What NOT to Say to an Ovarian Cancer Survivor...I never anticipated being a cancer survivor. But once I was dealt these cards, I decided that I wanted to be a voice for other women who may be in...reactions1comment
Fight for Matteo...Isn’t it funny that when we are young, we think we have full control of our lives? My life has not turned out as I had planned; nonetheless, God did...reactions2comments
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 2021 Giveaway- CLOSED...This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for participating! A winner has been chosen and contacted. If not claimed by Friday, Oct. 15, we will draw a new winner. This year...reactionscomments
Ovarian Cancer Awareness: Where Do I Start?...Maybe you’re a survivor or you are a family member or friend of a survivor and you want to become more involved with ovarian cancer awareness, but you’re just not...reactionscomments
Community Member Spotlight: Jen...September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition, AdvancedOvarianCancer.net is highlighting the stories and experiences of community members living with ovarian cancer. Jen's story with ovarian cancer began in July...reactions2comments
Where Do I Start? How to Share Your Story..."I want to share my story but don't know how to start." If this sounds like you, you're not alone. I've heard people say this quite often in the ovarian...reactionscomments
Thank You for Taking Our Survey!...We appreciate you taking the time to answer all of our questions. Your responses will help us better understand life with ovarian cancer. New here? We invite you to explore...reactionscomments
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month...September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. This month we are celebrating ovarian cancer awareness by sharing must-know information and highlighting community advocacy efforts. Myth: Pap smears screen for ovarian cancer...reactionscomments
To Wig or Not To Wig, That Is The Question...The protocol for my treatment was surgery then chemo. As I was recovering from surgery, I went with our Nurse Advocate. That day was a little blurry as I was still...reactions2comments
Why Hydration is Vital During Chemo Days...My hope is that after reading this article I can convince you to drink more water while you're undergoing chemotherapy. If there is 1 thing that can make your chemo...reactionscomments
How to Talk to Children About Your Ovarian Cancer...Discussing cancer with children can be a daunting task. It may be tempting to shield children from the overwhelming, even scary, situation. But the truth is that children often pick...reactionscomments
Let's Talk About Sex....Sex and intimacy can be challenging for many women after a diagnosis. What are your biggest challenges and how do you share them with your partner?...reactions3repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Advocate Spotlight: Leya...AdvancedOvarianCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with ovarian cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Leya who was first diagnosed at age 18 with stage...reactions1comment
Genetic Testing: A Simple, Yet Complex Thing...The biggest question I receive, since I had both endometrial and ovarian cancer at the same time, is whether I have a BRCA gene mutation or Lynch Syndrome. The answer is...reactions1comment
Introducing NOCC (National Ovarian Cancer Coalition)...Being diagnosed with ovarian cancer during a pandemic was tricky with regard to finding online support. Many online groups filled up fast as all in-person meetings were canceled. I also...reactions3comments
Why do you wear teal?...Teal is the color that represents ovarian cancer and spreads awareness. Why do you wear teal? To spread awareness? For a loved one? Tell us below....reactions4repliesAwareness
Advocate Spotlight: Ruth Ann...AdvancedOvarianCancer.net shares the stories and experiences of people living with ovarian cancer. We are highlighting the story of our advocate Ruth Ann who was diagnosed with stage 2c BRCA1-positive ovarian...reactions1comment
Chemotherapy and Sex...Going through chemotherapy (chemo) is exhausting, emotionally and physically – there is no way around it. When you get started, you will likely have many questions about chemo. These might...reactionscomments
When I Say "I'm Okay" But I Am Not...When I was first diagnosed, one thing is for sure, I was not prepared for how often I would be asked how I was doing or feeling. Some people ask...reactionscomments
What stage of ovarian cancer were you diagnosed with?...Early or advanced, connect with other teal warriors by sharing the stage you were diagnosed with....reactions1replyDiagnosis