Microblading Eyebrows Before Losing Hair to ChemotherapyOne of the best pieces of advice I received prior to starting chemotherapy was to have my eyebrows microbladed. It didn’t cross...reactions1comment
How to Help a Loved One in Denial About Their IllnessGetting the news that you have been diagnosed with a chronic illness can be scary. Finding out that your illness may be...reactionscomments
Conversations with a Chaplain: A Chaplain’s Day-to-DayRev. Isaac Dusenbury is a chaplain at Duke University Hospital. He completed his chaplain residency at Duke University Hospital’s Surgical and Intensive...reactionscomments
Unique is for Unicorn: When Cancer is RareUnique forms of cancer are what I categorize as "rare." When I was first diagnosed, the thought of it being rare hadn't...reactionscomments
Cancer and Loss (Part 2)I think there are two forms of grief that come with a cancer diagnosis - the loss of who you once were...reactionscomments
Conversations with a Chaplain: A Chaplain’s Role in Supportive CareRev. Isaac Dusenbury is a chaplain at Duke University Hospital. He completed his chaplain residency at Duke University Hospital’s Surgical and Intensive...reactionscomments
The “New Normal”: When the Battle Armor Comes OffThis article was originally published on LungCancer.net by Rebecca Palpant-Shimkets. My “new normal,” a phrase often used in cancer circles to describe...reactionscomments
Balancing a Healthy Diet During Ovarian Cancer TreatmentProper nutrition to support your body during ovarian cancer treatment is essential to help maintain strength and well-being. That is because your...reactionscomments
How Do I Know If My Sadness Is Depression?This article was originally published on LungCancer.net by Lora Rhodes, MSW, LSW. As a social worker in a cancer center, I often...reactions1comment
No Evidence of Disease (NED)...Now What?This article was originally published on LungCancer.net. NED or “no evidence of disease” is the goal when someone is going through treatment...reactionscomments
Tips for Tackling ScanxietyOne thing you can surely expect when being treated or monitored for cancer is scans. While there is no true screener that...reactionscomments
Telling Loved Ones About Your Ovarian Cancer DiagnosisThis article was originally published on LungCancer.net. Dealing with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer on your own can be quite hard. There...reactionscomments
Early Stage Ovarian Cancer MythsWe never think something can happen to us until it does. However, we have all experienced this phenomenon before whether it’s failing...reactionscomments
4 Simple Steps to Making the Most of Your AppointmentsThis article was originally published on LungCancer.net by Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH. Hearing that you have cancer for the first time...reactionscomments
Cancer and Loss (Part 1)The truth is when you're diagnosed with cancer, you will experience various forms of loss. For those of us with ovarian cancer specifically...reactionscomments
Survivor's Guilt - Angry TogetherDedication: This article is dedicated to my godfather. Thank you, John, for teaching me about love, compassion, and authenticity. I am one...reactionscomments
Navigating Dating Post Ovarian CancerAfter signing my life away on the surgical consent form to remove my tumor ASAP, I went home and contemplated all the...reactionscomments
The Importance of Annual Gynecological Exams"Annual Exams Save Lives" has become one of my most-touted phrases since being diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer in 2019. While many...reactions1comment
The Dangerous Bias of Assuming You Have a Male Sexual PartnerI've never been a woman who likes to toot her horn when it comes to talking about my sexuality, but since I've...reactions3comments
Navigating the HolidaysThe holidays are an interesting time of year without a cancer diagnosis - I think people either love them or hate them...reactionscomments
