Lauren Ashley German, Author at ovarian.org

Fueling the Future of Research – 2024 Young Investigator Awardees and their Impact On Ovarian Cancer

The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition funded two Young Investigator Research Grants in partnership with the Foundation for Women's Cancer. The Young Investigator Award provides crucial support to researchers in the early stages of their careers, often when they have limited funding opportunities and resources. By offering these awards, we aim to help move the needle in gynecologic cancer research. The…

Lauren Ashley German In NOCC News

Gratitude for Your Impact

As NOCC ushers in a new chapter of hope in 2024, I extend my heartfelt appreciation for your incredible support. Your dedication has been a beacon of light for our TEAL community, and I am truly grateful for the impact we’ve made together. In the coming year, your generous spirit continues to shape our commitment. The best gift we can give to…

Lauren Ashley German In Stories of Inspiration

30 Days of Thanks: The Heart of Our Community – Survivors and Caregivers Giving Back

Ovarian cancer survivors celebrate being together.

30 Days of Thanks: The Heart of Our Community - Survivors and Caregivers Giving Back Today, we want to celebrate the incredible individuals who have faced the tough journey of ovarian cancer. Patients, survivors, and caregivers who have experienced the TEAL community's immense support play a vital role in giving back and making a real difference. We are forever inspired…

Lauren Ashley German In Stories of Inspiration

Caring and Connecting with Ovarian Cancer – Kim and Karlissa’s Ovarian Cancer Journey

My ovarian cancer story starts with my little sister, Karlissa Foster. In October 2008, when Karlissa was 33 years old, she felt a knot in her stomach followed by constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, and vomiting. I took Karlissa to the ER, and the doctor told Karlissa that she had masses on her liver, kidneys, and ovaries, and it looks to…

Lauren Ashley German In Stories of Inspiration

Surviving Cancer – Sherry’s Story

My story begins with a cardiologist appointment in March 2014 because I had chest pains. While there, they did an electrocardiogram (EKG), and the doctor also performed a physical exam. As she did the examination, she felt around my abdomen. She then asked, "how long have you had this lump in your stomach?" I answered, " I didn't know I…

Lauren Ashley German In Stories of Inspiration

Taking Hope to New Heights – Angela’s Story

While the world was navigating Covid and its fallout, my family and I were battling my diagnosis of Stage 2 ovarian cancer. I underwent chemotherapy beginning in October 2020 and ending in February 2021. It was a profound learning experience- multiple surgeries, side effects, and lots of uncertainty. Like many, my family health history did not include ovarian cancer –…

Lauren Ashley German In Stories of Inspiration

Taking Hope to New Heights – Nicole’s Story

"Now, looking back to my ovarian cancer diagnosis, I realize my experience should be what is considered the 'standard of care' and not the exception. My doctors listened to me and didn't "write me off," as I know can happen. Once it was determined I most likely had a serious situation on my hands, I was taken into surgery quickly.…

Lauren Ashley German In Stories of Inspiration

Taking Hope to New Heights – Jessica’s Story

When I was 20 years old, I thought I was invincible and unstoppable, and dare I say, a bit oblivious to the hardships that can happen throughout life. But all those thoughts and feelings changed after a trip to the emergency room for pain in my right lower abdomen that I had been experiencing. The pain would be what was…

Lauren Ashley German In Stories of Inspiration

Taking Hope to New Heights – Randalynn’s Story

“I don’t think anyone is prepared for the call when it happens. I can still hear my call as clearly as day. “I’ve been trying to figure out all morning how to tell you this… you have ovarian cancer; it’s aggressive; we need to get you to an oncologist quickly.” I was just 36 years old. I was a healthy,…

Lauren Ashley German In Stories of Inspiration

Taking Hope to New Heights – Christine’s Story

Cancer is not pretty. It is a devastating diagnosis for the patient, as well as the whole family. True, the patient is the one who bears the brunt of the disease – but the family must stand by and watch their loved one endure the ravages of the disease. In November 2015, my mother, Betty Walter, was diagnosed…

Lauren Ashley German

Fueling the Future of Research – 2024 Young Investigator Awardees and their Impact On Ovarian Cancer

Gratitude for Your Impact

30 Days of Thanks: The Heart of Our Community – Survivors and Caregivers Giving Back

Caring and Connecting with Ovarian Cancer – Kim and Karlissa’s Ovarian Cancer Journey

Surviving Cancer – Sherry’s Story

Taking Hope to New Heights – Angela’s Story

Taking Hope to New Heights – Nicole’s Story

Taking Hope to New Heights – Jessica’s Story

Taking Hope to New Heights – Randalynn’s Story

Taking Hope to New Heights – Christine’s Story

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