What Is Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer?Platinum is a silver-colored precious metal. Most people are familiar with it as a metal used for jewelry. But platinum is also...reactionscomments
Is There a Link Between Ovulation and Ovarian Cancer?Ovulation is the process of a mature egg being released from an ovary. It usually happens once a month in people who...reactionscomments
Why Hydration is Vital During Chemo DaysMy hope is that after reading this article I can convince you to drink more water while you're undergoing chemotherapy. If there...reactionscomments
How Do Autoimmune Diseases Affect Cancer Risk?Our immune system is constantly working to fight foreign or dangerous invaders like viruses, fungi, or bacteria. This helps protect us from...reactionscomments
Ovarian Cancer Genetic Testing ExperiencesWhen you are facing an ovarian cancer diagnosis, your health team will ask you many questions. Some of those questions will relate...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
"I Am Not My Cancer:" Keeping in Touch With YourselfBetween diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis, ovarian cancer can be all-consuming. For this and many other reasons, it is especially important to remember...reactionscomments
Respect Your Choices (And Others)I was once told it was time to put cancer behind me and move on... I am not sure about you, but...reactionscomments
Hot Tips for Handling Hot FlashesFor those dealing with the various symptoms of menopause - whether surgery-related, chemotherapy-induced, or brought on by certain types of prescription medications...reactionscomments
Scanxiety... Here We Go AgainAt the moment, I am sitting in the atrium of the hospital waiting for my PET scan appointment. This seems to be...reactionscomments
A Second Set of Eyes and Ears Never Hurts!It wasn't until I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer that I started to realize the benefit of a second opinion. From both...reactionscomments
The Pros (and Cons) of Genetic TestingGenetic testing looks for specific, potentially harmful hereditary changes, scientifically known as "genetic variances," in one's genes to provide a greater understanding...reactionscomments
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
Learning to Accept and Live with the StatisticsI’m not going to lie, sometimes I forget that I had cancer. That brief moment of bliss and detachment is the hardest...reactionscomments
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...reactions6comments
"Just Us" - Mysterious Symptoms and Future Family DreamsI was 29 years old, and my boyfriend Nick and I were on a dream vacation in St. Martin. As we were...reactionscomments
Power of the Teal TribeWhen you first hear the words - "You have ovarian cancer," you feel alone. Isolated on a desert island. Confused. Scared. Maybe...reactionscomments
Cancer and Loss (Part 1)The truth is when you're diagnosed with cancer, you will experience various forms of loss. For those of us with ovarian cancer specifically...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Robotic Surgery MiracleI have had several surgeries in my life, but none have ever involved extracting actual organs. From the CT scan, it appeared...reactionscomments
