Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer – Beating Brain Fog
Brain fog isn’t a medical term but it is used to describe the feeling that you don’t have mental clarity. Chemobrain can be a side effect of chemotherapy that results in challenges with remembering details, multi-tasking, or staying focused through longer tasks. Aside from the impact of medication, a diagnosis of cancer itself can be […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer – Survivor’s Guilt
The question “Why me?” often exemplifies the experience of survivor’s guilt. Feeling survivor’s guilt is more common than you may think and can be triggered in different ways. Your positive news at a follow-up visit, regaining strength when treatment ends, and having manageable side effects are all events that may counter-intuitively lead to stress or […]
Managing the Cause and Effects of Lymphedema
Lymphedema caused by cancer treatment may not occur until months or years after treatment. It is most commonly associated with breast cancer patients who have had radiation treatments. It occurs when the lymph vessels are not able to adequately drain lymph fluid, usually from an arm or leg. Dr. Mei R. Fu (PhD, RN, FAAN), […]
Report Back from SGO 2023: What’s New in Ovarian Cancer?
Curious about what’s new in ovarian cancer research? Join Dr. Dineo Khabele, Mitchell & Elaine Yanow Professor and Chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Washington University School of Medicine, as she shares the latest updates from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer. Dr. Khabele will also highlight […]
When Cancer Changes our Relationship with Our Children
When a parent has cancer the whole family experiences the trauma of the diagnosis and it can have untold affects on our children and our relationships with our children. Join us and our guest speaker Haley Pollack, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Bright Spot Network, to learn some ways to remain connected to your children […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer – Leaving a Legacy
A legacy is not just what you leave behind. It is also the connections you make and the ways you live that create a lasting impact on your relationships and the world around you. Sometimes people are planting the seeds of their long-lasting legacy without even knowing it. Other times it is taking a moment […]
Scans and Ovarian Cancer: Everything You Want to Know
When you’re diagnosed with ovarian cancer, scans become an inevitable part of life. But what are the differences between the imaging tests? When should which scans be used? What about the pros and cons of each test? Join Dr. Kevin Holcomb, Vice-Chair of Gynecology and member of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Weill Cornell […]
Family Ties: Knowing Your Connection to Cancer (with MSK)
On April 20, join Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) and SHARE Cancer Support for a talk about family health history. At this talk, you will: Key Takeaways from Webinar Viewers: Learn what your family’s health history can tell you about your risk for cancer. Find out how to get genetic testing. Get helpful tips […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer – Scanxiety
Living with uncertainty is one of the harshest realities of a cancer diagnosis. Waiting for scan results or feeling the fear of recurrence are examples of common challenges survivors find difficult to navigate. While it may be unrealistic to think the feeling of uncertainty will completely go away, join us on as we discuss strategies […]