Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer – Cancer and Your Online Identity
Seeking support and information from the internet can be a common and healthy way of navigating cancer survivorship. But consuming media can also leave us feeling unsettled. The consequences, both helpful and hurtful, of what you share online are worth considering. Join us on Wednesday, February 8th as we talk together about how the internet […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer – Crafting Vision Boards Together
A diagnosis of cancer can cloud not only our view of the future but our sense of ourselves. To dream feels reckless and may trigger feelings of sadness and loss. Untethered and uncertain, how do you step into the year ahead? A diagnosis of cancer can also bring clarity to the important aspects of one’s […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer (Dealing with Cancer Treatment Burnout)
The ongoing nature of cancer treatment, follow-up care, blood work, and side effect management can feel overwhelming over time. Join us January 10th for this discussion as we talk honestly about feelings of cancer treatment burnout, explore strategies for caring for ourselves over the long term, and work together to name what is helpful as […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer – Setting Goals as Self-Care
When so much of cancer support promotes staying present or taking things “one step at a time” setting goals can feel scary, reckless even. Yet personal goals that are aligned with your values help you stay focused, feel empowered, and experience a stronger sense of control. Join us on Wednesday, December 14th to learn more […]
Part 1: When Cancer Treatment Causes Menopause – The Physical Impact
In this two-part series, we will discuss both the physical and emotional impact of menopause that is caused by cancer treatment. Join us for Part 1, which explores the physical impact. For women who have not reached menopause naturally before their diagnosis, some cancer treatments can cause early or sudden menopause. Join Marisa Cortese-Peske, Nurse […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer – Cancer-Fighting Foods and Holiday Cooking
During the holidays, food often takes center stage as we celebrate. Although holiday foods have a reputation for being “unhealthy” there is still plenty for you to enjoy that is both delicious and nutritious, whether you’re in active treatment or not. Come kick off the holiday season with Pam Braun, a 18-year late-stage survivor, cookbook […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer – Finding “Us” Again – Changes in Relationships After Cancer
A cancer diagnosis doesn’t only affect the person diagnosed. Loved ones also feel the impact and changes in relationships are common. Join us on Wednesday, October 19th as we talk honestly about adjusting to new roles, changes in levels of intimacy, and communication hurdles. Together let’s get curious about what this road might be like […]
Women of Color and their Personal Products: Knowing What is in Your Beauty Routine
We use personal and beauty products every day, but do we really know what is in these products? Dr. Jasmine McDonald, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, discusses what is considered a toxic ingredient and why, what types of ingredients to lookout for, and the importance of knowing what […]
Beyond BRCA and HRD
Ovarian cancer treatment continues to evolve and some women benefit from new therapy options in addition to gold standard surgery and frontline chemotherapy. But what if you’re not a BRCA mutation carrier or your doctor thinks your cancer is not HRD (homologous recombination deficient)? Women for whom PARP inhibitors are not indicated, haven’t worked, or […]
