They Will Speak Your Name...This may seem odd, but every once in a while when the world is quiet around me, I stop what I'm doing; and easily become overwhelmed with sadness. Feelings and...reactionscomments
2019: The Year My Ovarian Cancer Journey Began...I thought I was having another diverticulitis flare but a CT scan showed right ovarian cancer. I underwent a TAH (all reproductive organs removed). Staging showed 1C3 with positive cancer...reactions1comment
Overcoming Menopause in My 30s...Menopause was the furthest thing from my mind before cancer. I have minimal experience with women going through the "change." Everything that I knew about menopause centered around having hot...reactionscomments
Finding the Words to Say...No matter where you are in your health-illness journey you have so much to offer. You have carefully developed engaging qualities that keep people coming back to you over and...reactionscomments
Community Views: Encouragement to Those Newly Diagnosed...Being newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer is no doubt an overwhelming and stressful time. Suddenly, your whole world is turned upside down as you take in the news and try...reactionscomments
Living with Reoccurring Ovarian Cancer...I originally was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2019 and it came back in 2021. I’ve gone through surgery to remove a big tumor, total hysterectomy and chemo. Second time...reactions2comments
Finding Your Way Back...Psychologists and sociologists instruct us that human beings have a strong natural desire for acceptance and belonging. Albeit challenging, the personal work of teens during adolescence is to figure out...reactionscomments
Eating Healthy Without Breaking the Bank...Many people living with cancer make dietary changes to help manage their symptoms or treatment side effects. Fueling your body the right way can greatly affect your overall health. Although...reactionscomments
What Is A Living Will?...The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation. It might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary for the average person to think about. However, there...reactionscomments
A Family Affair: Engaging in Crucial Conversations...Whether realized or not, coping is a learned trait. Early in life, opinions, values, and beliefs are shared to prepare us for our future. During infancy, we learn rules and...reactionscomments
Women's Health Month Quiz...Women's Health Awareness Month is recognized every May. This year, we partnered with our sister sites AdvancedBreastCancer.net and Endometriosis.net to bring you a Women's Health Awareness Month Quiz. This is...reactionscomments
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2022 Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official 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...reactionscomments
Tips to Handle Insomnia...I 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...reactionscomments
Women’s Health 101: Understanding the Basics with Dr. Sheridan...This 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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Several Shades of Grief...As 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...reactionscomments
Women’s Health Awareness Month: Self-Care Challenge...Have 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...reactionscomments
Why Losing Hair Means So Much...This 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...reactionscomments
Mental Health Awareness...How did ovarian cancer impact your mental health?...reactions1replyMental Health
Mental Health Awareness...May 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...reactionscomments