Digital Guide: Living With Ovarian Cancer - Portland

Body image changes after ovarian cancer treatment are really common -- a lot of women struggle with side effects like scars or other physical changes that can come after surgery. However, it's important to note that many of these changes are temporary.

A lot of people who are facing ovarian cancer, or any cancer for that matter, read or hear things about what they should be eating/drinking/taking in supplement form to help fight the cancer. But the simple truth is, a well-balanced diet is still the best bet. 

After an ovarian cancer diagnosis, a lot of women wonder how their sex lives will be affected. The good thing is, women can definitely have sex after ovarian cancer treatment -- and for the most part, can have sex in the same way they were before treatment.

Getting an ovarian cancer diagnosis can be really overwhelming - but your medical team can help with feelings of fear and anxiety, either be prescribing medication or recommending a support group or a counselor.

If you're experiencing a lot of anxiety after an ovarian cancer diagnosis, there are medications -- both short-term and long-term -- that can be prescribed to help curb some of these symptoms.