Losing Friends in the Ovarian Cancer Community...When I first searched the internet for other young women living with an ovarian cancer diagnosis, I had no idea that I would discover such a far-reaching community. I quickly...reactionscomments
A New Meaning for Strength...My journey started many years ago, maybe 12-15 years. Back then I was told I had a floating mass not connected to anything. It was just floating around. Then I...reactions4comments
My Personal Journey...My Ovarian Cancer was caught early because of a hard spot in my lower left abdomen. I went to my Gynecological Oncologist to tell him about it. He said that...reactions1comment
Helplessness: Another Lesson on My Cancer Path...Today while watching a PBS documentary, I was reminded that rivers are a wonderful metaphor for life. Each turn of a river presents a new experience. Much like our lives...reactionscomments
Finding Financial Assistance for Treatment...Many illnesses come with steep price tags. Once you have a diagnosis, navigating treatment expenses can be challenging. Insurance plans cover some expenses. But out-of-pocket costs add up quickly. We...reactionscomments
Why I Am an Ovarian Cancer Advocate...During the course of being a cancer patient, I’ve been told, “your disease does not define you,” more times than I can count. But I personally feel that my diagnosis...reactions1comment
November-December 2024...In November, as an out-patient, I underwent insertion of a ureteral stent that I will keep for 3 months when I will have a repeat procedure. I use two drugs...reactions1comment
"I Just Want It All With You"...Many readers share the day-in and day-out awareness of life with advanced ovarian cancer. No matter how we feel or how capable we are of continuing in the life we...reactions1comment
Women's Mental Health...Every year, doctors treat millions of people for mental health conditions. They are learning more about how people who identify as women experience these conditions. In some ways, women's mental...reactionscomments
The Truth About Donor (and Fundraising) Fatigue...As a 4-year ovarian cancer survivor, I’ve helped raise thousands of dollars in support of various cancer-related campaigns and organizations. Whether for World Ovarian Cancer Day on May 8th, National...reactions2comments
October 2024: My Cancer Journey Continues...I completed 8 rounds of radiation for ovarian cancer in April of 2023. It was a piece of cake versus chemotherapy, but it was not without complications. About a week...reactions5comments
Long Wait for Diagnosis...My story started 3 years prior to my diagnosis in 2006, when I was getting routine pap smears that were coming back with abnormal cells. My primary care physician couldn’t...reactions3comments
My Wife’s Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis...In October 2023, my wife started having fatigue symptoms. By January 2024, she was also having a foot problem. She was told she had plantar fasciitis and was given cortisone...reactions2comments
Bittersweet: Coping With Infertility When Your Best Friend is Pregnant...One of my closest friends is pregnant, and as much as I have always wanted to have a child (without any doubt in my mind), I will never be able...reactions1comment
Paid research opportunity for cancer patients and their family caregivers!...NYU Culture, Emotion, and Health Lab invites cancer patient-family caregiver pairs to participate in an online research study to share their cancer-related experiences in the United States. They are looking...reactionsrepliesResearch & Clinical Trials
Will My Disability Benefits Change If My Diagnosis Changes?...Getting approved for disability benefits from the US Social Security Administration (SSA) can take a lot of paperwork and patience. But you may be also wondering: What if my diagnosis...reactionscomments
Remembering Ellen Reed...We are extremely saddened to say that on August 9, 2024, Ellen Reed passed away. Ellen was a valued member of both the AdvancedOvarianCancer.net community and the SocialHealthNetwork.com community, and...reactionscomments
My Devastating Diagnosis...Hi All - In May 2022, I had ten days of the runs, and I thought it was a nasty bug. I wasn't getting better; my abdomen filled up with...reactions2comments
The News No One Wants To Hear...Being diagnosed with ovarian cancer is one of the toughest things to happen to a woman. You are never prepared for all that comes with this and how it will...reactions1comment
Let's Talk Self-Care...Taking care of ourselves first is so difficult, but as Mandy Hale said, “It's not selfish to love yourself, take care of yourself, and to make your happiness a priority...reactionsrepliesCoping
