This phrase describes my life more frequently as I age. The most recent example happened this morning on FB. I've been trying to raise awareness about ovarian cancer (ovca). Last night I wrote a post about the CA125 blood test and pelvic ultrasound. These are usually the 1st 2 tests done to diagnose ovca. In … Continue reading No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
Survivors Teaching Students
Worldwide Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day
After my diagnosis in July of 2013 I made a decision: I would go through chemo, learn nothing, invest nothing, and never look back. Cancer would be a blip on my radar, not a life changer. Turned out my son was not going to let me get away with that. Having faced the possibility of … Continue reading Worldwide Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day
ReTraining My Feelings
I had the privilege of meeting with some young men who are working on a social media awareness campaign to help women with ovarian cancer. As a survivor, I was asked to join many of the other women in our group to talk with them about our experiences and needs. A unique aspect of ovarian … Continue reading ReTraining My Feelings
