I Survived...In 1995 I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. I was treated in a military facility by a gynocology oncologist. I underwent surgery and 6 rounds of chemo (cysplain...reactions3comments
Scared...yes...Another "mass" has been discovered abd surgery scheduled. Admittedly I'm more scared now then the first time. I'm concerned of the outcome as I was told of the possibility of...reactions2replies
Yes, You Can Survive Ovarian Cancer!...From the moment you are first diagnosed, you are considered a survivor! That means you are already beating this. You are already winning! What makes it even more beautiful is...reactionscomments
I Do Go Down the Rabbit Hole of Fear...I think I was terrified for the entire year after I was diagnosed - stage 3C. There was so much that needed to be done to me - urgently (and...reactions2comments
Find Your Voice and Believe in Yourself...Long ago, before we had laptops, Health Union, and the Social Health Network crew to turn to, I learned the importance of being well-informed and advocating for others. As a...reactionscomments
Is There a Link Between Ovulation and Ovarian Cancer?...Ovulation is the process of a mature egg being released from an ovary. It usually happens once a month in people who have ovaries. It is fair to wonder whether...reactionscomments
"Just Us": Moving Forward After Infertility...Just 2 weeks prior, I was watching picturesque sunsets, imagining my ideal future with my potential husband – and even children, too. The juxtaposition between then and this moment felt...reactionscomments
It's Okay to Be Scared...We are encouraged to feel many amazing and empowering feelings from the moment we are diagnosed. We are told to be strong, keep fighting, keep our heads up, keep smiling...reactionscomments
Coping With Metastases in Advanced Ovarian Cancer...Metastases is a dirty word. For me and many others in the advanced ovarian cancer network, it defines a change, the spread of cancer cells from where they first formed...reactions3comments
Kiss Today Goodbye: Learning to Let Go...It's that time of year when folks traditionally review the many events that bring meaning to their lives. We especially tend to revisit those occurring throughout this last year. Admittedly...reactionscomments
"Just Us" - Mysterious Symptoms and Future Family Dreams...I was 29 years old, and my boyfriend Nick and I were on a dream vacation in St. Martin. As we were blissfully sitting on the beach, watching the sunset...reactionscomments
FeaturedWhat are you looking to receive from this community?...What topics or conversations are you hoping to see more of on aOC.net? What brought you here in the first place?...reactions8replies
Moving Through Denial With Ovarian Cancer...Sometimes, people admit they work best with a deadline or in crisis. It is so common to intellectualize things away rather than to face our reality and feelings. Occasionally, I...reactionscomments
Misconceptions About Ovarian Cancer...There are many myths or misconceptions about ovarian cancer. Here are a few to be aware of as someone navigates a possible diagnosis. One myth is that ovarian cancer is...reactionscomments
Everyone Has a Story: The Anatomy of a Worrier...Admittedly I am now and have always been a worrier. But, generally, people take on this style of being as the result of life experiences. This was my case when...reactionscomments
To Port, or Not to Port?...Suppose you have cancer and you are about to start IV chemotherapy. In that case, your oncologist may have given you the option to have a central line, such as...reactionscomments
Nolan Stuckenschneider...Nolan Stuckenschneider (He/Him), is a 31 year old transman, budtender, drag king, and Ovarian cancer survivor. I am not your typical ovarian cancer patient as a transman, most of the...
Prioritizing Rest...Rest is freedom from activity or labor. It is a state of motionlessness or inactivity. This includes not moving your body and resting your mind. Many times, our minds and...reactionscomments
