That Discomfort You’re Feeling is Grief

A diagnosis of cancer can often trigger feelings that are hard to completely understand. Why do I feel uneasy with people who used to bring me such joy? What triggered this angry response? How can I navigate through the days when I feel fragile? Framing your emotional response to cancer as grief can help you […]

Cannabis and CBD for Cancer

There are so many questions surrounding medical cannabis and CBD, such as the difference between the two and their benefits for cancer patients. Join Dr. Diana Martinez, psychiatrist and a neuroscientist at Columbia University, as she addresses your questions and discusses the research on cannabis and CBD for medical disorders. She explains how medical cannabis […]

Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer – Building a Self-Care Toolbox

Caring for yourself throughout the cancer trajectory requires flexibility and awareness. There are different emotions and challenges that occur at the time of diagnosis, during treatment, and months (or even years) after treatment has ended. The way in which you care for yourself surrounded by others, in a professional setting, or in the middle of […]

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 […]