Tips for Managing Chemobrain
Chemobrain, or mental fogginess, is experienced by many patients during and after cancer treatment. But what are some strategies that help? In this webinar, Dennis Lin, OTD, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist at City of Hope National Medical Center, will provide tips on how you can manage chemobrain and support better engagement in your daily life. Key […]
Understanding and Managing Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN)
Certain chemotherapy drugs can cause chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), which is one of the most common side effects of treatment. Chemotherapy treatments cause peripheral neuropathy by damaging the nerves in the fingers, hands, arms, legs, and feet. This can lead to symptoms including pain, numbness, tingling, and difficulty with mobility, which can greatly impact one’s […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer (Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired)
Cancer-related fatigue is one of the most challenging treatment-related side effects. Your level of cancer-related fatigue may vary from day to day or last for extended periods. Survivors experience fatigue related to cancer treatment, but fatigue can also be a side effect of the logistical, mental, and emotional toll cancer takes on someone. This mental […]
What’s New with PARP Inhibitors and Ovarian Cancer?
PARP inhibitors have revolutionized ovarian cancer treatment, but recent updates to the FDA-approved indications have caused confusion and raised questions for patients. So what do these changes mean? Dr. Thomas Herzog, Deputy Director of the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center, discusses the current landscape of PARP inhibitors for ovarian cancer and what it means for […]
Let’s Talk About It: Shifting Focus: The Relationship with Your Body
Cancer treatment can change the relationship you have with your body. Surgical scars, hair loss, changes in sensitivity, discomfort or pain, and ongoing side effects can be overwhelming and emotional to experience. Feelings of loss, disconnect, anger, and shame are normal to have but can be uncomfortable or complicated to navigate. Julie Larson, LCSW, openly […]
Ways to Manage Ovarian Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Ovarian cancer treatment can cause a variety of unpleasant and sometimes debilitating side effects. So, how do you maintain your quality of life during treatment? Courtney Arn, APRN-CNP, a Certified Nurse Practitioner at Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center (OSUCCC), discusses the common side effects of ovarian cancer treatment and how you can manage them. […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer (Self-Compassion: The Gift You Give Yourself)
The most impactful messages during your cancer survivorship are often the ones you tell yourself. But being patient with our worries, managing the expectations we set for ourselves, and tolerating the discomfort of our sadness is hard work. Join us as we discuss the power of self-compassion and ways you can cultivate a more gentle […]
Ask the Expert: Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
What do you want to know about ovarian cancer recurrence? Bring your questions about treatment options, the latest research, clinical trials, and more. Dr. Roisin O’Cearbhaill, Research Director of Gynecologic Medical Oncology Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), will provide answers and clarity about managing recurrent disease. This is SHARE’s ninth annual Joan […]
The Cost of Cancer: Financial Burdens of Treatment
Financial stress, also called financial toxicity, is a devastating but increasingly common side effect of cancer care that impacts individuals living with cancer and those coping with the long-term treatment effects. But what are some ways to deal with the financial toll? Join Dr. Bridgette Thom, from Memorial Sloan Kettering’s Department of Nursing, as she […]