Strengthening Resilience...While in a state of confusion and turmoil after restarting chemotherapy, it still gives me great peace to remind myself to stay in the present. This statement is my daily...reactionscomments
Power of the Teal Tribe...When you first hear the words - "You have ovarian cancer," you feel alone. Isolated on a desert island. Confused. Scared. Maybe even asking what comes next. After hearing those...reactionscomments
Stronger Together: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month...September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. This month we are celebrating ovarian cancer awareness by highlighting the importance of community. Ovarian cancer is a life-changing diagnosis. It can be overwhelming...reactionscomments
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway!...The Blood Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! This year, we are honoring Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month with a special giveaway. The giveaway starts...reactionscomments
FeaturedWords of Encouragement for the Teal Tribe...What are some words of encouragement you'd like to share with your fellow teal warriors? Share them with us below and brighten someone's day!...reactionsreplies
The Mind-Body Experience: Owning Your Feelings...A special thanks to a community member NNR who suggested we write about this topic. Years ago, when in Gestalt Therapy training, our class attended supervised weekend retreats in a...reactionscomments
Magical Thinking: How Could This Be Happening to Me?...At birth, humans start a life-long journey of learning. Imagine observing an infant and their amazement as they watch their tiny hand move- turning left and right in the air...reactionscomments
You Aren't Crazy, You Just Need To Be Heard...What do you do when you are trying to explain your troublesome and nagging symptoms to your physician, and they don't believe you? That seems like a crazy question, doesn't...reactions2comments
Stand By Me: A Tribute to Caregivers...This month I started yet another round of chemotherapy. I immediately felt sad and hopeless that the cancer had advanced again. It is easy to fall inside myself, to be...reactionscomments
Life Rocked My World Again...I am an ovarian cancer survivor of almost 7 years. I have 2 fur babies with my husband Dan. I have countless nieces, nephews, cousins, friends' kiddos that call me...reactionscomments
Taste and Smell Changes With Ovarian Cancer Treatment...Changes in taste and smell are common side effects of ovarian cancer treatment. These changes can lead to decreased appetite, weight loss, a dislike and avoidance of certain foods, and...reactionscomments
Chemotherapy: Preparing Mind, Body and Spirit...Chemotherapy is a longstanding treatment for people diagnosed with cancer, especially ovarian cancer. It includes a class of drugs known as "cytotoxins," which literally "kill" off cells. The aim is...reactionscomments
Respect Your Choices (And Others)...I was once told it was time to put cancer behind me and move on... I am not sure about you, but I really did not enjoy being told what...reactionscomments
Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer...Cancers that affect people between the ages of 15 and 39 are often called adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancers. This age group makes up about 5 percent of people...reactionscomments
What are some tips for dealing with insomnia?...Insomnia affects between half and three-quarters of all people who have been diagnosed with cancer. What are some tips for dealing with insomnia?...reactions1replySide EffectsSleep
How do you maintain hope?...Maintaining hope is not easy, especially after receiving an ovarian cancer diagnosis. How do you maintain hope?...reactionsreplies
What are your tips for finding a good oncologist?...Share your tips with fellow community members looking for an oncologist! If you haven’t found a good one, what challenges have you faced?...reactions1replyHealthcare Team
Touch Me, Hold Me, Never Let Me Go...Please take a walk with me. This story may also resound in your memories, especially if you are young or young at heart. Visualize a time when your eyes met another...reactionscomments
Community Views: Ovarian Cancer Symptom Experiences...Following an ovarian cancer diagnosis, you might think about the symptoms you had leading up to that point. What your body was trying to communicate may suddenly be clear. We...reactionscomments
Focusing on the Positive...Sometimes it is difficult to keep a positive attitude, but we do our very best to try! Here are some tips for focusing on the positive each day. Smile as...reactionscomments
