Ovarian Cancer Support

Question: How do i set up a fundraiser for ovarian cancer? I am 19 and my grandma has ovarian cancer. I want to do a car show in a parking lot or park or somewhere like that. I want to have a donation bucket to raise money and give it to an organization that supports ovarian cancer. How should i go about starting this? Where do i start? And any helpful tips?

Answer: You should contact an organization that is already founded and active. Fundraisers and drives are always in the making and in action. You can generate more money and you can get all of the tools you need from the your community organizers or organization headquarters. There's no reason for you to 'pioneer' your own fundraiser when there are already many out there. IF you absolutely are stubborn and you want to feel the rewards from just getting out and doing something or putting a donation jar at a store or event then you simply go to the place that you want to place it at and tell them your story. One of the first questions you will confront is: Who are you affilliated with? If you haven't researched or contacted organizations then you can't simply say you are affilliated with them. Well, you can but if they aren't aware of this you can be arrested for fraud. AND, some places won't accept non verifiable legitimacy (your word) as a precursor to accepting donations. Research or google ovarian cancer. If you want to help your grandmother with money for her medical bills then the best thing for you to do is to connect her with an existing donor base. There are millions of people who need help and help is out there; you just have to find it.

Question: what ovarian cancer organization should I donate to? I want to donate to an ovarian cancer research/support organization, which one should I do? I want something very credible, obviously. I don't even know what organizations are out there. eui - because my best friend is dying of it. michelle - thanks. i guess what i'm really asking is what ovarian cancer organizations are out there. i don't know of any. i'll look at the website you gave me, thanks. michelle - thanks. i guess what i'm really asking is what ovarian cancer organizations are out there. i don't know of any. i'll look at the website you gave me, thanks.

Answer: I think that would all depend on how you feel the organization works, and how much of that money they really give to research. I can recommend you a great web site that grades all charity organizations. Charitynavigator.org

Question: Ovarian Cancer Caregiver Support? Does anyone have any suggestions on how I can help myself with my mom's ovarian cancer. It's been 3 months and 3 hospitals and I've been with her every single day since August (they are trying to kick her out of the current one) and recently since they have been trying to discharge her, I'm getting really anxious and scared. Any stories or suggestions on how to cope so I can help my mom out would be appreciated!

Answer: I'm a caregiver for my 19 year old son and I know how you feel! I spent 8 months with him almost 24/7 especially when he was hospitalized. I'm a member of several online groups, and found that each one met a specific need. One of the best groups that offers a social worker that moderates the group is CancerCare. They offer online support groups and you can also call them directly with questions. You need to join a group, and agree to participate, but it's free: http://www.cancercare.org/ Here are a few more resources that are specific to caregivers for patients with Ovarian Cancer. Perhaps you can find a support group close to where you live, or join an online group. Caregiver support Groups http://tinyurl.com/y5s2zz I basically learned how to be strong. It imay be up to you to carry this burden. I embraced the task because I knew I could . . I didn't really want to do it, I would have liked to have someone hold me up, but there was no one else . . I would have prefered that my son be healthy . . but that was not reality . . there was no one else that could take care of him the way I could and encourage him, root for him, stroke his forehead, call the nurse or doctor, talk with him, comfort him, and help him follow the journey no matter which way it went. Caregivers carry an enormous weight. But, you can do it, you will find your strength. You will be there for your mother. Take care and good luck.

Question: is there any one who knows support groups for ovarian cancer victims? the reason why i am asking i lost my mom to the ovarian cancer and the worst thing i did was block out everything and never really dealt with it i still have not if u want to talk maybe we can help each other

Answer: If you are searching for a grief support group you can try an online group or contact Cancer Care as they have bereavement counseling. Cancer Care: http://www.cancercare.org/get_help/speci… Or try some of the online support groups. There often isn't a group specific for ovarian cancer loss . . but there are people who are dealing with their own type of loss and they will listen to you: Beyond Indigo http://www.death-dying.com/ Grief Net http://griefnet.org/ Groww http://www.groww.org/aware.htm Directory http://www.dmoz.org/Health/Mental_Health…

Question: I am an ovarian cancer survior and want to make this shirt for the Race for the Cure. Selfish or Supportive? First, the shirt: The Ovarian Support color is teal, so I would have a teal t-shirt with pink iron-on letters that say "Teal Shirts Support Pink Shirts" on the front and back. At first I liked the idea, but now I'm having doubts. Am I being selfish in drawing attention to my own cancer? Am I showing support in drawing attention to my own cancer? Do I just want to be included? Is this a good idea or a bad idea? Opinions please.

