The Ovarian Cancer Institute (OCI) was founded on the notion that there is a dire need for novel, more productive approaches to ovarian cancer research. OCI is an innovative collaboration between noted Atlanta gynecologic oncologist Benedict B. Benigno M.D. and internationally-recognized scientist John F. McDonald Ph.D., Associate Dean and Director of the Integrated Cancer Research [...]
Monthly Archives: January 2011
Testimonial: Rhonda Watson
January 6, 2011 – 6:37 pm
I am honored to have the opportunity to share with you my survivor story. My daughter, Sydney, was just two years old when I was diagnosed with Stage IIIC ovarian cancer. It was December 18, 2007 and I had just had major surgery, more major than any of us had anticipated. While cancer was an [...]
Testimonial: Pam Waken
January 6, 2011 – 6:28 pm
In 2008 I was 49, playing singles tennis, working, and very active. That December my clothes started feeling a little tight, but I just thought it was holiday weight gain and not enough exercise. Throughout January and early February I began to get more bloated but still I had no other symptoms. It was in [...]
Testimonial: Dale Ferguson
January 6, 2011 – 6:24 pm
On October the 5, 2009, after several weeks of backaches, tummy pains, bloating, and pains shooting down my legs, I emailed a doctor friend, who asked that I come into her office in the next hour. She is a urologist, and decided to do blood work, tests, and a CT Scan, to rule out kidney [...]
Reclaiming Your Sexuality
January 6, 2011 – 4:43 pm
by Sherry Tobia, N.P. The clinicians at University Gynecologic Oncology (UGO) recognize the importance of addressing the impact your cancer treatment has on sexuality and your quality of life. As you confront a diagnosis of cancer and begin treatment, you will experience a multitude of emotions including fear and anxiety. You may face dramatic changes [...]
Snaps for Hope, Courage, and Strength
January 6, 2011 – 3:53 pm
In partnership with MNVision, University Gynecologic Oncology, and Robertson-Studio the Ovarian Cancer Institute has launched a program that will help women facing Ovarian Cancer continue to live with hope, courage, and strength. All patients of University Gynecologic Oncology have the opportunity for a professional photography session with their family at no charge. These photos are [...]
The Cancer Support Community at Northside Hospital
January 6, 2011 – 2:34 pm
The Cancer Support Community is a safe haven for cancer patients and their families and a place where they can find support, companionship, education, and most of all…hope. Cancer patients who come to the Cancer Support Community are referred to as Participants and are encouraged to fight for their recovery by participating in their treatments. [...]
Java Jewels
January 6, 2011 – 7:43 am
Java Jewels is a support group for women who are surviving gynecological cancer which provides awelcoming place to share experiences and learn from others. Join fellow Java Jewels the first Sunday of every month at 11:00 am for a light lunch and coffee. Café Au Lait2300 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 410 Roswell, GA 30076 ph: [...]