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...reactionscomments
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...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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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
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...reactionscomments
Being RealMy confession to our readers. For days I have been struggling with myself. Repeatedly I asked myself, "What should I write today?"...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Living With FearBeing a cancer survivor comes with certain levels of fear or anxiety at times. This feeling is normal, but you will need...reactionscomments
Celebrate YourselfIt seems at times that we have all gotten so caught up in there has to be a SPECIAL reason to celebrate...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Wig or No WigWhether to wear a wig or not to wear a wig...that’s such a personal question. If at some point, you learned that...reactionscomments
Strengthening ResilienceWhile in a state of confusion and turmoil after restarting chemotherapy, it still gives me great peace to remind myself to stay...reactionscomments