Answer: My grandmother passed away last year she was only in her 60s so i have a great respect for ovarian cancer and am VERY glad for you, but i don't know i just don't think it would be appropriate. Im just trying to think of a different situation and trying to visualize it so I picked september 11th I could not picture someone walking around in a shirt saying i survived 9-11. But then again I can see where you are coming from wanting to support the race for the cure for cancer. But if i seen you wearing it i wouldn't think at all you are trying to draw attention. Hope i helped you out here.

Question: Is anyone sick of breast cancer support? I can't take it anymore! Why is breast cancer getting ALL of the support. My grandma is an ovarian cancer survivor and 25,800 women in the United States have Ovarian cancer and 15,300 of them die from it! I mean big deal a women has a surgery to remove her breast how about having to remove your uteraus and ovaries? It's so much more deadly and it's NOT getting any support! Breast Cancer is bad but not the WORST it's not like pancreatic or liver or ovarian or even lung cancer! Why can't they just realize that they have billions of dollars already! that's not the number one cancer that's the most deadly! But why aren't the other cancers getting support!?! It makes me so sad and mad that all of the other people that have cancer won't be abled to get a cure for their cancer! I never said I was againest breast cancer! It's just easier to catch that others and It's tragic but they have enough money I mean there are 8 trillion walks every freaking month! Over 15,000 women die of ovarian cancer out of 25,000! that's terrible and they should up the reasearch for it!

Answer: well i agree with you in some ways. i think that they are overdoing the whole pink thing. the color is starting to lose its meaning. i think that yes they should recognize more cancers than just breast cancer.

Question: Are there any live support chats for family members of cancer fighters? My aunt is fighting ovarian cancer right now, and I'm just wondering if there are any live chats that I can join to talk to other people in the same situation I'm in. My aunt has been going through chemotherapy for her ovarian cancer and it seems that nothing has been working so far. I'm just looking for a chat room where I can chat online with other people that have family members that are fighting cancer.

Answer: http://www.sharedexperience.org/chatroom…

Question: what is the ribbon color for Ovarian Cancer? you see my mom had it and died from it and now i want to support it so i need the color of the ribbion. please and thank you!

Answer: The lady above is correct, it is teal. I am including a link I found that sells all kinds of these ribbons you are describing. I went there for some ribbons to support colon cancer, since my wife had that. God bless.

Question: Well I'm in remission from ovarian cancer stage 3- 8 months of poor me. Now that that chemo is over, now what? I mean ACS helped when I need a wig, but that was it. Yes support groups and maybe on. Being single 1 income and trying to go back to work after 8 months of chemo, I still need naps. And then financially trying to restore all that debt, what are you to do? Were are my rights after, where is the help after.Its never ending.....We do you start to feel better.

Answer: Your "rights"? I don't understand what you are asking here, but you seem to be under the impression that you will receive special treatment by society. You are joining the millions of other citizens who have prevailed through treatment of a serious disease. There are millions of cancer survivors, millions surviving with heart disease, millions with diabetes, and so on . . . . Unfortunately, illness is a part of real life. Everyone deals with it in their own way. Good luck. Best wishes for permanent remission.

Question: Why is it we have breast cancer awareness month...pink pins to wear and show support...breast cancer walks? to raise money for the treatment of breast cancer....BUT...we have no support groups or fund raisers for Cervical.....ovarian...or uterine cancer..is there more money to be made from breast cancer....?

Answer: Typically, it's the big fish that makes the biggest splash. While watching the Oscars, they honoured Jerry Lewis and they said he was responsible for raising $2 billion for MS. $2 billion bucks and I suppose they've made advancements, but... $2 billion. It's crazy that all that money hasn't found an answer. The depressing thing about cancer is that what may cure one type, may not affect the other. My mother has lung cancer and because of her age, they tried a new treatment. They said it didn't work. She went back yesterday only to find out that radiation is still in her system and after they said it didn't work, her cancer has actually gotten smaller. One other issue may be that even if treatment is successful in getting rid of an individual's breast cancer, there is still, often a price to pay and that's in body image. (if you a breast or part removed) I still believe that there are some diseases that are simply not financially viable to cure. As long as we are willing to put money ahead of people, we aren't moving as fast as we can.

