Top Women's Health IssuesSome health issues affect only women. Other conditions may occur in anyone but affect women in a unique way. For example, women are more likely to die after a heart... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ovarian Cancer Survival Rates: Be Educated, Not DefeatedSometimes the scariest part of having ovarian cancer is hearing the survival rates. Most of the time, we are hit with these numbers right away and they can be so... By Leya Elijah1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Hope Means To MeAs time goes on in my cancer trajectory, I realize how a downward health spiral can easily affect how I feel, how I lead my life, and even the quality... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Power of StorytellingThrough publicly sharing my ovarian cancer journey on multiple platforms over the past 3 years or so, I’ve admittedly received (and wholeheartedly accepted) numerous opportunities to speak with dozens of... By Alisa Manzelli2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"I Am Not My Cancer:" Keeping in Touch With YourselfBetween diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, ovarian cancer can be all-consuming. For this and many other reasons, it is especially important to remember and keep in touch with all that makes... By AdvancedOvarianCancer.net Team1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ovarian Cancer and My Experience With FatigueFatigue! A topic we talk about all the time! Well, loves, we cannot speak on it enough when it comes to ovarian cancer. It is something you will deal with... By Leya Elijah1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
GratefulnessSometimes when alone and feeling scared and rather sorry for myself, I ask how I got here. Foremost, I acknowledge my blessings. However, managing advanced ovarian cancer creates many obstacles... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Why Me? Handling Survivors Remorse After Ovarian CancerHave you wondered why you are still here when a good friend or family member has passed away from ovarian cancer? Or perhaps you are doing well with your treatments... By Leya Elijah1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Pros (and Cons) of Genetic TestingGenetic testing looks for specific, potentially harmful hereditary changes, scientifically known as "genetic variances," in one's genes to provide a greater understanding of their overall health. This is particularly helpful... By Alisa Manzelli3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer?Platinum is a silver-colored precious metal. Most people are familiar with it as a metal used for jewelry. But platinum is also a key part of some cancer treatments. Cisplatin... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Yes, You Can Survive Ovarian Cancer!From the moment you are first diagnosed, you are considered a survivor! That means you are already beating this. You are already winning! What makes it even more beautiful is... By Leya Elijah1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Find Your Voice and Believe in YourselfLong ago, before we had laptops, Health Union, and the Social Health Network crew to turn to, I learned the importance of being well-informed and advocating for others. As a... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is There a Link Between Ovulation and Ovarian Cancer?Ovulation is the process of a mature egg being released from an ovary. It usually happens once a month in people who have ovaries. It is fair to wonder whether... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Just Us": Moving Forward After InfertilityJust 2 weeks prior, I was watching picturesque sunsets, imagining my ideal future with my potential husband – and even children, too. The juxtaposition between then and this moment felt... By Alisa Manzelli5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's Okay to Be ScaredWe are encouraged to feel many amazing and empowering feelings from the moment we are diagnosed. We are told to be strong, keep fighting, keep our heads up, keep smiling... By Leya Elijah1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Coping With Metastases in Advanced Ovarian CancerMetastases is a dirty word. For me and many others in the advanced ovarian cancer network, it defines a change, the spread of cancer cells from where they first formed... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Kiss Today Goodbye: Learning to Let GoIt's that time of year when folks traditionally review the many events that bring meaning to their lives. We especially tend to revisit those occurring throughout this last year. Admittedly... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"Just Us" - Mysterious Symptoms and Future Family DreamsI was 29 years old, and my boyfriend Nick and I were on a dream vacation in St. Martin. As we were blissfully sitting on the beach, watching the sunset... By Alisa Manzelli3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Moving Through Denial With Ovarian CancerSometimes, people admit they work best with a deadline or in crisis. It is so common to intellectualize things away rather than to face our reality and feelings. Occasionally, I... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Misconceptions About Ovarian CancerThere are many myths or misconceptions about ovarian cancer. Here are a few to be aware of as someone navigates a possible diagnosis. One myth is that ovarian cancer is... By Vicki Campana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments