Navigating Transportation Barriers to Cancer CareDifferent 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
It's Me - It's Not You: Coping Styles and New MotivationAs 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 PatienceI 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 DaysFeeling 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
Tips for Starting (and Sticking to) an Exercise RoutineImproving 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
Teal Tips for Life Post-DiagnosisWelcome 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
Waiting for Signs of ImprovementFour 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 CancerOvarian 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 CancerThis 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 ReportGetting 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
On a Clear Day You Can See ForeverMy code throughout life includes accepting responsibility for my words and actions. I see this way of being as an essential virtue at home and work. As a therapist, I...reactionscomments
Ovarian Cancer and HysterectomyUnfortunately, since most of the time ovarian cancer isn't caught and diagnosed in most women until it's already stage 3 or even more advanced, we are already facing surgery! Tumors...reactionscomments
Ovarian Cancer: Rocking Our WorldAt this time in my life, I hear more about friends and family facing cancer. Yet, for many years I have known that this disease could easily be part of...reactionscomments
Taking Care of Your ScarWhile ovarian cancer treatment can look different for every survivor, many patients undergo some sort of surgery. In my case, I had emergency surgery to remove my right ovary and...reactionscomments
How Being a Dog Mom Helps Me Cope With InfertilityThere's no question that an advanced ovarian cancer diagnosis and infertility go hand-in-hand. But being only 29 years old at the time of my diagnosis, losing my fertility quickly became...reactionscomments
Building a Bag for ChemotherapyAs you prepare for your first chemo treatment and future treatments, I'd like to recommend you take a few things with you, but let's start with a good friend. A...reactionscomments
My Favorite ThingsI'm not quite sure when it all started. Despite being dedicated to planning for our future, everything suddenly stopped in the fall of 2018. I mark this date as it...reactionscomments
Your Healing Path, Not MineI recently met with a fellow survivor who wanted to chat and pick my brain. She has chosen not to share much about it publicly and respectfully chooses to deal...reactions1comment