Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms, and Conditions for the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID... By Editorial Team 10 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Tips to Handle InsomniaI must say that people did their best to try to "prepare" me for all I had coming ahead of me on this cancer and treatment journey. But it seems... By Leya Elijah1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Women’s Health 101: Understanding the Basics with Dr. SheridanThis article was originally published on Endometriosis.net and written by Dr. Audrey Sheridan, who is a board-certified OBGYN. We’re celebrating Women’s Health Month, so I’m going to be talking about... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Celebrating 1 Year of AdvancedOvarianCancer.net!May marks the 1 year anniversary of AdvancedOvarianCancer.net! In celebration of 1 year full of meaningful conversations, insightful articles, and one amazing community - we want to share some of... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 painful the grieving." The absence of someone or... By Ellen Reed3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Women’s Health Awareness Month: Self-Care ChallengeHave you ever been on a plane and heard the stewardess say to put your own oxygen mask on first before helping someone else? They do this because we must... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Why Losing Hair Means So MuchThis article was originally published on BladderCancer.net and written by Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH. Many types of cancer are linked to physical changes, ranging from surgery and reconstruction to... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Mental Health AwarenessMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. It is a good time to seek education, support, and provide resources for yourself and others. Mental health impacts a large population. And many... By ShaRhonda Wise2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
When Life Gets REAL...Again!When I was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer, at age 18, life got real for me. And it got real, very quickly! I was blessed to go into remission within... By Leya Elijah1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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, or member of a community. While carefully working... By Ellen Reed4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Glossary of Terms for Advance Care PlanningPerhaps you are thinking about a time when you may not be able to make decisions about your own health care. You may have a chronic illness that will one... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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 hadn't been pregnant and had an ultrasound? What... By Deborah Norris3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Myths and Facts About Living WillsA living will is known by several other names, including advanced directive, healthcare declaration, medical directive, and many more. There is often confusion about what these words mean and why... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
AdvancedOvarianCancer.net Giveaway Terms and ConditionsThese Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or “Promotion”) published on AdvancedOvarianCancer.net, a Health Union (“Health Union” or “We”) owned and operated website. For conflicts between the Promotional giveaway article... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: Advice for Those Newly Diagnosed with Ovarian CancerHearing the words "you have ovarian cancer" is life-changing, to say the least. It's hard to just hear the words but it's also hard to learn how to navigate this... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Starting Conversations: Getting Your Ducks in a RowTalking about the end of our life can feel taboo. But the fact is that we all will be in that stage of life at some point. Having a plan... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocate Spotlight: AlisaAdvancedOvarianCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with ovarian cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Alisa who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in April 2019... By Alisa Manzelli3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Advocate Spotlight: KaraAdvancedOvarianCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with ovarian cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Kara who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in September 2019... By Kara Nissen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Rare Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis: What Does It Mean?“You’ve got cancer,” are among the words no one wants to hear - ever. Perhaps even more hard to hear can be, “you’ve got a rare form of cancer,” or... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Facing RealityIt is well known that working women juggle both work and family. How does this work? By setting a standard, a woman copes with conflicting demands for time and attention... By Ellen Reed4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments