The Skinny About Blood Thinners During Active TreatmentI'm thankful for my blood clots. They presented themselves inside both lung cavities, and they are the reason why my ovarian cancer...reactionscomments
Start Small: Adding Movement Back in To Your RoutineFor those of us who had an active lifestyle prior to being diagnosed with cancer, determining how we maintain some movement after...reactions3comments
Seven Things to Know About HospiceThis article was originally published on LungCancer.net by Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH. “Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and...reactionscomments
To Cold Cap, Wig or Commando?!?Losing your hair will be inevitable with the type of frontline drug the majority of women are given who have ovarian cancer. How...reactionscomments
Bundle of BlessingsToday my heart grew to its largest capacity as I became a grandmother. My beautiful grandson, Nathaniel, was born to my youngest...reactionscomments
Robotic Surgery MiracleI have had several surgeries in my life, but none have ever involved extracting actual organs. From the CT scan, it appeared...reactionscomments
Combating Cancer-Related FatigueThis article was originally published on BladderCancer.net and written by Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH. Sometimes when our lives are so busy...reactionscomments
You Can Do Hard Things You can do hard things – you are capable of so much more than you ever thought possible. This is the advice...reactionscomments
3 Critical Steps for Boundary and Self-Care During Active TreatmentWomen can be terrible at taking care of their own personal needs. We're wired to take care of everyone else first. Cancer snaps...reactions3comments
Take the Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Survey"The Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" Receiving a cancer diagnosis can change life as...reactionscomments
Why Ask For Help? No Need to Burden Anyone!Upon my initial diagnosis of ovarian cancer, my phone didn't stop ringing. Food, cards, and gifts kept appearing. People were always asking...reactions2comments
September 25: NOCC Together in Teal EventSeptember is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and is the biggest fundraising event for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC). Saturday, September 25...reactions3comments
How Do I Connect With Other People In The Ovarian Cancer Community?More than 21,410 women in the United States will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year. Yet, it can be challenging to...reactionscomments
30 Days of TealIf you’re like me, you know exactly when Breast Cancer Awareness Month is. But if you’re also like me, after you were diagnosed...reactions2comments
Community Member Spotlight: CissySeptember is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition, AdvancedOvarianCancer.net is highlighting the stories and experiences of community members living with ovarian cancer...reactions1comment
What NOT to Say to an Ovarian Cancer SurvivorI never anticipated being a cancer survivor. But once I was dealt these cards, I decided that I wanted to be a...reactions1comment
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2021 Giveaway- CLOSEDThis giveaway is now closed. Thanks for participating! A winner has been chosen and contacted. If not claimed by Friday, Oct. 15...reactionscomments
Ovarian Cancer Awareness: Where Do I Start?Maybe you’re a survivor or you are a family member or friend of a survivor and you want to become more involved...reactionscomments
Community Member Spotlight: JenSeptember is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition, AdvancedOvarianCancer.net is highlighting the stories and experiences of community members living with ovarian cancer...reactions2comments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your Story"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...reactionscomments
