Ovarian Cancer: Baltimore
SurvivorNet has collaborated with patients and physicians to provide women in Baltimore, Maryland, 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.
Survivor Leans on Family for Support
For Rozzie Brilliant, surviving ovarian cancer was a family affair. What she learned about her own cancer led a family member who'd inherited the same genetic predisposition for breast and ovarian cancer to also get the care they needed. Her Cancer Diagnosis Saved a Life When Brilliant learned she had ovarian cancer,... Read More
Be Your Own Advocate
When Shellie Davis of Baltimore, Maryland, learned she had ovarian cancer, she says, "I put up a shield for my family and friends because I didn't want them to worry." The diagnosis was new and she had a lot of questions and feelings to sort through. While she was still processing everything herself, she didn't... Read More
- Most surgeries for ovarian cancer are extensive procedures
- The type of procedure needed is not always clear at the time of diagnosis
- The goal is to remove as much of the disease as possible
Ovarian Cancer Surgery Guide for the Baltimore Community
- Most surgeries for ovarian cancer are extensive procedures
- The type of procedure needed is not always clear at the time of diagnosis
- The goal is to remove as much of the disease as possible
Advice for Black Patients on Minimizing Scars During Chemo
People who are undergoing chemotherapy for ovarian cancer often have a port placed underneath the skin of their chest. This opening gives nurses easy access to the large veins near the heart. Having a port prevents patients from needing frequent needle sticks to place an IV. Some cancer patients prefer this delivery m... Read More
- Chemotherapy is part of the treatment plan for most women with ovarian cancer
- Chemo is typically given in an IV infusion once every three weeks
- Side effects can vary greatly from patient to patient
Treatment Options for Ovarian Cancer
- Chemotherapy is part of the treatment plan for most women with ovarian cancer
- Chemo is typically given in an IV infusion once every three weeks
- Side effects can vary greatly from patient to patient
How a Clinical Trial Might Improve Your Outlook
Whether you're just embarking on your first ovarian cancer treatment or you've exhausted every option available to you, it's worth considering a clinical trial. These studies test out new medications, procedures, and other approaches to see if they work better against your cancer than existing treatments. "Clin... Read More
Making the Most of Living With Ovarian Cancer
Cancer may change the way you go about doing the things you love, but it doesn't mean you have to stop doing them. That's the best way to live with cancer, ovarian cancer survivor Rhonda Gold tells SurvivorNet: do the things you love and take care of the people you love. Rhonda, who was treated for her disease in Balti... Read More
COVID-19 and Ovarian Cancer Treatment
Doctors caring for cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic have been navigating uncharted territory. Their challenges have included figuring out new hospital protocols as well as balancing patient treatment with precautionary measures. In dozens of conversations with top oncologists around the country, SurvivorNet... Read More
- There are currently three PARP inhibitors approved to treat women with ovarian cancer
- This relatively new class of drugs can come with side effects, like nausea and fatigue, but they generally tend to improve over time
PARP Inhibitors
- There are currently three PARP inhibitors approved to treat women with ovarian cancer
- This relatively new class of drugs can come with side effects, like nausea and fatigue, but they generally tend to improve over time
Caregiving Isn't Easy; Recognize That You May Need Help
When a loved one is diagnosed with ovarian cancer, it can turn your world upside down. Your attention will suddenly turn from your job and family to caregiving. And no matter how much you plan for your new role, the enormity of it can take you by surprise. "Caregiving is a huge job. It's going to impact your health a... Read More
Baltimore Ovarian Cancer Survivor Talks Genetic Testing
Any woman with a family history of ovarian and breast cancer will find inspiration in Joanna Gutermuth's story. "I'm very close to my mom," Gutermuth, 44, told SurvivorNet. "We speak every day." Gutermuth was born in Poland, but moved to Baltimore with her family when she was just four years old. She watched her moth... Read More