Question: Anyone dealing with Ovarian cancer currently? What kind of surgery did you have to remove the cancer? What kind of after treatment did you chose? Did you get a second opinion? Where did you go for your care? How did other people react to your diagnosis? What was the best support you received? How did you want people to treat you? My sister has ovarian cancer and from what I know its serious. We live in separate states and right now she's really mad at the world. We've only started getting close over the past 3 years. I'm trying to learn how to be supportive without making her feel like a project or fragile. All the personal experiences of family members and those affect would be greatly appreciated. I know this is a hard topic.

Answer: I don't know anybody personally with ovarian cancer, but I do know a little bit about it. The stages of ovarian cancer are: Stage I: Cancer cells are found in one or both ovaries. Cancer cells may be found on the surface of the ovaries or in fluid collected from the abdomen. Stage II: Cancer cells have spread from one or both ovaries to other tissues in the pelvis. Cancer cells are found on the fallopian tubes, the uterus, or other tissues in the pelvis. Cancer cells may be found in fluid collected from the abdomen. Stage III: Cancer cells have spread to tissues outside the pelvis or to the regional lymph nodes. Cancer cells may be found on the outside of the liver. Stage IV: Cancer cells have spread to tissues outside the abdomen and pelvis. Cancer cells may be found inside the liver, in the lungs, or in other organs. Before starting treatment, she might want a second opinion about her diagnosis and treatment plan. Many insurance companies cover a second opinion if she or her doctor requests it. It may take some time and effort to gather medical records and arrange to see another doctor. In most cases, a brief delay in starting treatment will not make treatment less effective. To make sure, she should discuss this delay with your doctor. Sometimes women with ovarian cancer need treatment right away. Her doctor can describe your treatment choices and the expected results. Most women have surgery and chemotherapy. Rarely, radiation therapy is used. Cancer treatment can affect cancer cells in the pelvis, in the abdomen, or throughout the body. Surgery: The surgeon makes a long cut in the wall of the abdomen. This type of surgery is called a laparotomy. If ovarian cancer is found, the surgeon removes: both ovaries and fallopian tubes (salpingo-oophorectomy) the uterus (hysterectomy) the omentum (the thin, fatty pad of tissue that covers the intestines) nearby lymph nodes samples of tissue from the pelvis and abdomen If the cancer has spread, the surgeon removes as much cancer as possible. This is called "debulking" surgery. This is a very difficult time for your family. You have to support her, it will be tough, but the most important thing is to be there to support your sister and help her get through this. People with cancer just want to be treated normal, forget that they have cancer, and just talk. I am so sorry, and I wish your sister a speedy recovery.

Question: Recently diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer..stage 3C? I am scared out of my wits....i just had surgery little over a year ago and a doctor told me my ovaries were not there, that they had disintegrated...i was a little dumbfounded, but thought he knew what he was talking about...Well a couple weeks ago i got severe pain and had to go to the er. The doctor told me i needed to have my ovaries removed ASAP. I explained what the other doc had said. Well, i had the surgery and here i am with a stage 3C. Doctor said he got as much out as possible and that when i heal from this surgery i will have to begin chemo and radiation treatments. He said this would be for every day for 6 weeks and then a break and see what has happened and then another possible 6 weeks...Is there a chance to make it through this? I am 49 yrs. old and just had a brand new grandchild i really want to see grow up. Please be honest, do i have a chance??? Are there any online support groups for this disease???

Answer: YES you do have a HUGE chance! Do what the doctor says, exactly like he says... that means take the medications exactly how told. Also, I would like to recommend you to contact The Cancer Centers of America, they have many doctors to speak with, many support groups for you, and breakthrough technologies to read about, speak with your oncologist (cancer specialist) about it. I'm surprised s/he didn't mention that to you. Relax, stay positive... it's proven that the positive attitude produces some kind of cancer fighting effects. Remain around as many positive people as you can.

Question: Guy claims he is dad to Octomom's kids, how about he pay child support on them? Denis Beaudoin, the man who says he could be the biological father of Nadya Suleman's octuplets, said he donated his sperm to her three times without asking questions because he was young and in love. (Snip)Beaudoin said that at the time she first approached him about donating sperm, Suleman told him that she had ovarian cancer and was unable to conceive without the help of a doctor.

Answer: I didn't realize people who donated sperm had to pay child support.

