitting with my gynecological oncologist in her office and her sharing that my ovarian cancer...

By Ruth Ann Ornstein

2 min read

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