Cancer Treatment: Immunotherapy Versus ChemotherapyMore people may know of chemotherapy or chemo as a cancer treatment. But immunotherapy is gaining traction, and for good reason. Immunotherapy is a promising advancement in the treatment of...reactionscomments
If I Forgot to Say Thank YouLearning you have cancer and coping with the news can bring on many complicated responses. Most of us begin by trying to cope through denial. Self-talk may sound like, "We...reactionscomments
Advanced Stage: Fight to Live or Fight to Choose?I've been a Zoom support group facilitator for the past few months to ovarian cancer survivors. These brave women show up for 1 hour every month and bring their fragile...reactions2comments
Starting ChemoI'll never forget the first time I walked into chemo. There's a whole ritual that I had to go through each time I came in, which started withdrawing my blood...reactionscomments
Finding Credible Health InformationThere is a lot of health information available on the internet these days. From personal blogs and online magazines to government websites and beyond, advice about your health is available...reactionscomments
If Ever I Would Leave YouI have been in love with life for the last 74 years. Yet, like many, I experienced great joy and unimaginable loss. Out of this and my advanced nursing background...reactions6comments
In America: What's That?The In America Survey is now closed. Ovarian cancer is the second most common gynecologic cancer in the United States, and anyone with ovaries can develop ovarian cancer. Regardless, it...reactionscomments
I Am Woman, Hear Me RoarBuried away in the world of chemotherapy, I lost my faith that I would emerge again with strength and wholeness. I isolated myself trying to reduce the potential for infection...reactionscomments
Thank Those Who Show Up for YouWhether you are in the thick of treatment or a few years out, we still not only need to keep taking care of ourselves, but we also need to take...reactionscomments
Will I Ever Be the Same Again?Many people dislike change. As a result, they plan their lives intending to maintain the status quo. They may even look for ways to keep things the same when change...reactions4comments
Long-Term Ovarian Cancer SurvivorshipIf you have ovarian cancer, you may have had surgery, chemotherapy, and/or radiation. Now, you may be wondering what the next steps in your cancer journey are. Long-term ovarian cancer...reactionscomments
Surviving and ThrivingI am oh so happy to report...I overcame the hardship of GI symptoms and lethargy by stepping away from a plan that included two additional chemotherapy sessions. After a serious...reactionscomments
It's Your Future, Not TheirsSometimes in life, we have to choose between what we need and what makes others happy. Having a cancer diagnosis truly makes you realize life is too short. I can...reactionscomments
Ovarian Cancer Genetic Testing ExperiencesWhen you are facing an ovarian cancer diagnosis, your health team will ask you many questions. Some of those questions will relate to your family history and genetics. We recently...reactionscomments
Despite CrisisI usually have so much to say to bring a sense of hope to others, but I suddenly feel angry and distraught about even the little things. There are no...reactionscomments
Finding Support Resources for Ovarian CancerFinding resources for support following a cancer diagnosis is vital. While you choose a treatment plan to care for your body, cancer support resources help care for your mental and...reactionscomments
This is Our TimeAs the fall of leaves stirs the air and winter settles in, so many of us look forward to this magical time of year. It is a time of new...reactionscomments
From Darkness to LightMy second diagnosis of ovarian cancer was so much more difficult than my first time. I was diagnosed at a much more advanced stage. By the time I found out...reactionscomments
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!As we begin December, it is almost impossible to ignore the coming of the Christmas and New Year holidays. Personally, I find the holidays full of meaning in my here...reactionscomments
Take Care of Your Mental HealthI know for many that as autumn ends, we are usually exhausted. With Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the fall, it adds a reminder that we’ve had to deal with...reactionscomments