Helplessness: Another Lesson on My Cancer PathToday while watching a PBS documentary, I was reminded that rivers are a wonderful metaphor for life. Each turn of a river...reactionscomments
Finding Financial Assistance for TreatmentMany illnesses come with steep price tags. Once you have a diagnosis, navigating treatment expenses can be challenging. Insurance plans cover some...reactionscomments
Microblading Eyebrows Before Losing Hair to ChemotherapyOne of the best pieces of advice I received prior to starting chemotherapy was to have my eyebrows microbladed. It didn’t cross...reactions1comment
What is Going on with My Taste Buds?You're done with chemo for the day. You're home, and the steroids are making you hungry. You go to the refrigerator to...reactionscomments
"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...reactionscomments
Why I Am an Ovarian Cancer AdvocateDuring the course of being a cancer patient, I’ve been told, “your disease does not define you,” more times than I can...reactions1comment
Impacts of Cancer on OthersOne thing that can be hard to remember as a cancer patient is that we are not the only one's processing and...reactionscomments
Love Found Me on My JourneyIn 2017 I had been fighting ovarian cancer for 2 years. During that time, I endured a lot, and I was prepared...reactions3comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
"I Just Want It All With You"Many readers share the day-in and day-out awareness of life with advanced ovarian cancer. No matter how we feel or how capable...reactions1comment
Touch Me, Hold Me, Never Let Me GoPlease take a walk with me. This story may also resound in your memories, especially if you are young or young at heart...reactionscomments
Prioritizing RestRest is freedom from activity or labor. It is a state of motionlessness or inactivity. This includes not moving your body and...reactionscomments
Women's Mental HealthEvery year, doctors treat millions of people for mental health conditions. They are learning more about how people who identify as women...reactionscomments
Navigating the HolidaysThe holidays are an interesting time of year without a cancer diagnosis - I think people either love them or hate them...reactionscomments
To Port, or Not to Port?Suppose you have cancer and you are about to start IV chemotherapy. In that case, your oncologist may have given you the...reactionscomments
GratefulnessSometimes when alone and feeling scared and rather sorry for myself, I ask how I got here. Foremost, I acknowledge my blessings...reactions8comments
The Truth About Donor (and Fundraising) FatigueAs a 4-year ovarian cancer survivor, I’ve helped raise thousands of dollars in support of various cancer-related campaigns and organizations. Whether for...reactions2comments
Misconceptions About Ovarian CancerThere are many myths or misconceptions about ovarian cancer. Here are a few to be aware of as someone navigates a possible...reactionscomments
Facing Baldness and Finding My SuperpowerWhen I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, I immediately had my world turned upside down. I was facing fear and living in...reactionscomments
