Navigating the HolidaysThe holidays are an interesting time of year without a cancer diagnosis - I think people either love them or hate them, there's really no in-between. I fall into the latter... By Randalynn Vasel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
You Gotta Eat and You'll Need HelpBefore cancer, I took care of everyone in the caregiver sense. I ran a solo business and saw 25+ clients per week, I was the housewife who took care of... By Julie Salazar2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Living with FatigueYou're tired. No, you're exhausted...I get it! You wonder when is this ever going to get better or improve, how long does it take, does it ever get better? To be... By Randalynn Vasel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Finding Beauty Through the PainI was afraid of losing many things when I was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Some things I wasn't even prepared for, yet I knew they were coming. I was... By Leya Elijah2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Insomnia TipsBefore chemotherapy, I bragged about how I could sleep through the night. Never in my life have I ever suffered from insomnia. Chemotherapy changed all that and it was awful... By Julie Salazar2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Become an AdvancedOvarianCancer.net Advocate!Would you like to share your experience with the ovarian cancer community and help others who are also living with this diagnosis? We are looking to add new voices to... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Managing Chemo BrainFor all the readers and thinkers out there who have landed here to read about managing chemo brain...I am speaking directly to you. I thought that I would read 10... By Julie Salazar2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Don't Be Afraid to Ask for HelpDuring a cancer diagnosis and treatment, there will be times where you know you need help. There will also be times where you may not be ready to ask for... By Vicki Campana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Scanxiety... Here We Go AgainAt the moment, I am sitting in the atrium of the hospital waiting for my PET scan appointment. This seems to be customary nowadays, happening time and time again. But... By Ruth Ann Ornstein2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Learning to Accept and Live with the StatisticsI’m not going to lie, sometimes I forget that I had cancer. That brief moment of bliss and detachment is the hardest part to cope with because once I snap... By Catherine Saoud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hair Loss TipsWhen the pharmacist said I would be starting to lose my hair in 2 weeks, I knew I would want to buzz my hair at the first sign of hair... By Julie Salazar2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Does Cancer Cause Insomnia?This article was originally published on BladderCancer.net by TK Sellman. Published research confirms that insomnia affects between half and three-quarters of all people who have been diagnosed with cancer. Other... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Bedside Manner MattersI won the lottery when it came to my lead oncologist. She’s not only literally my lifesaver, but she’s my friend and partner in crime when it comes to awareness... By Randalynn Vasel3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PTSD and Cancer. It's Real.Cancer was traumatic for me. And it hit me 7 days after I rang the Victory Bell. I was a champ during the diagnosis, with 6 chemotherapy treatments, 3 CT scans... By Julie Salazar2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Had A Second OpinionThe day that I received my diagnosis of ovarian cancer, I was referred to a local oncologist. When I met with the oncologist, she told me I needed surgery as... By ShaRhonda Wise2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Skinny About Blood Thinners During Active TreatmentI'm thankful for my blood clots. They presented themselves inside both lung cavities, and they are the reason why my ovarian cancer was discovered early. I visited the ER because... By Julie Salazar3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Start Small: Adding Movement Back in To Your RoutineFor those of us who had an active lifestyle prior to being diagnosed with cancer, determining how we maintain some movement after diagnosis/surgery/during treatment, and/or how do we start again... By Randalynn Vasel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Seven Things to Know About HospiceThis article was originally published on LungCancer.net by Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH. “Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and families, but in reality, it is a wonderful... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
To Cold Cap, Wig or Commando?!?Losing your hair will be inevitable with the type of frontline drug the majority of women are given who have ovarian cancer. How you go about dealing with this side effect...well... By Randalynn Vasel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Bundle of BlessingsToday my heart grew to its largest capacity as I became a grandmother. My beautiful grandson, Nathaniel, was born to my youngest child. My eyes filled with tears as I... By Leya Elijah2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments