3 Critical Steps for Boundary and Self-Care During Active TreatmentWomen can be terrible at taking care of their own personal needs. We're wired to take care of everyone else first. Cancer snaps...reactions3comments
All Insurance Is Not Created Equal: Finding What is Best for You!I used to think that all insurance plans were created equal. One size fits all. Just drop your card on the counter...reactionscomments
Life Rocked My World AgainI am an ovarian cancer survivor of almost 7 years. I have 2 fur babies with my husband Dan. I have countless...reactionscomments
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...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
The Road to An Ovarian Cancer DiagnosisThe road to an ovarian cancer diagnosis can be long and winding. From initial symptoms to the emotions leading up to a...reactions1comment
PTSD and Cancer. It's Real.Cancer was traumatic for me. And it hit me 7 days after I rang the Victory Bell. I was a champ during the...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
It's Your Future, Not TheirsSometimes in life, we have to choose between what we need and what makes others happy. Having a cancer diagnosis truly makes...reactionscomments
Long-Term Ovarian Cancer SurvivorshipIf you have ovarian cancer, you may have had surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation. Now, you may be wondering what the next steps...reactionscomments
Women's Health Month QuizWomen's Health Awareness Month is recognized every May. This year, we partnered with our sister sites AdvancedBreastCancer.net and Endometriosis.net to bring you...reactionscomments
The Role of CA125 for Ovarian CancerOvarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the United States. Unfortunately, it also causes more deaths than any other...reactionscomments
The Skinny About Blood Thinners During Active TreatmentI'm thankful for my blood clots. They presented themselves inside both lung cavities, and they are the reason why my ovarian cancer...reactionscomments
Taste and Smell Changes With Ovarian Cancer TreatmentChanges in taste and smell are common side effects of ovarian cancer treatment. These changes can lead to decreased appetite, weight loss...reactionscomments
What Does Variant of Uncertain Significance (VUS) Mean?Genetic testing may help identify people who are at a higher risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer. However, testing results are...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
To Wig or Not To Wig, That Is The QuestionThe protocol for my treatment was surgery then chemo. As I was recovering from surgery, I went with our Nurse Advocate. That day...reactions2comments
Support Groups and Their ImportanceI recently became an online support group facilitator for the NOCC (National Ovarian Cancer Coalition). When I was going through my cancer...reactionscomments
Survivor's Guilt - Angry TogetherDedication: This article is dedicated to my godfather. Thank you, John, for teaching me about love, compassion, and authenticity. I am one...reactionscomments
