Let’s Talk About It: Breast 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 worry, 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer (To Disclose or Not to Disclose Your Diagnosis)

Sharing your cancer diagnosis with others can bring up a range of unexpected feelings and questions. Deciding who you tell, how much to share, and why are all important things to consider. The answer to these questions is personal, and it varies not only between survivors but also in different settings and relationships in your […]

Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (It is Your One and Only Body – Learning to Love it Again)

When undergoing cancer treatment, our bodies often change, and it is common to be critical of ourselves as we struggle to heal. Being at peace with our own bodies can be difficult, and the thought of sharing our bodies with someone else can be terrifying. How can we learn to recognize and silence self-criticism, allowing […]

Rebuilding Myself: A Post-Breast Cancer Reintroduction

Are you feeling a bit lost at the end of your treatment? One of the hardest things after treatment is not knowing what happens next. While it may bring some happiness and relief, it may also bring fear, depression, and anxiety. The fear of recurrence is real. Life can feel confusing. Some breast cancer survivors, […]

Reclaiming Your Sexuality After Gynecologic Cancer

Sexual health and intimacy are important parts of life, but gynecologic cancer and its treatments can cause physical and emotional changes that affect survivors’ sex lives. While sex and intimacy after gynecologic cancer may be different, there are ways to adapt and tips and tools that can help. Nicole Dreibelbis and Nora Lersch, nurse practitioners […]

Let’s Talk About It: Breast Cancer (The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Relationship with Loved Ones After Cancer)

A cancer diagnosis can change how you seek support from others. You may look to friends for light-hearted distraction, help with decision-making, or reassurance and comfort. However, all too often, relationships become complicated and fraught with misunderstanding. Let’s talk about boundaries, and how to express yourself clearly and thoughtfully so you feel connected, understood, and […]

Let’s Talk About It: Ovarian Cancer (Connecting with Your Body: Sex & Intimacy)

Changes to your body are normal to experience related to a cancer diagnosis, and grief and learning to live with a changed body take time. But what if you share your body with someone else? What if finding pleasure and connection through intimacy feel like insurmountable obstacles on your road to healing? What if you […]