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
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...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
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...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
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...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
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...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
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Navigating the HolidaysThe holidays are an interesting time of year without a cancer diagnosis - I think people either love them or hate them...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Linking Prostate, Breast, and Ovarian Cancers: What Is the Common Factor?Most cancers are sporadic or random. This means that they are caused by exposure to a carcinogen, or cancer-causing substance such as...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
