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 body is undergoing many changes from drugs and... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 have people say to me, “Of course, I’m... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 for ovarian cancer. Doctors rarely use the word... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 can diagnose ovarian cancer, scans help doctors locate... By Catherine Saoud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Member Spotlight: JessAdvancedOvarianCancer.net is dedicated to highlighting the stories and experiences of community members living with ovarian cancer. Jess's ovarian cancer story began in January 2021 after fertility complications and a routine... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 are many important decisions to consider, and much... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 a test, winning a race, losing a loved... By Catherine Saoud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 can be incredibly overwhelming. In fact, many patients... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Blood Clots, Pulmonary Embolisms, and Ovarian CancerCancer and its treatments can put you at risk for many other health issues. One such risk is blood clots. One out of every 5 blood clots diagnosed is caused... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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, that can mean anything from the parts of... By Randalynn Vasel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 of the lucky ones. Specifically, I am one... By Catherine Saoud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sexual Health After An Ovarian Cancer DiagnosisAn ovarian cancer diagnosis can impact your life in significant ways, including sex and intimacy. More often, doctors and researchers are looking at sexual health as an important part of... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 questions. Would I ever be able to have... By Catherine Saoud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FDA Approves New Imaging Drug to Help Identify Ovarian Cancer LesionsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Cytalux® (pafolacianine) for use in adults with ovarian cancer. Cytalux is an imaging drug developed to help surgeons better... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 - including medical professionals and gynecologists alike -... By Alisa Manzelli2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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 become an ovarian cancer thriver I've got something... By Julie Salazar3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
What Does Variant of Uncertain Significance (VUS) Mean?Genetic testing may help identify people who are at a higher risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer. However, testing results are not always certain.Genetic testing for breast and ovarian... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why is Ovarian Cancer Hard to Detect?Ovarian cancer kills more women than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. With early detection, the 5-year survival rate is about 90 to 94 percent. Yet, only about... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
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
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?Most drugs on the market have 2 names. They have a brand name (like Tylenol), and a generic name (like acetaminophen). Unlike brand names, generic names are used to describe... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments