Living

What 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...

This 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...

I 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...

Chemotherapy 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...

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...

Please 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...

Following 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...

Sometimes 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...

Without 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...

We 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...

I’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...

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...

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...

Sometimes it can be difficult to ask for what you need or speak up when you feel you deserve something other than what you are receiving. This can be at...

This morning after breakfast I proceeded to wash out my coffee cup. Some can relate that this is not always a simple task. Today, the neuropathy in my hands, caused...

You're done with chemo for the day. You're home, and the steroids are making you hungry. You go to the refrigerator to make a ham sandwich and take a bite...

Something I teach and will advocate until the end of time is this simple saying. Life is full of choices. Each of us hangs our hat on perceptions that confirm...

The shocking news of an ovarian cancer diagnosis can change life in an instant. It can be hard to know if your experiences are shared by others also living with...

Just for a moment allow yourself to imagine a mother hen looking after her baby chicks. Keeping them close, providing warmth and security, she pecks at anything that represents a...

Cancer drugs are essential for people with cancer. These drugs can help some live longer without the cancer spreading. However, these drugs come with a high price tag. This can...