Coping With Ovarian Cancer and Treatment
By Apply Now, About.com Guide to Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer diagnosis brings with it physical, psychological, sexual, social and other issues. Both the disease and the treatments have side effects and complications. Learn how to cope with disease and treatment related problems.
- Ovarian Cancer and Nutrition
- Symptom and Side Effect Management
- Living With The Diagnosis
- Sexuality & Intimacy After Cancer
Ovarian Cancer and Nutrition
Cancer produces biochemicals that circulate in the bloodstream and cause a variety of unwanted effects like fatigue, nausea, taste change, loss of appetite and general wasting of muscle. The treatments can actually worsen some of these symptoms and bring additional side effects. Discover why nutrition needs to be actively managed while undergoing treatment.
Symptom and Side Effect Management
Ovarian cancer has multiple symptoms and treatment produces side effects. Learn about both mainstream and complementary alternative coping strategies.
Living With The Diagnosis
Living with a diagnosis of ovarian cancer means many things including psychological needs, social support issues and financial problems. Discover support services and survival tips on these topics and more.
- The First 30 Days
- Prescription and Drug Financial Assistance Programs
- Cooking and Diet on Chemo
- Colostomy and Other Stomas in Ovarian Cancer
Sexuality & Intimacy After Cancer
It's hard enough to maintain relationships and intimacy without cancer. What happens after a diagnosis of cancer? You will discover sexuality, intimacy and relationship tips here.
