Community Views: Initial Ovarian Cancer SymptomsPaying attention to your body and knowing what is normal can provide clues when something is wrong. However, ovarian cancer symptoms often...reactionscomments
Forever ChangedThe one thing that is certain when you are first diagnosed with ovarian cancer is that you will be changed. Every type...reactionscomments
Why Losing Hair Means So MuchThis article was originally published on BladderCancer.net and written by Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH. Many types of cancer are linked to...reactionscomments
Taste Changes During TreatmentWhile undergoing my 6 rounds of taxol and carbo in 2020, I sincerely missed my morning cup of coffee. It tasted like sour...reactionscomments
Navigating Steps After Your DiagnosisYou’re probably reading this because you’ve heard the words “you have cancer”...with ovarian included. Chances are, I felt something similar to what you...reactionscomments
In the Still of the Night: Time Well SpentAs I learn more about my experience with advanced ovarian cancer, I realize that many of us wake up unexpectedly at night...reactionscomments
You've Completed Treatment, Now What?For me, this was the scariest part of the whole thing. It felt like I was being pushed off of a cliff...reactionscomments
Balancing a Healthy Diet During Ovarian Cancer TreatmentProper nutrition to support your body during ovarian cancer treatment is essential to help maintain strength and well-being. That is because your...reactionscomments
Signs It Is Time to Consider Assisted LivingIf you are the caregiver of a loved one with advanced ovarian cancer or you yourself are living with advanced ovarian cancer...reactionscomments
Overcoming Menopause in My 30sMenopause was the furthest thing from my mind before cancer. I have minimal experience with women going through the "change." Everything that...reactionscomments
What's Love Got to Do With It?I imagine some of you have read my previous articles where I share my advanced ovarian cancer journey. I am always grateful...reactionscomments
Telling Loved Ones About Your Cancer DiagnosisAfter getting news of a serious illness like cancer, you will likely turn to family and friends for support. Here are some...reactionscomments
When the Cheerleader Loses Her CheerImagine watching a sporting event and experiencing the powerful energy in cheering for your team. Cheering during a game engages the crowd...reactionscomments
Community Views: The Benefits of Palliative and Hospice CareEach year, World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is observed in October. This year, October 11 will mark the day to celebrate...reactionscomments
Processing a New DiagnosisAfter receiving my diagnosis of ovarian cancer, it was so easy for me to get caught up in the how and why...reactions1comment
I Had A Second OpinionThe day that I received my diagnosis of ovarian cancer, I was referred to a local oncologist. When I met with the...reactionscomments
"Just Us:" Moving Forward After InfertilityJust 2 weeks prior, I was watching picturesque sunsets, imagining my ideal future with my potential husband – and even children, too...reactionscomments
What Is a Pain Management Specialist? Should I See One?About 50 million people in the United States live with chronic pain, meaning their pain is long-term. Chronic pain can come and...reactionscomments
Losing Friends in the Ovarian Cancer CommunityWhen I first searched the internet for other young women living with an ovarian cancer diagnosis, I had no idea that I...reactionscomments
The Power of StorytellingThrough publicly sharing my ovarian cancer journey on multiple platforms over the past 3 years or so, I’ve admittedly received (and wholeheartedly...reactionscomments
