Bundle of BlessingsToday my heart grew to its largest capacity as I became a grandmother. My beautiful grandson, Nathaniel, was born to my youngest child. My eyes filled with tears as I... By Leya Elijah2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Robotic Surgery MiracleI have had several surgeries in my life, but none have ever involved extracting actual organs. From the CT scan, it appeared as though I was going to be able... By Julie Salazar3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Combating Cancer-Related FatigueThis article was originally published on BladderCancer.net and written by Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH. Sometimes when our lives are so busy and full, we may wonder, why do we... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You Can Do Hard Things You can do hard things – you are capable of so much more than you ever thought possible. This is the advice I’d give to myself on the day I... By Randalynn Vasel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
3 Critical Steps for Boundary and Self-Care During Active TreatmentWomen can be terrible at taking care of their own personal needs. We're wired to take care of everyone else first. Cancer snaps you out of that caregiver role, and the... By Julie Salazar4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Take the Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Survey"The Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" Receiving a cancer diagnosis can change life as you know it. While some treatments and side... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 what can I do for you, how can... By Ruth Ann Ornstein2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
September 25: NOCC Together in Teal EventSeptember is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and is the biggest fundraising event for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC). Saturday, September 25, there will be a national event called "Together... By Julie Salazar3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
30 Days of TealIf you’re like me, you know exactly when Breast Cancer Awareness Month is. But if you’re also like me, after you were diagnosed with ovarian cancer you took to Google to... By Randalynn Vasel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What NOT to Say to an Ovarian Cancer SurvivorI never anticipated being a cancer survivor. But once I was dealt these cards, I decided that I wanted to be a voice for other women who may be in... By Catherine Saoud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2021 Giveaway- CLOSEDThis giveaway is now closed. Thanks for participating! A winner has been chosen and contacted. If not claimed by Friday, Oct. 15, we will draw a new winner. This year... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ovarian Cancer Awareness: Where Do I Start?Maybe you’re a survivor or you are a family member or friend of a survivor and you want to become more involved with ovarian cancer awareness, but you’re just not... By Randalynn Vasel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with ovarian cancer. New here? We invite you to explore... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
To Wig or Not To Wig, That Is The QuestionThe protocol for my treatment was surgery then chemo. As I was recovering from surgery, I went with our Nurse Advocate. That day was a little blurry as I was still... By Ruth Ann Ornstein3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Why Hydration is Vital During Chemo DaysMy hope is that after reading this article I can convince you to drink more water while you're undergoing chemotherapy. If there is 1 thing that can make your chemo... By Julie Salazar3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Talk to Children About Your Ovarian CancerDiscussing cancer with children can be a daunting task. It may be tempting to shield children from the overwhelming, even scary, situation. But the truth is that children often pick... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Genetic Testing: A Simple, Yet Complex ThingThe biggest question I receive, since I had both endometrial and ovarian cancer at the same time, is whether I have a BRCA gene mutation or Lynch Syndrome. The answer is... By Randalynn Vasel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Introducing NOCC (National Ovarian Cancer Coalition)Being diagnosed with ovarian cancer during a pandemic was tricky with regard to finding online support. Many online groups filled up fast as all in-person meetings were canceled. I also... By Julie Salazar2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
When I Say "I'm Okay" But I Am NotWhen I was first diagnosed, one thing is for sure, I was not prepared for how often I would be asked how I was doing or feeling. Some people ask... By Leya Elijah3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chest Port DeetsThe little piece of material that lies just underneath the skin in your chest was very helpful to me during my chemo treatments. I didn’t even hesitate when my oncologist... By Julie Salazar2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments