Digital Guide: Living With Ovarian Cancer - San Jose

Medical social worker Laurie Ostacher's guide to living with ovarian cancer

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Welcome to social worker Laurie Ostacher’s guide to living with ovarian cancer.

Ostacher, who works at Sutter Bay Medical Foundation, collaborated with SurvivorNet for this resource. People in the ovarian cancer community tell us that hearing advice like this, and knowing the options, has helped them make better decisions and reduce anxiety.

Laurie Ostacher Sutter Bay Medical Foundation

Your Digital Guide begins below: 3 Chapters / 3 Video Segments

Getting Emotional Support (1)
1. Medical Social Workers Offer Emotional Support to Ovarian Cancer Patients

Laurie Ostacher

A medical social worker can serve as a kind of guide and companion during your cancer treatment journey.

Working During Treatment (1)
2. Working During Your Ovarian Cancer Treatment

Laurie Ostacher

Once you've been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and have a treatment plan, it's important to think about whether continuing to work makes sense for you.

Managing Fear (1)
3. Managing Fears About Ovarian Cancer Chemotherapy Treatment

Laurie Ostacher

Chemotherapy isn't often discussed outside the cancer community. Experts offer ways to help patients cope with their fears.

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