Prioritizing RestRest is freedom from activity or labor. It is a state of motionlessness or inactivity. This includes not moving your body and resting your mind. Many times, our minds and... By Vicki Campana3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Advanced Ovarian Cancer: You Are Responsible for Your ResilienceNo matter how difficult to accept, we all know life has limits. That is, there is a beginning and an end. Even the noblest will someday die. Death is not... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Navigating Transportation Barriers to Cancer CareDifferent treatments and appointments are part of fighting cancer. But keeping up with these commitments can be quite hard. Studies show that one of the biggest hurdles can be getting... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
"In the Bleak Midwinter"Winter holidays are filled with miracles of birth and light. Although we sometimes overdo it, is it possible we all need a prescribed time to bring joy into our lives?... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It's Me - It's Not You: Coping Styles and New MotivationAs a therapist, I'm bewildered when I hear the message, "It's me. It's not you." People use this statement to indicate ownership of an interpersonal problem. However, does taking responsibility... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Practicing the Virtues: The Power of PatienceI realize now, more than ever, that we are the sum of all our experiences. As a result, we create meaning in every highly-stressful event and those that bring great... By Ellen Reed4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips for Starting (and Sticking to) an Exercise RoutineImproving your physical fitness has a host of benefits, regardless of whether you have cancer. Walking, swimming, biking, dancing, jogging, or skiing can help you manage many of the physical... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Teal Tips for Life Post-DiagnosisWelcome to the Teal Club! The moment you received your ovarian cancer diagnosis, you became a member! You now join the many people successfully surviving this every day! When you... By Leya Elijah-Lyle2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Waiting for Signs of ImprovementFour years ago, I learned that my life was about to change. Like many others, I discovered I had advanced ovarian cancer with a life expectancy of about 4 years... By Ellen Reed2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Interview With Nolan: Yes, Trans People Can Get Ovarian CancerOvarian cancer can affect anyone who has female reproductive organs. We often assume that all people with ovarian cancer are women, but this is not always the case. We interviewed... By AdvancedOvarianCancer.net Team7 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Portrait of a Women With Advanced Ovarian CancerThis morning, I remembered an experience from long ago. My children were just 2 and 3. Although so very young, they attended Montessori preschool. Like many mothers, I dropped them... By Ellen Reed4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
On a Clear Day You Can See ForeverMy code throughout life includes accepting responsibility for my words and actions. I see this way of being as an essential virtue at home and work. As a therapist, I... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ovarian Cancer: Rocking Our WorldAt this time in my life, I hear more about friends and family facing cancer. Yet, for many years I have known that this disease could easily be part of... By Ellen Reed4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Taking Care of Your ScarWhile ovarian cancer treatment can look different for every survivor, many patients undergo some sort of surgery. In my case, I had emergency surgery to remove my right ovary and... By Catherine Saoud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Being a Dog Mom Helps Me Cope With InfertilityThere's no question that an advanced ovarian cancer diagnosis and infertility go hand-in-hand. But being only 29 years old at the time of my diagnosis, losing my fertility quickly became... By Alisa Manzelli4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Building a Bag for ChemotherapyAs you prepare for your first chemo treatment and future treatments, I'd like to recommend you take a few things with you, but let's start with a good friend. A... By Vicki Campana3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Favorite ThingsI'm not quite sure when it all started. Despite being dedicated to planning for our future, everything suddenly stopped in the fall of 2018. I mark this date as it... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Your Healing Path, Not MineI recently met with a fellow survivor who wanted to chat and pick my brain. She has chosen not to share much about it publicly and respectfully chooses to deal... By Vicki Campana3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
If I Forgot to Say Thank YouLearning you have cancer and coping with the news can bring on many complicated responses. Most of us begin by trying to cope through denial. Self-talk may sound like, "We... By Ellen Reed4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Advanced Stage: Fight to Live or Fight to Choose?I've been a Zoom support group facilitator for the past few months to ovarian cancer survivors. These brave women show up for 1 hour every month and bring their fragile... By Julie Salazar3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments