Ovarian Cancer: San Francisco
SurvivorNet has collaborated with patients and physicians to provide women in San Francisco, California, 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.
Making the Most of it - A San Francisco Survivor's Story
Cancer patients cope with their diagnosis and treatment differently, and a patient can go through a range of emotions and feelings after learning about their disease. Ovarian cancer survivor Rachel Miller Garcia from San Francisco tells us the ways in which she dealt with her feelings about her diagnosis and treatment.... 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
San Francisco: An Ovarian Cancer Surgery Guide
- 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
Should I Get Genetic Testing?
"We know that about 20%, and the numbers may be even higher, of our patients with ovarian cancer have a hereditary predisposition," says Dr. Jocelyn Chapman, a gynecologic oncologist at UCSF Medical Center. Additionally Sheryl Walker, a cancer genetic counselor at Genome Medical in Dallas, Texas tells us about 80% of... Read More
- 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 Promise of PARP Inhibitors
- 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
Sex After Ovarian Cancer - Survivor Mareva Godfrey Shares Her Story
"It was my first question to the oncologist, 'what about sex?'" says ovarian cancer survivor Mareva Godfrey. She recalls her oncologist chuckling and saying that it should be fine. Godfrey's question highlights a relevant concern for many ovarian cancer patients, as they wonder if their sex lives will be the... Read More