Advocate Spotlight: KaraAdvancedOvarianCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with ovarian cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Kara who...reactionscomments
Talking to Friends and Loved Ones about Ovarian CancerFor some people, talking about cancer comes easily. For many, many others, it is complicated. If you have been putting off telling...reactions1comment
Conversations with a Chaplain: A Chaplain’s Spiritual GuidanceRev. Isaac Dusenbury is a chaplain at Duke University Hospital. He completed his chaplain residency at Duke University Hospital’s Surgical and Intensive...reactionscomments
How to Help a Loved One in Denial About Their IllnessGetting the news that you have been diagnosed with a chronic illness can be scary. Finding out that your illness may be...reactionscomments
Conversations with a Chaplain: A Chaplain’s Day-to-DayRev. Isaac Dusenbury is a chaplain at Duke University Hospital. He completed his chaplain residency at Duke University Hospital’s Surgical and Intensive...reactionscomments
Cancer and Loss (Part 2)I think there are two forms of grief that come with a cancer diagnosis - the loss of who you once were...reactionscomments
Conversations with a Chaplain: A Chaplain’s Role in Supportive CareRev. Isaac Dusenbury is a chaplain at Duke University Hospital. He completed his chaplain residency at Duke University Hospital’s Surgical and Intensive...reactionscomments
The “New Normal”: When the Battle Armor Comes OffThis article was originally published on LungCancer.net by Rebecca Palpant-Shimkets. My “new normal,” a phrase often used in cancer circles to describe...reactionscomments
How Do I Know If My Sadness Is Depression?This article was originally published on LungCancer.net by Lora Rhodes, MSW, LSW. As a social worker in a cancer center, I often...reactions1comment
No Evidence of Disease (NED)...Now What?This article was originally published on LungCancer.net. NED or “no evidence of disease” is the goal when someone is going through treatment...reactionscomments
Tips for Tackling ScanxietyOne thing you can surely expect when being treated or monitored for cancer is scans. While there is no true screener that...reactionscomments
Telling Loved Ones About Your Ovarian Cancer DiagnosisThis article was originally published on LungCancer.net. Dealing with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer on your own can be quite hard. There...reactionscomments
Early Stage Ovarian Cancer MythsWe never think something can happen to us until it does. However, we have all experienced this phenomenon before whether it’s failing...reactionscomments
4 Simple Steps to Making the Most of Your AppointmentsThis article was originally published on LungCancer.net by Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH. Hearing that you have cancer for the first time...reactionscomments
The Dangerous Bias of Assuming You Have a Male Sexual PartnerI've never been a woman who likes to toot her horn when it comes to talking about my sexuality, but since I've...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
Living with FatigueYou're tired. No, you're exhausted...I get it! You wonder when is this ever going to get better or improve, how long does...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
Insomnia TipsBefore chemotherapy, I bragged about how I could sleep through the night. Never in my life have I ever suffered from insomnia...reactionscomments
My Diagnosis Story: Randalynn VaselJanuary 19, 2017...it was the day a hard line was drawn in my life. The one that I’d never quite be able to...reactionscomments
