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Known for his writings that included Elizabethan and Jacobean drama, John Donne wrote his famous Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions during the latter part of his life. Facing his own serious...

As we proceed through the passages of life, there are certainly opportunities for change along the way. However, many of us do all we can to keep things constant, especially...

Holy crap. If cancer wasn’t enough to deal with...let’s talk about the stress of money. How the hell are you going to pay for your care? Here are some tips...

Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health. It also aims to expand opportunities for health...

In May 2022, I responded to news of the further advance of my ovarian cancer. My trusty PET scan indicated enlarged lymph nodes, the spread to my right lung, and...

Many emotions arise when you are facing a cancer diagnosis. Finding ways to process those feelings is important. One technique that many find helpful is journaling. Journaling allows you to...

On a recent Sunday Morning CBS television interview, my tears flowed before my awareness and emotions could connect. I have learned to let my body teach me. This time my...

And before you know the treatment that became your security blanket is now over... If there is one known fact about ovarian cancer (yes, there are plenty of other known...

I often remind my readers that I re-engaged in a chemo regime that will end at some unknown time. While the goal is 4-6 months of treatment, my organs seem...

In 2017 I had been fighting ovarian cancer for 2 years. During that time, I endured a lot, and I was prepared to handle all that came with this. But...

Ovarian cancer comes with many misconceptions. Friends and family often lack awareness of this type of cancer. It can feel frustrating to need to educate about the disease while living...

Spending a lifetime in healthcare, my experience with suffering may be skewed. To be present and of value to others, we build up some resistance to pain and suffering. I...

It wasn't until I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer that I started to realize the benefit of a second opinion. From both personal and professional experiences, I believe patients don't...

For many people, cancer is the worst fear of all. Often, just the word cancer leads people to imagine hair loss, chemotherapy, nausea, and other physical symptoms. However, the physical...

When I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, I immediately had my world turned upside down. I was facing fear and living in emotional turmoil. Going through chemotherapy and the changes...

If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical gaslighting can happen to anyone, but it most...

The road to an ovarian cancer diagnosis can be long and winding. From initial symptoms to the emotions leading up to a diagnosis to self-advocacy, this diagnosis journey can be...

Many of us are managing through an illness that may someday take our lives. However, I believe we all have a timestamp indicating a beginning and an end. Unfortunately, mine...

For those dealing with the various symptoms of menopause - whether surgery-related, chemotherapy-induced, or brought on by certain types of prescription medications - hot flashes and night sweats are likely...

When it comes to being diagnosed with cancer and going through cancer treatment I believe the financial cost of living with cancer is one of the most underestimated layers of...