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Angel Turner

In Diagnosis and Treatment

Gastrointestinal Side Effects During Ovarian Cancer Treatment: What You Should Know

Title graphic reading “GI Side Effects During Ovarian Cancer Treatment: What You Should Know” with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition logo.
Gastrointestinal symptoms are some of the most common and challenging aspects of gastrointestinal side effects during ovarian cancer treatment. From nausea and changes in appetite to bowel discomfort, these symptoms can affect daily life and emotional well-being. In this Teal Talk episode, we hear from oncology nurse clinician and NOCC Board Member Tiffani Mickens, who breaks down why these effects…
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In NOCC News, Support and Resources

Together, We Give Hope: A Year of Care, Connection, and Courage

Survivors, caregivers, and volunteers at a TNT Walk waving teal ribbons, celebrating hope, community, and support for ovarian cancer awareness.
Throughout 2025, your generosity helped the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) reach thousands of survivors, caregivers, and families through programs that provide support, education, and research funding. Whether you donated, volunteered, or helped spread awareness, you played a vital role in making this impact possible. Every impact number tells a story: a meal delivering vital nutrition to a survivor in…
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In Diagnosis and Treatment, Survivorship and Advocacy

Biomarker Testing for Ovarian Cancer: Survivor Stories

DNA strand overlay with a woman in the background representing biomarker testing for ovarian cancer.
Ovarian cancer treatment has advanced significantly, with biomarker tumor testing playing a key role in creating personalized care plans. This type of testing identifies the genetic or protein markers in a tumor, allowing doctors to match patients with targeted therapies that are most likely to be effective. By highlighting the journeys of two ovarian cancer survivors, this article shows how…
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In Stories of Inspiration, Survivorship and Advocacy

Rustic Route Coffee Co. Joins the Fight Against Ovarian Cancer

Robin Snider, owner of Rustic Route Coffee, smiling next to a coffee roaster while supporting ovarian cancer awareness.
When Robin Snider’s beloved aunt was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, what began as a frightening chapter for her family grew into the mission behind Rustic Route Coffee: spreading awareness, comfort, and connection, one cup at a time. Tina’s diagnosis: A family’s wake-up call When Tina first experienced stomach pains in late 2024, no one imagined how quickly life would change.…
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