Processing a New DiagnosisAfter receiving my diagnosis of ovarian cancer, it was so easy for me to get caught up in the how and why...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions4comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
