The Importance of Annual Gynecological Exams..."Annual Exams Save Lives" has become one of my most-touted phrases since being diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer in 2019. While many - including medical professionals and gynecologists alike -...reactions1comment
The Dangerous Bias of Assuming You Have a Male Sexual Partner...I've never been a woman who likes to toot her horn when it comes to talking about my sexuality, but since I've become an ovarian cancer thriver I've got something...reactions3comments
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 not always certain.Genetic testing for breast and ovarian...reactionscomments
Why is Ovarian Cancer Hard to Detect?...Ovarian cancer kills more women than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. With early detection, the 5-year survival rate is about 90 to 94 percent. Yet, only about...reactions1comment
Navigating the Holidays...The holidays are an interesting time of year without a cancer diagnosis - I think people either love them or hate them, there's really no in-between. I fall into the latter...reactionscomments
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?...Most drugs on the market have 2 names. They have a brand name (like Tylenol), and a generic name (like acetaminophen). Unlike brand names, generic names are used to describe...reactionscomments
You Gotta Eat and You'll Need Help...Before cancer, I took care of everyone in the caregiver sense. I ran a solo business and saw 25+ clients per week, I was the housewife who took care of...reactions1comment
Go-To Meals After Chemo...Chemotherapy can wreak havoc on the appetite. What are your go-to meals after chemo?...reactions4repliesDiet & Nutrition
Linking Prostate, Breast, and Ovarian Cancers: What Is the Common Factor?...Most cancers are sporadic or random. This means that they are caused by exposure to a carcinogen, or cancer-causing substance such as sunlight or cigarette smoke. They may also be...reactionscomments
Living with Fatigue...You're tired. No, you're exhausted...I get it! You wonder when is this ever going to get better or improve, how long does it take, does it ever get better? To be...reactions1comment
Finding Beauty Through the Pain...I was afraid of losing many things when I was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Some things I wasn't even prepared for, yet I knew they were coming. I was...reactionscomments
Catheters and Ports for Ovarian Cancer: What Do I Need to Know?...Catheters and ports are commonly used in cancer treatment. These medical devices can help make your treatment easier and less uncomfortable. Knowing more about ports and catheters can help reduce...reactionscomments
Insomnia Tips...Before chemotherapy, I bragged about how I could sleep through the night. Never in my life have I ever suffered from insomnia. Chemotherapy changed all that and it was awful...reactionscomments
Become an AdvancedOvarianCancer.net Advocate!...Would you like to share your experience with the ovarian cancer community and help others who are also living with this diagnosis? We are looking to add new voices to...reactionscomments
The Role of CA125 for Ovarian Cancer...Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the United States. Unfortunately, it also causes more deaths than any other female reproductive system cancer. This includes cervical and...reactionscomments
Managing Chemo Brain...For all the readers and thinkers out there who have landed here to read about managing chemo brain...I am speaking directly to you. I thought that I would read 10...reactionscomments
Family Planning and Fertility Options with Ovarian Cancer...Ovarian cancer and ovarian cancer treatment can affect your fertility. If you wish to have children or would like to have the option, speak to your doctor. These conversations can...reactionscomments
Outlook on Life...What is your outlook on life post ovarian cancer diagnosis? 74% of our In America Survey respondents said they would not let ovarian cancer stop them from making long-term plans....reactions1replyCoping
Did you have any risk factors for ovarian cancer?...Some ovarian cancer risk factors include genetic mutations, family history, being overweight, older age and never being pregnant. Did you have any of these risk factors?...reactionsrepliesGenetics/Hereditary Risk
Tell us about your first time sitting in the chemo chair....What was your first time sitting in the chemo chair like?...reactionsrepliesTreatment