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
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...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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Advocacy, My WhyFrom a young age, my energy was enormous. My mother threw me into athletics just to tame me. At the same time...reactions4comments
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...reactions1comment
An Account Of Ovarian Cancer From A Young SurvivorMy story begins when I was only 22 in early March 2020 on a Monday. I was walking with friends to the...reactions3comments
