Tackling Platinum Resistant Ovarian Cancer
Platinum resistance is something that many individuals with ovarian cancer understandably worry about, and if they are platinum resistant, they wonder what their treatment options are. In this webinar, Dr. David O’Malley, Director of the Division of Gynecologic Oncology at Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Cancer (OSUCCC), discusses what platinum resistant ovarian cancer is, current […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer – Living With Uncertainty
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, we discuss strategies to tame the anxiety […]
Beyond the Basics: Ovarian Cancer Surgery
Surgery is an essential part of ovarian cancer treatment, and there are always new developments in the field. You may find yourself wondering what you should know about laparoscopy vs. laparotomy, HIPEC, secondary cytoreductive surgery, and more. During this webinar, Dr. Kara Long Roche, Associate Director of the Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program at Memorial Sloan […]
The Advantages and Challenges of Clinical Trials
Let’s reframe the way we think about clinical trials. Did you know that clinical trials are not just for those diagnosed with Stage IV? At any stage of their diagnosis, a patient can look at clinical trials as a potential treatment option to add in conjunction with standard care or as a completely new treatment. […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer – Sick & Tired of Being Sick & 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 of time. Fatigue can have an impact on our mental and emotional well-being as well.
The Truth about Diet, Exercise, and Cancer
Because there is so much advice available about diet trends and exercise, it is sometimes hard to know what information to trust. Join Dr. Nicole Simone, Radiation Oncologist at Thomas Jefferson University, to discover the truth about diet and exercise, especially as it relates to a cancer diagnosis. She presents the most current research behind […]
That Discomfort You’re Feeling is Grief
A diagnosis of cancer can often trigger feelings that are hard to completely understand. Why do I feel uneasy with people who used to bring me such joy? What triggered this angry response? How can I navigate through the days when I feel fragile? Framing your emotional response to cancer as grief can help you […]
Cannabis and CBD for Cancer
There are so many questions surrounding medical cannabis and CBD, such as the difference between the two and their benefits for cancer patients. Join Dr. Diana Martinez, psychiatrist and a neuroscientist at Columbia University, as she addresses your questions and discusses the research on cannabis and CBD for medical disorders. She explains how medical cannabis […]
Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer – Building a Self-Care Toolbox
Caring for yourself throughout the cancer trajectory requires flexibility and awareness. There are different emotions and challenges that occur at the time of diagnosis, during treatment, and months (or even years) after treatment has ended. The way in which you care for yourself surrounded by others, in a professional setting, or in the middle of […]
