Ovarian Cancer: Seattle
SurvivorNet has collaborated with patients and physicians to provide women in Seattle, Washington, with helpful information and support during their ovarian cancer journey. We hope these resources make it easier to connect with people in your neighborhood who can help.
A Seattle Survivor Talks Learning to Cope
When Lisa Schaible was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, her first thought was her three kids, and what her illness would mean to them. She worried that the side effects of chemotherapy would leave her feeling tired or nauseous, and unable to engage with her children the way she wanted to. "I realized that what I really... Read More
Detecting Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer is sometimes called "the cancer that whispers" because the symptoms, though not silent, can be very subtle, says Dr. Heidi Gray, gynecologic oncologist at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. "For instance, patients may have some bloating, or changes with their urinary habits, which they might attribute t... Read More
- Most surgeries for ovarian cancer are extensive procedures
- Your surgical options are typically presented and discussed at the time of diagnosis
- The goal is to remove as much of the disease as possible
Surgery Guidance for the Seattle Community
- Most surgeries for ovarian cancer are extensive procedures
- Your surgical options are typically presented and discussed at the time of diagnosis
- The goal is to remove as much of the disease as possible
- Chemotherapy is considered part of the "standard of care" for ovarian cancer
- The timing, length and doses of chemo may vary from patient to patient but most women will get a combination of two drugs
- Side effects can usually be well-managed
Chemotherapy for Ovarian Cancer
- Chemotherapy is considered part of the “standard of care†for ovarian cancer
- The timing, length and doses of chemo may vary from patient to patient — but most women will get a combination of two drugs
- Side effects can usually be well-managed
- Now, more ovarian cancer patients than ever before can benefit from the use of PARP inhibitors
- While this relatively new class of drugs offers incredible hope, some women may experience severe side effects
PARP Inhibitors for Ovarian Cancer
- Now, more ovarian cancer patients than ever before can benefit from the use of PARP inhibitors
- While this relatively new class of drugs offers incredible hope, some women may experience severe side effects
- The COVID-19 pandemic has affected some areas of ovarian cancer treatment
- Oncologists have been taking measures to ensure that when patients do come in for treatment, they are properly protected the whole time
Ovarian Cancer & COVID-19
- The COVID-19 pandemic has affected some areas of ovarian cancer treatment
- Oncologists have been taking measures to ensure that when patients do come in for treatment, they are properly protected the whole time
A 'Warrior' Story
Brenda Bowles is a nurse, but she admits that when she was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer, one thing that didn't really occur to her was that she would lose her hair. "That only became real to me when I was signing my consent form for the chemo," she says. "As soon as the pharmacist said 'alopecia,' it h... Read More
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