And the Fourth Edition is Published !

In 2005, shortly after my diagnosis,  I picked up the second edition of a book titled 100 Questions and Answers about Ovarian Cancer. I referred to it through out my intial diagnosis and recurrence and used post-it notes to mark important topics. 

In 2015, Dr Dizon asked me to share my voice and experience in the 3rd edition. I was honored to be a part of the publication. 

Fast forward to 2019 the Drs Don Dizon and Vance Broach asked me once again to work on the 4th edition of 100 Questions and Answers about Ovarian Cancer ( Jones & Bartlett Learning).  I was thrill to be part of the updated edition. The book includes the latest information on front line and recurrence treatments including PARP inhibitors, as well as maintenance therapy information and coping strategies. See this on Twitter last Saturday made my day!

A great delivery this morning! The 4th edition of 100 Questions and Answers About Ovarian Cancer. With @womenofteal @VanceBroach TY @JBLearning for the support of this series! And @DrMarkham for the quote! #gyncsm pic.twitter.com/cp3UxVVpQe

— Don S. Dizon MD 🇬🇺 (@drdonsdizon) July 10, 2021

 

The book is available through Jones and Bartlett ( https://www.jblearning.com/catalog/productdetails/9781284183115) or  Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Questions-Answers-About-Ovarian-Cancer-dp-1284183114/dp/1284183114/ref=dp_ob_title_bk). Be sure to check that it is the  new 4th edition so you get the most up to date information. 

I hope those who read this edition find it as helpful as the 2nd edition was to me.

Dee

Every Day is a Blessing!

A Virtual Gift of Resources

It is hard to believe that it has been a month since I last posted. Life can certainly keep one busy.

As I prepare for the holidays, I thought about doing something for my readers.

Here is my virtual gift to you - my choices of the best, most useful, reliable and sound sources of information and support for women diagnosed with cancer.

 Dee's Best Resources List

Best General Cancer Information Sites:

Cancer.net https://www.cancer.net/

NCI Cancer Types https://www.cancer.gov/types
American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/cancer.html

Best Ovarian Cancer Information Sites:

Foundation for Women's Cancer   https://www.foundationforwomenscancer.org/
NCI Ovarian cancer site https://www.cancer.gov/types/ovarian
American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org/cancer/ovarian-cancer.html
OCRA https://ocrahope.org/


Best Support Platforms:
Online Membership required
Inspire (OCRA) https://www.inspire.com/groups/ovarian-cancer/
Smart Patients https://www.smartpatients.com

SHARE  https://www.sharecancersupport.org/
LiveSTRONG https://www.livestrong.org/we-can-help
Cancer Support Community https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/online-cancer-support
Survivorship Toolkit https://www.sgo.org/clinical-practice/management/survivorship-toolkit/ 
Support Connection https://supportconnection.org/

Best Hereditary Cancer Information
FORCE https://www.facingourrisk.org (Includes Peer support)
Sharsheret https://sharsheret.org/
National Society of Genetic Counselors http://aboutgeneticcounselors.com/

Treatment Guidelines and Information
NCCN : https://www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/ovarian/index.html
CA-125 Information https://www.foundationforwomenscancer.org/wp-content/uploads/FWC-CA-125-Levels-Your-Guide.pdf

Day 28 A month of Teal :My Top Picks for Brochures and Links about OC

Over the years there have been certain websites and brochures that have been my "go to" places for ovarian cancer information. As we close in on the end of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month I want to share them with you.

Foundation for Women's Cancer ( SGO):
Find a Gyn-onc http://www.foundationforwomenscancer.org/find-a-gynecologic-oncologist/
Ca-125 CA 125 Levels: Your Guide (2017)
Ovarian Cancer - Ovarian Cancer: Your Guide (2017)

NCCN:
Guideline for Patients with Ovarian Cancer https://www.nccn.org/patients/guidelines/ovarian/index.html

NCI:
https://www.cancer.gov/types/ovarian

NIH:
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/detailed-look-ovarian-cancer
statistics: https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/ovary.html

Cancer.net (ASCO):
http://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/ovarian-fallopian-tube-and-peritoneal-cancer

ACS
https://www.cancer.org/cancer/ovarian-cancer.html

National Advocacy Organizations 
OCRFA- https://ocrfa.org/
NOCC - http://www.ovarian.org/

Dee
Every Day is a Blessing!