Ovarian Cancer: Denver
SurvivorNet has collaborated with patients and physicians to provide women in Denver, Colorado, 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 Survivor Story for the Denver Community
Denver-native and ovarian cancer survivor, Stephanie Johnson, was only 35 years old when she was diagnosed with clear cell ovarian cancer. Once receiving the news, Johnson needed to make a tough decision in whether deciding to undergo a hysterectomy (the removal of the uterus), or preserving her fertility. With the sup... 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 Denver 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
- 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 Offer New Hope
- 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
Ovarian Cancer & COVID-19
Living through a pandemic is tough enough, but living through a pandemic while being treated for cancer presents even greater challenges. Fortunately there's no need to forgo important treatment during the pandemic. Hospitals and individual providers have taken many steps to ensure the safety of their patients, thoug... Read More
Living With Ovarian Cancer
How Can Faith Help During the Cancer Journey?
"I've learned that while cancer really took everything my job, where I was living it look a lot, but what its given me the joy of life, the ability to enjoy life as fully as I can, I could not be more blessed in that arena," says ovarian cancer survivor Robyn Smith. When she moved to Denver, Smith didn't... Read More