Managing Ovarian Cancer Treatment Side Effects
The treatments for ovarian cancer can cause a variety of unpleasant and sometimes debilitating side effects. So, how do you maintain quality of life during treatment? In this webinar, Mollie A. Finkel, MSN WHNP-BC AOCNP, Clinical Program Manager for GYN Oncology at The Blavatnik Family- Chelsea Medical Center at Mount Sinai, discusses common side effects […]
Ovarian Cancer 101
Following an ovarian cancer diagnosis, you probably have a lot of questions and it can feel overwhelming trying to make sense of it all. In this webinar, Dr. Theresa L. Werner, Medical Director of the Clinical Trials Office at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI), goes over the basics of ovarian cancer. Join us and get a […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer – Sex and Intimacy After Cancer
Let’s talk about sex! Although sex after ovarian cancer can be complicated, there are tips and tools that can help. In this webinar, Ashley Arkema, NP, Nurse Practitioner in the Female Sexual Medicine Program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), shares techniques to improve sex and intimacy after cancer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kbnl-qx9a6Y
Genetics and “Genomics”: The Ins and Outs of Testing for Patients with Gynecologic Cancer
The words genetics and “genomics” are sometimes used interchangeably, but what exactly do these two terms mean and how are they different? This program will help unpack the confusion surrounding these very different forms of testing. Join Peggy Cottrell, MS, CGC, board certified genetic counselor at Sharsheret and Dr. Roisin O’Cearbhaill, Research Director of the […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer – The Power of Traditions
The holiday season can be a time marked by family and seasonal traditions. Traditions can be comforting and centering in a way that helps us hold onto a sense of normalcy. But this time can also feel hard when the changes in your health seem more obvious compared to other times. Join us as we […]
What to Know About Ovarian Cancer Recurrence
What to Know About Ovarian Cancer Recurrence Recurrence is understandably on the minds of many ovarian cancer survivors and with that, questions are likely to arise. In this webinar, Dr. Stephanie Wethington, Director of the Susan L. Burgert M.D. Gynecologic Oncology Survivorship Program at Johns Hopkins Medicine, provide an overview of the diagnosis and management […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer Recurrence
Hearing your cancer has returned can feel scary. These slides talk about facing the road ahead after a recurrence of ovarian cancer. From close communication with your medical team to finding the right type of support so you feel less alone, we can help find your footing one step at a time.
Ask the Expert: Rare Ovarian Cancers
We’re excited to welcome back Dr. Amanda Nickles Fader, Director of the Center for Rare Gynecologic Cancers at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, to answer viewers’ questions on rare ovarian cancers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBfqZGW1-SI
Navigating Gynecologic Cancer as a Young Adult
A cancer diagnosis at any age is likely to be overwhelming, but young adults diagnosed with cancer also face a unique set of challenges, emotions, and concerns. In this webinar, Lauren Chatalian, oncology social worker and Women and Children’s Program Manager at CancerCare, addresses topics like dating, body image, sex and intimacy, fertility, and more. […]
