The Fight of Your LifeJust for a moment allow yourself to imagine a mother hen looking after her baby chicks. Keeping them close, providing warmth and...reactionscomments
Advocate Spotlight: EllenAdvancedOvarianCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with ovarian cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Ellen who...reactions3comments
They Will Speak Your NameThis may seem odd, but every once in a while when the world is quiet around me, I stop what I'm doing;...reactionscomments
Finding the Words to SayNo matter where you are in your health-illness journey you have so much to offer. You have carefully developed engaging qualities that...reactionscomments
Finding Your Way BackPsychologists and sociologists instruct us that human beings have a strong natural desire for acceptance and belonging. Albeit challenging, the personal work...reactionscomments
A Family Affair: Engaging in Crucial ConversationsWhether realized or not, coping is a learned trait. Early in life, opinions, values, and beliefs are shared to prepare us for...reactionscomments
Several Shades of GriefAs a nurse and grief therapist, I learned a lot about people and loss. Some insisted, "The greater the love, the more...reactionscomments
Do You Have a Seat at the Healthcare Table?Throughout life, we take on many roles and sit at many tables. For example, you might be a mother, child, sibling, employee...reactionscomments
Facing RealityIt is well known that working women juggle both work and family. How does this work? By setting a standard, a woman...reactionscomments
Everybody Needs a Friend: Try Your Anam CaraWhen you suffer a grave loss to the integrity of self, it is easy to perceive that a part of you is missing...reactionscomments
The News No One Wants To HearBeing diagnosed with ovarian cancer is one of the toughest things to happen to a woman. You are never prepared for all...reactions1comment
Finding Your PeopleNo doubt, living with a cancer diagnosis can be incredibly isolating. There are so many complex issues that come with being diagnosed...reactions1comment
What If?What if chemo doesn't work? What if it comes back? What if I hadn't been diagnosed when I was? What if I...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Women's Guide to Preventive HealthcareWomen have unique health needs that span the course of their lives. Luckily, when it comes to preventive healthcare, women are generally...reactionscomments
Top Women's Health IssuesSome health issues affect only women. Other conditions may occur in anyone but affect women in a unique way. For example, women...reactionscomments
The Future of Ovarian Cancer ScreeningOvarian cancer is the deadliest of all the gynecologic cancers and the fifth deadliest cancer in women across the world. Over 150,000...reactionscomments
CKAP5 and the RNA-Based Nanodrug for Ovarian Cancer TreatmentIn 2020, ovarian cancer caused over 200,000 deaths worldwide. The most common treatments for ovarian cancer are surgery and chemotherapy. Chemotherapy drugs...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
