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 treatment would cause you to lose your hair... By Vicki Campana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Strengthening ResilienceWhile in a state of confusion and turmoil after restarting chemotherapy, it still gives me great peace to remind myself to stay in the present. This statement is my daily... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Power of the Teal TribeWhen you first hear the words - "You have ovarian cancer," you feel alone. Isolated on a desert island. Confused. Scared. Maybe even asking what comes next. After hearing those... By Deborah Norris3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Stronger Together: Ovarian Cancer Awareness MonthSeptember is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. This month we are celebrating ovarian cancer awareness by highlighting the importance of community. Ovarian cancer is a life-changing diagnosis. It can be overwhelming... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway!The Blood Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! This year, we are honoring Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month with a special giveaway. The giveaway starts... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Mind-Body Experience: Owning Your FeelingsA special thanks to a community member NNR who suggested we write about this topic. Years ago, when in Gestalt Therapy training, our class attended supervised weekend retreats in a... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Magical Thinking: How Could This Be Happening to Me?At birth, humans start a life-long journey of learning. Imagine observing an infant and their amazement as they watch their tiny hand move- turning left and right in the air... By Ellen Reed5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You Aren't Crazy, You Just Need To Be HeardWhat do you do when you are trying to explain your troublesome and nagging symptoms to your physician, and they don't believe you? That seems like a crazy question, doesn't... By Leya Elijah3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Stand By Me: A Tribute to CaregiversThis month I started yet another round of chemotherapy. I immediately felt sad and hopeless that the cancer had advanced again. It is easy to fall inside myself, to be... By Ellen Reed4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Life Rocked My World AgainI am an ovarian cancer survivor of almost 7 years. I have 2 fur babies with my husband Dan. I have countless nieces, nephews, cousins, friends' kiddos that call me... By Vicki Campana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Chemotherapy: Preparing Mind, Body and SpiritChemotherapy is a longstanding treatment for people diagnosed with cancer, especially ovarian cancer. It includes a class of drugs known as "cytotoxins," which literally "kill" off cells. The aim is... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Respect Your Choices (And Others)I was once told it was time to put cancer behind me and move on... I am not sure about you, but I really did not enjoy being told what... By Vicki Campana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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. Visualize a time when your eyes met another... By Ellen Reed4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: Ovarian Cancer Symptom ExperiencesFollowing an ovarian cancer diagnosis, you might think about the symptoms you had leading up to that point. What your body was trying to communicate may suddenly be clear. We... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Focusing on the PositiveSometimes it is difficult to keep a positive attitude, but we do our very best to try! Here are some tips for focusing on the positive each day. Smile as... By Vicki Campana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hello DarknessWithout a doubt, when first diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer Stage III C in 2018, there was no question but to proceed through every recommended treatment. After all, being a fighter... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Let's Not Waste a MomentWe live in a world of procrastinators. I know because I'm guilty of it myself. Procrastination is a behavior founded on delays and putting things off. Some who are the... By Ellen Reed4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sleepless NightsI’m not sure if I have ever been a great sleeper. But I haven’t experienced anything like this since I was in chemotherapy. This is different. During chemo, I couldn’t... By Vicki Campana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
All Insurance Is Not Created Equal: Finding What is Best for You!I used to think that all insurance plans were created equal. One size fits all. Just drop your card on the counter and get what you need. It wasn't until... By Leya Elijah2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"I Just Want to Celebrate Another Day of Livin"Before Cancer, life was dependable and rewarding. Family members were happy with their accomplishments and I loved my job. I held myself to a standard of accountability and responsibility. Teaching... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments