Cancer and Circadian Rhythms: The BasicsThis article was originally published on BladderCancer.net by TK Sellman. Much has been made of the circadian system and its characteristic rhythms since the Nobel Prize was awarded to 3... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
An Insight of Processing When Newly DiagnosedAfter receiving my diagnosis of ovarian cancer, it was so easy for me to get caught up in the how and why. I had to take a step back and... By ShaRhonda Wise2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
When Cancer Knocks Twice!Looking back over my life, I never dreamed my life would take the turn it would take. I believe we all have a view or idea of our lives from... By Leya Elijah3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 go back across. Around lunchtime, I’d hear the words... By Randalynn Vasel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Advocate for Yourself at the DoctorGoing to the doctor can be intimidating for people, especially when you are not feeling well to begin with. Many women also report not being taken seriously or their reported... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Wasn't Sure I Would See The DayIn the spring of 2015, I remember clearly sitting with my gynecological oncologist in her office and her sharing that my ovarian cancer had come back. I had been disease-free for... By Ruth Ann Ornstein2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Survivor’s Guilt and Ovarian CancerThere is a lot of information about surviving ovarian cancer and living with ovarian cancer. Especially if your ovarian cancer is found early, such as in stage I, there is... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How Exercise Helped During ChemotherapyI've been an athlete my whole life. When I found out that my oncologist encouraged light exercise while I was going through all 6 chemotherapy treatments I was ALL IN... By Julie Salazar3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Making Medical Decisions That Work for YouShared decision-making is a collaborative process that allows patients and their healthcare teams to make decisions together. This process takes into consideration the most up-to-date clinical information and research in... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Navigating Palliative CareEditor's Note: This article was originally published on LungCancer.net by Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH. In my job as an oncology social worker, I have the privilege of being part... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
From Family Dreams to Diagnosis (Part 2)Read the beginning of Vicki's story in From Family Dreams to Diagnosis (Part 1). Dan and I worked to digest the news that we would not have our own biological... By Vicki Campana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like ovarian cancer can... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
From Family Dreams to Diagnosis (Part 1)I never thought at 37 I would be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This wasn’t a disease I even had on my radar. I was too young they said. This isn’t... By Vicki Campana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Find Your Advocate: Oncology Social WorkersEditor's Note: This article was originally published on our sister community, LungCancer.net by Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH. Navigating a new cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging. You may... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ovarian Cancer, Confessions, and My Sister JoanneEditor's Note: This article was written by Gogs Gagnon in memory of his sister, Joanne. Gogs is living with prostate cancer and is a writer on our sister community, ProstateCancer.net... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Genetic Testing: Pros and ConsScience has come a long way in predicting health outcomes. Actually, it’s quite fascinating what lab tests can tell physicians about a current or possible future condition with their patients... By Julie Salazar3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
National Cancer Survivors Day: Motivation During Our Darkest Days with CancerOn National Cancer Survivors Day, observed each year on the first Sunday in June, we honor and celebrate all of those who have been impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Every... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Managing Cancer FatigueFatigue is one of the most common symptoms affecting people with ovarian cancer and often one of the most debilitating. It can be both a symptom of ovarian cancer and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocacy, My WhyFrom a young age, my energy was enormous. My mother threw me into athletics just to tame me. At the same time, both my parents were huge health fanatics. My... By Julie Salazar3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
For Me, Grief Looks Like ...Grief is complex and can look different for everyone. There may be terms thrown around that are unfamiliar. Read the definitions below for some of the many types of grief... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments