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. […]

Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer – Treatment Decision Making

Making treatment decisions are stressful. The work of understanding complex medical information, crafting questions for your medical team, and trusting oneself is hard. Join us as we break down this intense time in ways that may make it feel more manageable and help you regain a sense of calm as you work hard to care […]

Everything You Want to Know About PARP Inhibitors

PARP inhibitors have revolutionized ovarian cancer treatment and provided hope for so many patients. At the same time, a lot of questions often come up about their use: when should they be used? How long can they be taken for? PARP after PARP? Dr. Kathleen Moore, Director of the Oklahoma TSET Phase I Program at […]