Prioritizing RestRest is freedom from activity or labor. It is a state of motionlessness or inactivity. This includes not moving your body and resting your mind. Many times, our minds and... By Vicki Campana3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advanced Ovarian Cancer: You Are Responsible for Your ResilienceNo matter how difficult to accept, we all know life has limits. That is, there is a beginning and an end. Even the noblest will someday die. Death is not... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Navigating Transportation Barriers to Cancer CareDifferent treatments and appointments are part of fighting cancer. But keeping up with these commitments can be quite hard. Studies show that one of the biggest hurdles can be getting... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"In the Bleak Midwinter"Winter holidays are filled with miracles of birth and light. Although we sometimes overdo it, is it possible we all need a prescribed time to bring joy into our lives?... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It's Me - It's Not You: Coping Styles and New MotivationAs a therapist, I'm bewildered when I hear the message, "It's me. It's not you." People use this statement to indicate ownership of an interpersonal problem. However, does taking responsibility... By Ellen Reed2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is the Relationship Between Fallopian Tubes and Ovarian Cancer?As doctors learn more about the origins of ovarian cancer, they develop new ways to try to prevent it. Research shows that many types of ovarian cancers begin in the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Practicing the Virtues: The Power of PatienceI realize now, more than ever, that we are the sum of all our experiences. As a result, we create meaning in every highly-stressful event and those that bring great... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Staying Hydrated on Chemo DaysFeeling more thirsty than usual on chemotherapy days is normal. It is important to pay attention to this sign from your body. But getting enough fluids can be tricky after... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips for Starting (and Sticking to) an Exercise RoutineImproving your physical fitness has a host of benefits, regardless of whether you have cancer. Walking, swimming, biking, dancing, jogging, or skiing can help you manage many of the physical... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Teal Tips for Life Post-DiagnosisWelcome to the Teal Club! The moment you received your ovarian cancer diagnosis, you became a member! You now join the many people successfully surviving this every day! When you... By Leya Elijah2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Waiting for Signs of ImprovementFour years ago, I learned that my life was about to change. Like many others, I discovered I had advanced ovarian cancer with a life expectancy of about 4 years... By Ellen Reed2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Interview With Nolan: Yes, Trans People Can Get Ovarian CancerOvarian cancer can affect anyone who has female reproductive organs. We often assume that all people with ovarian cancer are women, but this is not always the case. We interviewed... By AdvancedOvarianCancer.net Team7 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Portrait of a Women With Advanced Ovarian CancerThis morning, I remembered an experience from long ago. My children were just 2 and 3. Although so very young, they attended Montessori preschool. Like many mothers, I dropped them... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Understanding Your Pathology ReportGetting an ovarian cancer diagnosis can be scary and surprising. The words used by your doctor may be confusing. The medical terms may not be familiar to you yet. To... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
On a Clear Day You Can See ForeverMy code throughout life includes accepting responsibility for my words and actions. I see this way of being as an essential virtue at home and work. As a therapist, I... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ovarian Cancer and HysterectomyUnfortunately, since most of the time ovarian cancer isn't caught and diagnosed in most women until it's already stage 3 or even more advanced, we are already facing surgery! Tumors... By Leya Elijah1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Ovarian Cancer: Rocking Our WorldAt this time in my life, I hear more about friends and family facing cancer. Yet, for many years I have known that this disease could easily be part of... By Ellen Reed4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Taking Care of Your ScarWhile ovarian cancer treatment can look different for every survivor, many patients undergo some sort of surgery. In my case, I had emergency surgery to remove my right ovary and... By Catherine Saoud3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Being a Dog Mom Helps Me Cope With InfertilityThere's no question that an advanced ovarian cancer diagnosis and infertility go hand-in-hand. But being only 29 years old at the time of my diagnosis, losing my fertility quickly became... By Alisa Manzelli4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Building a Bag for ChemotherapyAs you prepare for your first chemo treatment and future treatments, I'd recommend you take a few things with you — a good friend, for starters. They can help be... By Vicki Campana3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments