Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help...During a cancer diagnosis and treatment, there will be times where you know you need help. There will also be times where you may not be ready to ask for...reactions1comment
Scanxiety... Here We Go Again...At the moment, I am sitting in the atrium of the hospital waiting for my PET scan appointment. This seems to be customary nowadays, happening time and time again. But...reactionscomments
Alisa Manzelli...Alisa is a 32-year-old, Los Angeles native, who loves hiking, traveling, live music, and being a dog mom to her Chihuahua-Terrier rescue pup. She is also a proud graduate of...
To Our Caregivers: THANK YOU!...Dear Caregiver, Care-Partner, Caring Family and Friends, Thank you for all that you do. In the moments when I am not feeling well, you have been there for me. Life...reactionscomments
Learning to Accept and Live with the Statistics...I’m not going to lie, sometimes I forget that I had cancer. That brief moment of bliss and detachment is the hardest part to cope with because once I snap...reactionscomments
What Does Research Say About Ovarian Cancer and Hypertension?...Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is often linked to health risks. However, some research shows that women with ovarian cancer who are also being treated for high blood pressure may...reactionscomments
Hair Loss Tips...When the pharmacist said I would be starting to lose my hair in 2 weeks, I knew I would want to buzz my hair at the first sign of hair...reactionscomments
What side effects did you experience?...98% of our In America respondents experienced side effects; fatigue being the most common. What ovarian cancer side effects did you experience?...reactions8repliesSide Effects
What treatment did you use for your ovarian cancer?...95% of our In America Survey respondents used surgery and 92% used chemotherapy. What treatment did you use?...reactionsrepliesTreatment
Why Does Cancer Cause Insomnia?...This article was originally published on BladderCancer.net by TK Sellman. Published research confirms that insomnia affects between half and three-quarters of all people who have been diagnosed with cancer. Other...reactionscomments
Did your sexual relationship change with your partner after your radical hysterectomy ?...Share your thoughts on this often overlooked topic....reactions5repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Is fatigue an issue for you ? If so, how do you manage it?...If you've been through chemotherapy you know that fatigue was an issue. How did you overcome fatigue when you were going through treatment? And, if you are on maintenance therapy...reactionsrepliesSide EffectsSymptoms
Why Bedside Manner Matters...I won the lottery when it came to my lead oncologist. She’s not only literally my lifesaver, but she’s my friend and partner in crime when it comes to awareness...reactionscomments
Does Breastfeeding Lower the Risk of Ovarian Cancer?...We often focus on how breastfeeding helps the baby, but what about the moms? Many women report that breastfeeding their babies makes them feel less stressed and anxious. Breastfeeding also...reactionscomments
Lynch Syndrome and Ovarian Cancer...Genetics can be an important part of someone’s health. Certain genetic syndromes are related to different cancers. One example is Lynch syndrome, which has been linked to ovarian cancer. Knowing...reactionscomments
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 diagnosis, with 6 chemotherapy treatments, 3 CT scans...reactionscomments
I Had A Second Opinion...The day that I received my diagnosis of ovarian cancer, I was referred to a local oncologist. When I met with the oncologist, she told me I needed surgery as...reactionscomments
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Ovarian Cancer...Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the United States, and anyone with ovaries can develop ovarian cancer. Regardless, it can be hard to know what to...reactionscomments
FeaturedHow did you discover that you had ovarian cancer?...69% of our In America Survey respondents said they discovered that they had ovarian cancer from screening after symptoms and 18% said they discovered it unintentionally. How did you discover...reactions12replies
FeaturedWhat is one thing you want the world to know about ovarian cancer?...Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the United States. Help spread awareness about ovarian cancer by sharing one thing you want the world to know....reactions1replyCoping
