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Clinical Trials for Ovarian Cancer: Hope, Options, and Survivor Perspective

Clinical Trials for Ovarian Cancer Hope, Options, and Survivor Perspective
For many facing ovarian cancer, the words clinical trial can feel intimidating or confusing. Yet clinical trials for ovarian cancer are the foundation of nearly every new treatment available today. They offer hope for survivors, provide options when standard treatment options fall short, and move science forward so that future generations can live longer, healthier lives. In this episode of…
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In Diagnosis and Treatment, Stories of Inspiration

Biomarker Testing for Ovarian Cancer: Evelyn’s Journey

For many, the path to an ovarian cancer diagnosis is filled with uncertainty and unanswered questions. Symptoms can be vague, easily mistaken for menopause or everyday health changes. But as ovarian cancer survivor Evelyn discovered, biomarker testing for ovarian cancer can unlock vital information that shapes treatment and brings new possibilities for healing. In this Teal Talk episode, Evelyn courageously…
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In Diagnosis and Treatment, Stories of Inspiration, Support and Resources, Survivorship and Advocacy

How Clinical Trials Bring Hope: Jennifer’s Ovarian Cancer Survivor Story

Clinical trials are more than science. They are about hope, courage, and shaping the future of ovarian cancer treatment. Each participant not only receives access to new therapies but also helps researchers learn, adapt, and move closer to breakthroughs. This is the story of Jennifer, a six-year ovarian cancer survivor. Her journey through diagnosis, treatment, and participation in clinical trials…
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In Diagnosis and Treatment, Lifestyle and Wellness, Support and Resources

Menopause After Ovarian Cancer: Hormones, Health, and Healing

Menopause after ovarian cancer doesn’t follow the usual path. It can happen suddenly, with stronger symptoms and more complex health concerns. At the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC), we are here to help you make sense of it all. In the latest episode of Teal Talk - An Ovarian Cancer Podcast, we dive into the final part of our menopause…
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In Diagnosis and Treatment, Lifestyle and Wellness, Support and Resources

Menopause After Ovarian Cancer: Ways to Manage Symptoms

For many ovarian cancer survivors, menopause isn’t something that happens gradually over time. It often arrives suddenly—triggered by chemotherapy, surgery, or medication—and brings with it a whirlwind of physical and emotional changes. And when systemic hormone therapy isn’t recommended after cancer, it can feel like you’ve been left without a roadmap. That’s why the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) created…
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In Diagnosis and Treatment, Lifestyle and Wellness, Support and Resources

Menopause After Ovarian Cancer: What You Need to Know

Going through menopause after ovarian cancer treatment is not the same as a natural transition, and if you’re feeling confused or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. At the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC), we’re committed to helping survivors understand their bodies, manage symptoms, and access expert care. In this episode of Teal Talk - An Ovarian Cancer Podcast, Dr. Stephanie McNally…
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In Diagnosis and Treatment

FDA Approval for Recurrent Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer: A New Era in Treatment

FDA Approval for Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer
Big news from the world of ovarian cancer care! In this episode of Teal Talk – An Ovarian Cancer Podcast, we spotlight a historic breakthrough: the FDA approval for recurrent low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC) treatment. For the very first time, there's a treatment specifically approved for patients with recurrent LGSOC that has a KRAS mutation, and it's changing the…
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In Diagnosis and Treatment

Understanding Neuropathy After Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Facing Neuropathy Together Neuropathy after ovarian cancer treatment is a side effect that’s far more common—and frustrating—than most people realize. If you’ve ever felt unexplained tingling, numbness, or pain in your hands and feet during or after chemotherapy, you’re not imagining things—and you’re definitely not alone. In our Teal Talk - an Ovarian Cancer Podcast episode, “Facing Neuropathy Together,” we dig…
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In Diagnosis and Treatment

Fertility After Ovarian Cancer: Preserving Possibility, Hope, and Family

Fertility, Hope, and Family After Cancer When you're facing an ovarian cancer diagnosis, your world can shift in an instant. Questions flood your mind—about treatment, survival, and for many, one deeply personal worry: “Will I still be able to have children?” At the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC), we know how overwhelming this journey can be. That’s why we’re opening…
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