Surviving and ThrivingI am oh so happy to report...I overcame the hardship of GI symptoms and lethargy by stepping away from a plan that included two additional chemotherapy sessions. After a serious... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's Your Future, Not TheirsSometimes in life, we have to choose between what we need and what makes others happy. Having a cancer diagnosis truly makes you realize life is too short. I can... By Vicki Campana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ovarian Cancer Genetic Testing ExperiencesWhen you are facing an ovarian cancer diagnosis, your health team will ask you many questions. Some of those questions will relate to your family history and genetics. We recently... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Despite CrisisI usually have so much to say to bring a sense of hope to others, but I suddenly feel angry and distraught about even the little things. There are no... By Ellen Reed4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Finding Support Resources for Ovarian CancerFinding resources for support following a cancer diagnosis is vital. While you choose a treatment plan to care for your body, cancer support resources help care for your mental and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
This is Our TimeAs the fall of leaves stirs the air and winter settles in, so many of us look forward to this magical time of year. It is a time of new... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
From Darkness to LightMy second diagnosis of ovarian cancer was so much more difficult than my first time. I was diagnosed at a much more advanced stage. By the time I found out... By Leya Elijah3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!As we begin December, it is almost impossible to ignore the coming of the Christmas and New Year holidays. Personally, I find the holidays full of meaning in my here... By Ellen Reed4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take Care of Your Mental HealthI know for many that as autumn ends, we are usually exhausted. With Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the fall, it adds a reminder that we’ve had to deal with... By Vicki Campana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
...For Whom the Bell TollsKnown for his writings that included Elizabethan and Jacobean drama, John Donne wrote his famous Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions during the latter part of his life. Facing his own serious... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
ChangeAs we proceed through the passages of life, there are certainly opportunities for change along the way. However, many of us do all we can to keep things constant, especially... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insurance and Money StressHoly crap. If cancer wasn’t enough to deal with...let’s talk about the stress of money. How the hell are you going to pay for your care? Here are some tips... By Julie Salazar2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Critical Thinking: Remaining a Partner in Your CareIn May 2022, I responded to news of the further advance of my ovarian cancer. My trusty PET scan indicated enlarged lymph nodes, the spread to my right lung, and... By Ellen Reed5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Journaling for People With Ovarian CancerMany emotions arise when you are facing a cancer diagnosis. Finding ways to process those feelings is important. One technique that many find helpful is journaling. Journaling allows you to... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Celebrate Me HomeOn a recent Sunday Morning CBS television interview, my tears flowed before my awareness and emotions could connect. I have learned to let my body teach me. This time my... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
And Before You Know The Treatment That Became Your Security Blanket Is Now OverAnd before you know the treatment that became your security blanket is now over... If there is one known fact about ovarian cancer (yes, there are plenty of other known... By Kara Nissen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!I often remind my readers that I re-engaged in a chemo regime that will end at some unknown time. While the goal is 4-6 months of treatment, my organs seem... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
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 to handle all that came with this. But... By Leya Elijah3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Community Views: What Others Don’t Understand About Ovarian CancerOvarian cancer comes with many misconceptions. Friends and family often lack awareness of this type of cancer. It can feel frustrating to need to educate about the disease while living... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments