Fertility-Sparing Treatment for Gynecologic Cancer
For those of reproductive age who want to have biological children, fertility is a vital consideration following a diagnosis of gynecologic cancer. While treatment is essential for survival, it can impact reproductive health. Join Dr. Katherine Mager, a gynecologic oncologist at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, for an engaging discussion on fertility-sparing treatment of gynecologic […]
Let’s Talk About It: Gynecologic Cancer (Cultivating Resilience)
Resilience is the ability to adapt and cope in healthy, helpful ways during times of adversity. Resilience includes a collection of traits that help someone navigate hardship. While some of these qualities may feel innate, most traits of resilience can be learned and cultivated. Finding your way through cancer survivorship isn’t about dismissing hard feelings. […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer (Making Meaning after a Cancer Diagnosis)
Making meaning from hardship is a complex conversation. Many cancer survivors feel the delicate balance between making meaning and the internalized or external pressure that often follows a cancer diagnosis. Questions such as “What now?” are common when treatment ends. Well-meaning friends and family may subtly (or not so subtly) expect us to behave or […]
Biomarkers and Ovarian Cancer Treatment: What You Need to Know
Biomarkers play an essential role in ovarian cancer treatment and the evolution of personalized medicine. At the same time, understanding how various biomarkers can inform your treatment options can be confusing. In this webinar, Dr. Leslie Boyd, Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Perlmutter Cancer Center, will help make sense of it all by providing an […]
The Latest Treatments for Uterine Cancer and What’s in the Pipeline
Uterine cancer molecular categories now drive many treatment options. Join Dr. Gottfried Konecny, gynecologic medical oncologist and professor at UCLA Health, as he explains new treatments that span across molecular categories, with a particular emphasis on the No Specific Mutational Profile (NSMP). Of the four molecular categories for uterine cancer, over 50% of endometrial cancers […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer (To Disclose or Not to Disclose Your Diagnosis)
Sharing your cancer diagnosis with others can bring up a range of unexpected feelings and questions. Deciding who you tell, how much to share, and why are all important things to consider. The answer to these questions is personal, and it varies not only between survivors but also in different settings and relationships in your […]
Medical Debt: What to do, When to do it, and How to handle debt collectors
With the high cost of medical treatment, many cancer patients are at risk of incurring huge debt. This presentation will focus on steps to take prior to treatment to avoid, or reduce the amount of out-of-pocket medical costs. It will also discuss the rights of patients faced with substantial hospital bills and provide tips on […]
Primary Peritoneal Cancer 101
Do you have questions or want to learn more about primary peritoneal cancer? Primary peritoneal cancer is very similar to ovarian cancer, but there are differences. Please join Dr. Thanh Dellinger, a gynecologic oncologist at City of Hope, for a webinar covering the basics of this rare cancer, including treatments and any promising research advances. […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer (Managing the Fear of Recurrence or Progression)
Living with uncertainty is one of the harshest realities of a cancer diagnosis. Waiting for scan results, noticing intrusive thoughts, and feeling the fear of recurrence or the uncertainty of progression are examples of common challenges survivors find difficult to navigate. While it may be unrealistic to think these feelings will completely go away, we […]
