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Upon my initial diagnosis of ovarian cancer, my phone didn't stop ringing. Food, cards, and gifts kept appearing. People were always asking what can I do for you, how can...

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and is the biggest fundraising event for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC). Saturday, September 25, there will be a national event called "Together...

More than 21,410 women in the United States will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year. Yet, it can be challenging to find other people in your community who understand...

If you’re like me, you know exactly when Breast Cancer Awareness Month is. But if you’re also like me, after you were diagnosed with ovarian cancer you took to Google to...

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition, AdvancedOvarianCancer.net is highlighting the stories and experiences of community members living with ovarian cancer. Cissy's story with ovarian cancer began in August...

I never anticipated being a cancer survivor. But once I was dealt these cards, I decided that I wanted to be a voice for other women who may be in...

This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for participating! A winner has been chosen and contacted. If not claimed by Friday, Oct. 15, we will draw a new winner. This year...

Maybe you’re a survivor or you are a family member or friend of a survivor and you want to become more involved with ovarian cancer awareness, but you’re just not...

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition, AdvancedOvarianCancer.net is highlighting the stories and experiences of community members living with ovarian cancer. Jen's story with ovarian cancer began in July...

"I want to share my story but don't know how to start." If this sounds like you, you're not alone. I've heard people say this quite often in the ovarian...

We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with ovarian cancer. New here? We invite you to explore...

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. This month we are celebrating ovarian cancer awareness by sharing must-know information and highlighting community advocacy efforts. Myth: Pap smears screen for ovarian cancer...

The protocol for my treatment was surgery then chemo. As I was recovering from surgery, I went with our Nurse Advocate. That day was a little blurry as I was still...

My hope is that after reading this article I can convince you to drink more water while you're undergoing chemotherapy. If there is 1 thing that can make your chemo...

Discussing cancer with children can be a daunting task. It may be tempting to shield children from the overwhelming, even scary, situation. But the truth is that children often pick...

AdvancedOvarianCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with ovarian cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Leya who was first diagnosed at age 18 with stage...

The biggest question I receive, since I had both endometrial and ovarian cancer at the same time, is whether I have a BRCA gene mutation or Lynch Syndrome. The answer is...

Being diagnosed with ovarian cancer during a pandemic was tricky with regard to finding online support. Many online groups filled up fast as all in-person meetings were canceled. I also...

AdvancedOvarianCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with ovarian cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Ruth Ann who was diagnosed with stage 2c BRCA1-positive ovarian...

Going through chemotherapy (chemo) is exhausting, emotionally and physically – there is no way around it. When you get started, you will likely have many questions about chemo. These might...