Coping : Living With Cancer
Combined surgical & chemotherapy based ovarian cancer treatment implies a long road to recovery. Facing the side effects, psychological stressors, physical needs, intimacy and related issues require that you have a support network to handle these challenges in the best possible way. Learn how and where to find support and how to build your own support network, throughout treatment and extended into survivorship.
Ovarian cancer treatment, or even a cancer diagnosis itself, can strongly influence emotional and sexual relationships. Clearly there is a physical and psychological aftermath, which can affect maintaining or gaining new relationships. Yet, emotional support, intimacy and sexuality are cornerstones of your recovery and exploration of life beyond.
Ovarian cancer cytoreductive surgery leads to the removal of part of the intestine in about 25% of cases. Sometimes this leads to an ostomy, which affects body image. There are, however, intimacy and sexual options even after this.
Has a change happened in your life that you are having trouble accepting, such as cancer? Is there a change you would like to make to help you love life more? If you answered yes to either of these questions, consider reading this book.
Ovarian cancer treatment is very expensive. Those without coverage and/or in a low income group may have difficulty paying for medications they need. Here is a list of information and assistance programs.
Ovarian cancer patients who are undergoing chemotherapy are often wondering how to get a tasty meal out of the medically recommended ingredients. Discover resources that can help
Ovarian cancer treatment is long and grueling. During and after treatment support networks are essential. If you lose yours, here are some tips to starting anew.
Cancer produces biochemicals that cause a variety of unwanted effects like fatigue, nausea,taste change, loss of appetite and general wasting of muscle. The treatments can actually make some of these symptoms worse and come with additional side effects. Discover what's available to cope with malnutrition.
You want to give a gift to a loved one or a friend with cancer? Buy a gift that you would buy if your loved one didn't have cancer.
