Advanced Ovarian Cancer: You Are Responsible for Your Resilience...No matter how difficult to accept, we all know life has limits. That is, there is a beginning and an end. Even the noblest will someday die. Death is not...reactionscomments
The Doctor Just Told Me I Was Going Through Menopause...My story oh I was bleeding very heavily and went to the doctor. The doctor just told me I was going through menopause. I had to go to a wedding...reactions1comment
Ascites Relief ...Does anyone have any experience with ascites? My grandmother has stage IV ovarian cancer and has been on chemo since April of 2020. About a month ago, her abdominal cavity...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceSymptomsSide Effects
Navigating Transportation Barriers to Cancer Care...Different treatments and appointments are part of fighting cancer. But keeping up with these commitments can be quite hard. Studies show that one of the biggest hurdles can be getting...reactionscomments
"In the Bleak Midwinter"...Winter holidays are filled with miracles of birth and light. Although we sometimes overdo it, is it possible we all need a prescribed time to bring joy into our lives?...reactionscomments
Anyone like to share their experience with pelvic radiation?...A community member on Facebook is starting radiation and wanted to know if anyone would like to share their experience with pelvic radiation....reactionsrepliesTreatment
It's Me - It's Not You: Coping Styles and New Motivation...As a therapist, I'm bewildered when I hear the message, "It's me. It's not you." People use this statement to indicate ownership of an interpersonal problem. However, does taking responsibility...reactionscomments
What Is the Relationship Between Fallopian Tubes and Ovarian Cancer?...As doctors learn more about the origins of ovarian cancer, they develop new ways to try to prevent it. Research shows that many types of ovarian cancers begin in the...reactionscomments
Practicing the Virtues: The Power of Patience...I realize now, more than ever, that we are the sum of all our experiences. As a result, we create meaning in every highly-stressful event and those that bring great...reactionscomments
Staying Hydrated on Chemo Days...Feeling more thirsty than usual on chemotherapy days is normal. It is important to pay attention to this sign from your body. But getting enough fluids can be tricky after...reactionscomments
FeaturedWas your ovarian cancer difficult to diagnose? ...One of the main problems with diagnosing ovarian cancer is the lack of clear-cut symptoms. Many times, in early ovarian cancer there either are no symptoms or they are very...reactions1replyDiagnosis
FeaturedWhat has been your experience with radiation therapy?...Radiation therapy usually is not used as a main treatment for ovarian cancer. But it may be used if the cancer has spread somewhere else. Radiation therapy uses high-energy X-rays...reactionsrepliesTreatment
Tips for Starting (and Sticking to) an Exercise Routine...Improving your physical fitness has a host of benefits, regardless of whether you have cancer. Walking, swimming, biking, dancing, jogging, or skiing can help you manage many of the physical...reactionscomments
FeaturedWhat post-diagnosis tips do you have?...Share your post-diagnosis tips!...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Teal Tips for Life Post-Diagnosis...Welcome to the Teal Club! The moment you received your ovarian cancer diagnosis, you became a member! You now join the many people successfully surviving this every day! When you...reactionscomments
Legacy...Over the years, AdvancedOvarianCancer.net has lost powerful voices in the advanced ovarian cancer community. Hear the stories of those advocates who are no longer with us as we celebrate their...
Waiting for Signs of Improvement...Four years ago, I learned that my life was about to change. Like many others, I discovered I had advanced ovarian cancer with a life expectancy of about 4 years...reactionscomments
Interview With Nolan: Yes, Trans People Can Get Ovarian Cancer...Ovarian cancer can affect anyone who has female reproductive organs. We often assume that all people with ovarian cancer are women, but this is not always the case. We interviewed...reactionscomments
A Portrait of a Women With Advanced Ovarian Cancer...This morning, I remembered an experience from long ago. My children were just 2 and 3. Although so very young, they attended Montessori preschool. Like many mothers, I dropped them...reactionscomments
Understanding Your Pathology Report...Getting an ovarian cancer diagnosis can be scary and surprising. The words used by your doctor may be confusing. The medical terms may not be familiar to you yet. To...reactionscomments
