Let’s Talk About It: Gynecologic Cancer (Dueling Identities – When the Patient is also the Caregiver)
Navigating a cancer diagnosis is not easy. Caregiving can also be a demanding and emotionally exhausting role. When a patient is also a caregiver, the grief, strain on time and resources, mental and emotional load, and isolation can be overwhelming. Where do you find moments of respite, what perspective shifts help you regain your footing, […]
In a Nutshell: HIPEC and Ovarian Cancer
Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC), also known as “hot chemotherapy,” is a treatment for ovarian cancer, but it is controversial. In this brief conversation with Dr. Ernest Han, a gynecologic oncologist at City of Hope, we’ll discuss HIPEC, how it works, what the research says, and why there is a lack of consensus surrounding this treatment […]
Language Access: Understanding Your Rights
Getting a cancer diagnosis can be scary, especially if you don’t speak the same language as your healthcare team. But everyone deserves good care, and there are resources to help you understand your options in any language. Join us for a special talk about patient rights, language access, and how to speak up to make […]
Cannabis for Chronic Pain Management
Pain is a common challenge for many cancer patients, particularly those experiencing severe joint or nerve pain from medications aimed at reducing recurrence or managing ongoing treatment. Join us for an insightful session with Kevin Boehnke, PhD, an Assistant Professor from the University of Michigan’s Chronic Pain & Fatigue Research Center who is also a […]
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 […]