Blood Clots, Pulmonary Embolisms, and Ovarian CancerCancer and its treatments can put you at risk for many other health issues. One such risk is blood clots. One out of every 5 blood clots diagnosed is caused...reactionscomments
Cancer and Loss (Part 1)The truth is when you're diagnosed with cancer, you will experience various forms of loss. For those of us with ovarian cancer specifically, that can mean anything from the parts of...reactionscomments
Survivor's Guilt - Angry TogetherDedication: This article is dedicated to my godfather. Thank you, John, for teaching me about love, compassion, and authenticity. I am one of the lucky ones. Specifically, I am one...reactionscomments
Sexual Health After An Ovarian Cancer DiagnosisAn ovarian cancer diagnosis can impact your life in significant ways, including sex and intimacy. More often, doctors and researchers are looking at sexual health as an important part of...reactionscomments
Navigating Dating Post Ovarian CancerAfter signing my life away on the surgical consent form to remove my tumor ASAP, I went home and contemplated all the questions. Would I ever be able to have...reactionscomments
FDA Approves New Imaging Drug to Help Identify Ovarian Cancer LesionsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Cytalux® (pafolacianine) for use in adults with ovarian cancer. Cytalux is an imaging drug developed to help surgeons better...reactionscomments
The Importance of Annual Gynecological Exams"Annual Exams Save Lives" has become one of my most-touted phrases since being diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer in 2019. While many - including medical professionals and gynecologists alike -...reactions1comment
The Dangerous Bias of Assuming You Have a Male Sexual PartnerI've never been a woman who likes to toot her horn when it comes to talking about my sexuality, but since I've become an ovarian cancer thriver I've got something...reactions3comments
What Does Variant of Uncertain Significance (VUS) Mean?Genetic testing may help identify people who are at a higher risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer. However, testing results are not always certain.Genetic testing for breast and ovarian...reactionscomments
Why is Ovarian Cancer Hard to Detect?Ovarian cancer kills more women than any other cancer of the female reproductive system. With early detection, the 5-year survival rate is about 90 to 94 percent. Yet, only about...reactions1comment
Navigating the HolidaysThe holidays are an interesting time of year without a cancer diagnosis - I think people either love them or hate them, there's really no in-between. I fall into the latter...reactionscomments
How Do Drugs Get Their Names?Most drugs on the market have 2 names. They have a brand name (like Tylenol), and a generic name (like acetaminophen). Unlike brand names, generic names are used to describe...reactionscomments
You Gotta Eat and You'll Need HelpBefore cancer, I took care of everyone in the caregiver sense. I ran a solo business and saw 25+ clients per week, I was the housewife who took care of...reactions1comment
Linking Prostate, Breast, and Ovarian Cancers: What Is the Common Factor?Most cancers are sporadic or random. This means that they are caused by exposure to a carcinogen, or cancer-causing substance such as sunlight or cigarette smoke. They may also be...reactionscomments
Living with FatigueYou're tired. No, you're exhausted...I get it! You wonder when is this ever going to get better or improve, how long does it take, does it ever get better? To be...reactions1comment
Finding Beauty Through the PainI was afraid of losing many things when I was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Some things I wasn't even prepared for, yet I knew they were coming. I was...reactionscomments
Catheters and Ports for Ovarian Cancer: What Do I Need to Know?Catheters and ports are commonly used in cancer treatment. These medical devices can help make your treatment easier and less uncomfortable. Knowing more about ports and catheters can help reduce...reactionscomments
Insomnia TipsBefore chemotherapy, I bragged about how I could sleep through the night. Never in my life have I ever suffered from insomnia. Chemotherapy changed all that and it was awful...reactionscomments
Become an AdvancedOvarianCancer.net Advocate!Would you like to share your experience with the ovarian cancer community and help others who are also living with this diagnosis? We are looking to add new voices to...reactionscomments
The Role of CA125 for Ovarian CancerOvarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the United States. Unfortunately, it also causes more deaths than any other female reproductive system cancer. This includes cervical and...reactionscomments