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...reactionscomments
Catheters and Ports for Ovarian Cancer: What Do I Need to Know?Catheters and ports are commonly used in cancer treatment. These medical devices can help make your treatment easier and less uncomfortable. Knowing...reactionscomments
Insomnia TipsBefore chemotherapy, I bragged about how I could sleep through the night. Never in my life have I ever suffered from insomnia...reactionscomments
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?...reactionscomments
The Role of CA125 for Ovarian CancerOvarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the United States. Unfortunately, it also causes more deaths than any other...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Family Planning and Fertility Options with Ovarian CancerOvarian cancer and ovarian cancer treatment can affect your fertility. If you wish to have children or would like to have the...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
To Our Caregivers: THANK YOU!Dear Caregiver, Care-Partner, Caring Family and Friends, Thank you for all that you do. In the moments when I am not feeling...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
What Does Research Say About Ovarian Cancer and Hypertension?Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often linked to health risks. However, some research shows that women with ovarian cancer who are...reactionscomments
Hair Loss TipsWhen the pharmacist said I would be starting to lose my hair in 2 weeks, I knew I would want to buzz...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Does Breastfeeding Lower the Risk of Ovarian Cancer?We often focus on how breastfeeding helps the baby, but what about the moms? Many women report that breastfeeding their babies makes...reactionscomments
Lynch Syndrome and Ovarian CancerGenetics can be an important part of someone’s health. Certain genetic syndromes are related to different cancers. One example is Lynch syndrome...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Ovarian CancerOvarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the United States, and anyone with ovaries can develop ovarian cancer. Regardless...reactionscomments
