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
Committing to Life While Acknowledging LossSpending a lifetime in healthcare, my experience with suffering may be skewed. To be present and of value to others, we build up some resistance to pain and suffering. I... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A Second Set of Eyes and Ears Never Hurts!It wasn't until I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer that I started to realize the benefit of a second opinion. From both personal and professional experiences, I believe patients don't... By Kara Nissen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Medical PTSD In People With CancerFor many people, cancer is the worst fear of all. Often, just the word cancer leads people to imagine hair loss, chemotherapy, nausea, and other physical symptoms. However, the physical... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 emotional turmoil. Going through chemotherapy and the changes... By Leya Elijah2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical gaslighting can happen to anyone, but it most... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Think You Are So Very BraveMany of us are managing through an illness that may someday take our lives. However, I believe we all have a timestamp indicating a beginning and an end. Unfortunately, mine... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hot Tips for Handling Hot FlashesFor those dealing with the various symptoms of menopause - whether surgery-related, chemotherapy-induced, or brought on by certain types of prescription medications - hot flashes and night sweats are likely... By Alisa Manzelli4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Financial Hardship Of Treating and Living With CancerWhen it comes to being diagnosed with cancer and going through cancer treatment I believe the financial cost of living with cancer is one of the most underestimated layers of... By Kara Nissen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Support Groups and Their ImportanceI recently became an online support group facilitator for the NOCC (National Ovarian Cancer Coalition). When I was going through my cancer journey in 2020 and 2021 I reached out... By Julie Salazar2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Seek the Gift of ClarityFor over fifty years, I trusted science. I worked diligently to become an advanced practice nurse and maintained certification through ongoing education and participation in supervised healthcare experiences that continue... By Ellen Reed4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 adjusting to our diagnosis. Family, friends, and even... By Vicki Campana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Honoring Your Story Throughout SeptemberThis is my 6th September since being diagnosed in 2017, my 6th Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Here's what I want you to know if you're ending the month, wondering if you... By Randalynn Vasel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Being RealMy confession to our readers. For days I have been struggling with myself. Repeatedly I asked myself, "What should I write today?" Topics have lingered in my mind and then... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Being There: Ovarian Cancer Awareness MonthI am in my fifth decade in Nursing Practice, with thirty-nine years of being both licensed and board certified as an Advanced Practice Nurse. I didn't get here effortlessly, as... By Ellen Reed2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
NOCC Financial Assistance ProgramsIf you haven’t heard yet, September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. I’ve proudly been a part of the NOCC (National Ovarian Cancer Coalition) for the past 18 months and... By Julie Salazar2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Living With FearBeing a cancer survivor comes with certain levels of fear or anxiety at times. This feeling is normal, but you will need to work to manage it, accept it and... By Vicki Campana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Celebrate YourselfIt seems at times that we have all gotten so caught up in there has to be a SPECIAL reason to celebrate. Honestly, I think you can celebrate anything you... By Vicki Campana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Caring for the CaregiversGoing through cancer treatment is rough. It can be a very lonely, depressing experience, not just for the patient but also for the caregiver. It doesn't matter if your primary... By Deborah Norris3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Taste Changes During TreatmentWhile undergoing my 6 rounds of taxol and carbo in 2020, I sincerely missed my morning cup of coffee. It tasted like sour water. Dairy tasted like paper. Bye-bye cheese and ice cream. Beef... By Julie Salazar2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments