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
Ovarian Cancer, Confessions, and My Sister JoanneEditor's Note: This article was written by Gogs Gagnon in memory of his sister, Joanne. Gogs is living with prostate cancer and is a writer on our sister community, ProstateCancer.net... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ovarian Cancer and Bone HealthOvarian cancer and its treatment may lead to bone loss. However, a healthy lifestyle and treatments for bone loss can help keep your bones as healthy as possible. Talk with... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Genetic Testing: Pros and ConsScience has come a long way in predicting health outcomes. Actually, it’s quite fascinating what lab tests can tell physicians about a current or possible future condition with their patients... By Julie Salazar3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
National Cancer Survivors Day: Motivation During Our Darkest Days with CancerOn National Cancer Survivors Day, observed each year on the first Sunday in June, we honor and celebrate all of those who have been impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Every... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Managing Cancer FatigueFatigue is one of the most common symptoms affecting people with ovarian cancer and often one of the most debilitating. It can be both a symptom of ovarian cancer and... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocacy, My WhyFrom a young age, my energy was enormous. My mother threw me into athletics just to tame me. At the same time, both my parents were huge health fanatics. My... By Julie Salazar3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
For Me, Grief Looks Like ...Grief is complex and can look different for everyone. There may be terms thrown around that are unfamiliar. Read the definitions below for some of the many types of grief... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
An Account Of Ovarian Cancer From A Young SurvivorMy story begins when I was only 22 in early March 2020 on a Monday. I was walking with friends to the food trucks near my university to grab lunch... By Catherine Saoud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Day That Changed My LifeIt still surprises me that it has been almost one year since I began my cancer journey. It truly feels like a jigsaw puzzle trying to remember all the details... By ShaRhonda Wise3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Sharing is HealingSince I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, I can’t believe how much I have learned about myself and how I used to avoid uncomfortable conversations. Now, I don’t fear any... By Julie Salazar3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Welcome to AdvancedOvarianCancer.net: A Community For YouOvarian cancer is a life-changing diagnosis and it can feel overwhelming trying to find reliable information and real support. AdvancedOvarianCancer.net is an online community designed to be a safe space... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Talking to Friends and Loved Ones about Ovarian CancerFor some people, talking about cancer comes easily. For many, many others, it is complicated. If you have been putting off telling someone about your diagnosis or have had trouble... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Managing Your Career After Ovarian CancerAn ovarian cancer diagnosis comes with many challenges, both personal and professional. You will likely need to navigate how, or if, to tell your employer about your diagnosis. And, you... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Exploring Disparities and Ovarian CancerWhen talking about medical conditions and who is most affected by them, people sometimes use the word disparity. A disparity is simply another word difference. When talking about ovarian cancer... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Horses, Not Zebras: Why is Ovarian Cancer Hard to Diagnose?When doctors are in medical school, one of the phrases they hear about diagnosis is to think “horses, not zebras.” What does this mean? It means when diagnosing someone, look... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments