Ovarian Cancer and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with chronic conditions. "Quarantine," "social distancing," and "herd immunity"... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocate Spotlight: JulieAdvancedOvarianCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with ovarian cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Julie who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in June 2020... By Julie Salazar3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from wellness apps to artificial intelligence and wearable devices... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are PARP Inhibitors and How Are They Used for Ovarian Cancer?Drugs known as PARP inhibitors are a form of targeted therapy to treat cancer. They are mainly used to treat ovarian, fallopian tube, and peritoneal cancers. They are also being... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Cancer Knocks Twice!Looking back over my life, I never dreamed my life would take the turn it would take. I believe we all have a view or idea of our lives from... By Leya Elijah3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocate Spotlight: ShaRhondaAdvancedOvarianCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with ovarian cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate ShaRhonda who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in May 2020... By ShaRhonda Wise3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Diagnosis Story: Randalynn VaselJanuary 19, 2017...it was the day a hard line was drawn in my life. The one that I’d never quite be able to go back across. Around lunchtime, I’d hear the words... By Randalynn Vasel2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Advocate for Yourself at the DoctorGoing to the doctor can be intimidating for people, especially when you are not feeling well to begin with. Many women also report not being taken seriously or their reported... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Wasn't Sure I Would See The DayIn the spring of 2015, I remember clearly sitting with my gynecological oncologist in her office and her sharing that my ovarian cancer had come back. I had been disease-free for... By Ruth Ann Ornstein2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Role of MicroRNA in Ovarian CancerOvarian cancer is often diagnosed at a later stage. This means it is harder to treat and carries a worse prognosis. Knowing more about the ways in which ovarian cancer... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Survivor’s Guilt and Ovarian CancerThere is a lot of information about surviving ovarian cancer and living with ovarian cancer. Especially if your ovarian cancer is found early, such as in stage I, there is... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How Exercise Helped During ChemotherapyI've been an athlete my whole life. When I found out that my oncologist encouraged light exercise while I was going through all 6 chemotherapy treatments I was ALL IN... By Julie Salazar3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Research Suggests Some Ovarian Cancers Begin in a Fallopian TubeDoctors once thought that ovarian cancer began in the ovaries. However, recent research shows that some ovarian cancers actually begin in the fallopian tubes. This new information may help guide... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Making Medical Decisions That Work for YouShared decision-making is a collaborative process that allows patients and their healthcare teams to make decisions together. This process takes into consideration the most up-to-date clinical information and research in... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Are Ovarian Cancer and Endometriosis Linked?Women with ovarian cancer and endometriosis have long asked: Could my endometriosis have caused my ovarian cancer? So far, some studies say yes, some say maybe, and some say no... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Navigating Palliative CareEditor's Note: This article was originally published on LungCancer.net by Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH. In my job as an oncology social worker, I have the privilege of being part... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
From Family Dreams to Diagnosis (Part 2)Read the beginning of Vicki's story in From Family Dreams to Diagnosis (Part 1). Dan and I worked to digest the news that we would not have our own biological... By Vicki Campana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Take the Person Before Patient SurveyThe Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with a serious health condition like ovarian cancer can... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
From Family Dreams to Diagnosis (Part 1)I never thought at 37 I would be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. This wasn’t a disease I even had on my radar. I was too young they said. This isn’t... By Vicki Campana2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Find Your Advocate: Oncology Social WorkersEditor's Note: This article was originally published on our sister community, LungCancer.net by Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH. Navigating a new cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging. You may... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments