While Stacie Fleming was living out her fashion-fueled dreams in Paris, France, strange symptoms called her back to the U.S. The diagnosis? Late-stage ovarian cancer. But Stacie refused to allow cancer to consume her identity, and she used treatment sessions as an opportunity to don a show-stopping outfit and strut her stuff on the “chemo catwalk.” The results? Nurturing her creative spirit allowed her to ultimately find healing.
Part Three of Mandi Chambless’ “Tomorrow I’ll Know” finds Mandi at the doctor’s office — tense and anxious beyond belief, waiting for test results for her latest ovarian cancer screening. Could her biggest fear be coming true? Are her recent symptoms a result of cancer recurrence, or are her anxieties getting the best of her?
Alexis Mencos had all the symptoms of pregnancy—then it turned out to actually be ovarian cancer. Freshly 21 and in the middle of getting her degree, Mencos was determined that her diagnosis wouldn’t be a full-stop in her life, but a pause.
A close connection with warriors is still possible through a screen. The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition left no stone unturned during its virtual weekend Wellness Retreat this past spring that led participants in finding support, spreading awareness and taking action.
One woman’s decision to freeze her eggs ended up not only saving her life but changing the entire course of it.
One family’s history demonstrates how cancer can be passed from generation to generation—but so can courage.
Even during a pandemic, the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition continues its longstanding tradition of fostering a community of warriors while spreading early awareness of one of the deadliest types of cancer.
A plan of care is important after a diagnosis, but even more important is making your voice heard during the process so you can receive the care that’s right for you.
The founder of Mekky Media shares her story about how a surprise ovarian cancer diagnosis led her to start her own public relations firm.
Jason B. Rosenthal, husband of the late award-winning author Amy Krouse Rosenthal, chatted with us about “My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me,” his memoir response to Amy’s viral New York Times column published just 10 days before her death from ovarian cancer.
Upstart Chicago-based clothing company Stitch + Heart customizes the fit and charitable donations of its customers.
Eddie Goldberg Perlis, LMT, CMLDT, founder of Massage 4 Inner Peace, has been practicing oncology massage for almost a decade—even before receiving her own ovarian cancer diagnosis.
Chicago-based medical oncologist and cancer researcher Dr. David James VanderWeele answers your questions about BRCA gene mutations in men.
Kandis Draw was devastated after her mother’s cancer diagnosis, and after years of caregiving, she realized how important it was to spend just as much time caring for herself.
The Supporter featured in issue 3 of Cancer Wellness is Jodi Fyfe of Tickled Pink for Bright Pink.
The future of early-stage cancer detection may be found in man’s best friend.
Clinical pharmacist Dr. Diana Rangaves answers your questions about preventing cancer.
As the demand for clean beauty products grows, researchers are questioning the safety of talc.
Most 10-year-olds find out how to make volcanoes in science class; I figured out boobs were just as sensitive and explosive.
“If cancer has taught me anything, it’s that I cannot do it all myself and that I do not have to be strong all the time.”