Question: Cancer, Chemo, Marriage, Lack of Sex Drive? In October I had an emergency hysterectomy and was diagnosed with stage 2 ovarian cancer. I'm currently on 28 day treatment cycles and have absolutely *no* interest in sex. My oncologist says it's normal, that the risk of infection is too high, I shouldn't at all even if I had the desire, and once I enter remission we'll look into HRT. Aside from me having to work 3rd shift full time to maintain health insurance, we have kids, and my husband of 10 years is *infuriated* (7 months into this) claiming I'm just abnormal. Cancer sites are so vague on chemo and sex, and my husband says either of us can manipulate them to benefit our argument. It's a *daily* battle of how my lack of interest is strange to him. He refuses to engage in any support groups, for information or to find other men that would relate, and says his friends will do nothing but make fun of him because "he's not getting any," and leaves me to absorb all of his frustration. As a matter of fact, he says it's not his job to know anything about my treatment, it's the doctor's, and the lack of interest is all in my head, that I need to hurry up and get this over with. That any other man would've left by now. I'm at my wits end with this battle. I've tried. It's painful and very uncomfortable. I don't even want to be touched. When I'm not nauseated, throwing up, dealing with my mouth and throat being so raw it's all I can do to eat, I'm just tired. All the time. I have no energy for anything, nevermind the laundry that piles up or routine housework, which is fuel to his fire. I worked all night last night, I have to work again tonight, he woke me up today at 4:30 with a steak and the kids' Mother's Day presents, and said to thank him he wants me in (these) thongs. Fast forward to present moment three hours later, after an argument he's stormed out and says he's had it with my "bullshit." The ACS site I'd referenced began with the phrase, "Once you decide to resume sex after treatment..." which he said is geared towards single people, that it implies "Once they go find someone to have sex with." Am I "abnormal?" Is this "all in my head?" Help!

Answer: My wife was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 2B and we just finished her treatments. During this time I learned all I could about her cancer and went to all treatments of 27 weeks of chemotherapy and most of her important doctor's appointments. I saw first hand what my wife was going through and saw how chemotherapy made her feel. Since her diagnosis I did not even consider to bring up my sexual desires into the situation because I knew she was fatigued and sick. It was my wife's job to just get well and survive. I did all the housework, cooked all the meals, and played card games with her (and let her win) to keep her mind off of cancer. I called and made sure she had her wig ready for her when she lost her hair, I called two psychologist to make appointments so she could talk to somebody about her cancer, and I took a five week course at the U of W program to learn how to listen to my wife (Helping Her Heal). She had 12 weeks of chemotherapy, then a mastectomy, and then 12 more weeks of Taxol. I saw my wife many times curled up in a ball crying because the pain was unbearable. I changed my wife's drains all the time, and if she craved something to eat, I made sure it was in the house. Then she did radiation, that was hell. Her skin blistered and got red and weeped. She is still recovering from radiation and chemotherapy. I have not ever considered to make love to her because her body and mind is NOT INTO IT. I could tell. So, instead I hold her, I hug her, and I patiently wait until the day comes when she will want to resume that in our life. It has been almost a year since we made love, and I could wait more if I have to. I know that when we do, it will be very special for both of us. I cannot believe how insensitive your husband is. He offers no support and cares about what his friends says instead of how you feel. You deserve a partner, not somebody like him that offers no support at all. I am so sorry for you, I would stuff those thongs in his mouth and tell him to choke on them. Your husband is a JERK, and I would consider kicking his sorry ass out once you recover.

Question: do any of you support euthinasia? why I ask is becasue here in aussie land euthinasia might be made legal? and give dying patients the option of when to die if they are in too much pain. so I am just woundering if you support it? For me I would probablly take the euthinasia but at the same time it might feel like I am comiting suicide. so I do not know 100% what I would do. I have ovarian cancer and when I die I do not want to be in pain at all or not much pain anyway. anyway your thoughts on this topic. If you had a dying relitive in so much pain she or he could not bare it would you give the doctors permission to inject the person or will you say let God decide when he or she goes? your opionions on that too? Thank you very much for answring. I do not know then if I will go ahead with ethinasia in that position. If God sees that as suicide I will not go ahead with the injection should it come to this. God will take me in his own time not mans time. God bless you all

Answer: I strongly believe that a terminally ill person should be allowed to die with dignity at a time of their choosing. I also believe that assisted suicide for terminally ill people should be legal. Someone who helps a terminally ill person to die, at their request, should be applauded for their brave act of love and compassion, not penalised. Should I ever become terminally ill I want the right to end my life when I choose.

Question: L'oreal Paris silver "Color of Hope" bracelet purchase, wat's the website? The above mentioned bracelet allows individuals to support the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund, the leading non profit organization dedicated to advancing research, raising awareness, and finding a cure for ovarian cancer.

Answer: L'oreal Paris "Color of Hope" Bracelet http://www.lorealcolorofhope.com/ Hope that helps. :-)