The Skinny About Blood Thinners During Active Treatment...I'm thankful for my blood clots. They presented themselves inside both lung cavities, and they are the reason why my ovarian cancer was discovered early. I visited the ER because...reactionscomments
Start Small: Adding Movement Back in To Your Routine...For those of us who had an active lifestyle prior to being diagnosed with cancer, determining how we maintain some movement after diagnosis/surgery/during treatment, and/or how do we start again...reactions3comments
Seven Things to Know About Hospice...This article was originally published on LungCancer.net by Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH. “Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and families, but in reality, it is a wonderful...reactionscomments
To Cold Cap, Wig or Commando?!?...Losing your hair will be inevitable with the type of frontline drug the majority of women are given who have ovarian cancer. How you go about dealing with this side effect...well...reactionscomments
Bundle of Blessings...Today my heart grew to its largest capacity as I became a grandmother. My beautiful grandson, Nathaniel, was born to my youngest child. My eyes filled with tears as I...reactionscomments
Robotic Surgery Miracle...I have had several surgeries in my life, but none have ever involved extracting actual organs. From the CT scan, it appeared as though I was going to be able...reactionscomments
Combating Cancer-Related Fatigue...This article was originally published on BladderCancer.net and written by Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH. Sometimes when our lives are so busy and full, we may wonder, why do we...reactionscomments
If you could describe your ovarian cancer side effects with one emoji, which one would you pick?...Treatment side effects are hard to cope with. If you could describe them with an emoji (or multiple) which would you pick?...reactions2repliesSide Effects
You Can Do Hard Things ...You can do hard things – you are capable of so much more than you ever thought possible. This is the advice I’d give to myself on the day I...reactionscomments
My Story...When I first started having symptoms, with my stomach hurting and bloating after I ate. I went through so many upper G.I.‘s and lower G.I.‘s. The doctor said they couldn’t...reactions1comment
3 Critical Steps for Boundary and Self-Care During Active Treatment...Women can be terrible at taking care of their own personal needs. We're wired to take care of everyone else first. Cancer snaps you out of that caregiver role, and the...reactions3comments
Take the Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Survey..."The Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest!" Receiving a cancer diagnosis can change life as you know it. While some treatments and side...reactionscomments
Why Ask For Help? No Need to Burden Anyone!...Upon my initial diagnosis of ovarian cancer, my phone didn't stop ringing. Food, cards, and gifts kept appearing. People were always asking what can I do for you, how can...reactions2comments
September 25: NOCC Together in Teal Event...September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and is the biggest fundraising event for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC). Saturday, September 25, there will be a national event called "Together...reactions3comments
How Do I Connect With Other People In The Ovarian Cancer Community?...More than 21,410 women in the United States will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year. Yet, it can be challenging to find other people in your community who understand...reactionscomments
Next Steps of Therapy...Found out that a second round of 6 treatments didn't affect the size of the adnexal cyst or blood markers. Beginning another round of 3 then re-evaluate. Probably will have...reactions1comment
Mother...I watched my mother be so stubborn that even when it looked like a fist was popping out of her stomach she refused to see a doctor. When she had...reactions1comment
30 Days of Teal...If you’re like me, you know exactly when Breast Cancer Awareness Month is. But if you’re also like me, after you were diagnosed with ovarian cancer you took to Google to...reactions2comments
Effects Of Ovarian Cancer On My Life...I never dreamed that this would happen to me. I was first diagnosed in Jan 2020 with stage 1C with suspicious mesothelioma cells found in the abdominal fluid. Was treated...reactions3comments
Community Member Spotlight: Cissy...September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition, AdvancedOvarianCancer.net is highlighting the stories and experiences of community members living with ovarian cancer. Cissy's story with ovarian cancer began in August...reactions1comment
