Low-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer (LGSOC) Self-Care
Let’s talk about taking care of yourself
Taking care of yourself is seriously important.
Cancer can affect every part of your life. Low-grade serous ovarian cancer (also known as LGSOC) can be extra stressful because it comes with a unique set of challenges. LGSOC can be hard to treat, can come back, and is not well understood. At times, you may need help managing areas of your life that are affected by treatment. It’s also important to keep up with self-care during this time. This section offers tips on how to manage areas of your life that may feel unmanageable right now.
Bookmark this page and come back often throughout your treatment journey.
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor(s). Always consult with your doctor(s) before starting a new regimen (exercise, diet, mental health, etc). Your doctor(s) know you and your condition best and can advise on what may work best for you.
Taking care of yourself is
seriously important.
seriously important.
Cancer can affect every part of your life. Low-grade serous ovarian cancer (also known as LGSOC) can be extra stressful because it comes with a unique set of challenges. LGSOC can be hard to treat, can come back, and is not well understood. At times, you may need help managing areas of your life that are affected by treatment. It’s also important to keep up with self-care during this time. This section offers tips on how to manage areas of your life that may feel unmanageable right now.
Bookmark this page and come back often
throughout your treatment journey.
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor(s). Always consult with your doctor(s) before starting a new regimen (exercise, diet, mental health, etc). Your doctor(s) know you and your condition best and can advise on what may work best for you.
Taking care of yourself is
seriously important.
seriously important.
Cancer can affect every part of your life. Low-grade serous ovarian cancer (also known as LGSOC) can be extra stressful because it comes with a unique set of challenges. LGSOC can be hard to treat, can come back, and is not well understood. At times, you may need help managing areas of your life that are affected by treatment. It’s also important to keep up with self-care during this time. This section offers tips on how to manage areas of your life that may feel unmanageable right now.
Bookmark this page and come back often throughout your treatment journey.
The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor(s). Always consult with your doctor(s) before starting a new regimen (exercise, diet, mental health, etc). Your doctor(s) know you and your condition best and can advise on what may work best for you.
Find a medical team you trust
- Your ovarian cancer specialist (a type of doctor who treats LGSOC) will be a key member of your care team. Your doctor should be able to help you find one in your area.
- Consider a second opinion. Meeting (in person or virtually) with more than one ovarian cancer specialist may help you find a treatment option that you are confident in and feels right for you.
- Connect with a center of excellence. A center of excellence is a hospital where doctors are experts in treating people with specific diseases and conditions, like LGSOC.
Find a medical team you trust
- Your ovarian cancer specialist (a type of doctor who treats LGSOC) will be a key member of your care team. Your doctor should be able to help you find one in your area
- Consider a second opinion. Meeting (in person or virtually) with more than one ovarian cancer specialist may help you find a treatment option that you are confident in and feels right for you
- Connect with a center of excellence. A center of excellence is a hospital where doctors are experts in treating people with specific diseases and conditions, like LGSOC
Connect with the low-grade serous ovarian cancer community
Meet other people with LGSOC. You’re not alone. There are several groups and forums on social media sites that are full of people on a similar cancer journey, and their experiences may help you better understand yours.
Below are some support groups for people with ovarian cancer:
Connect with the low-grade serous ovarian cancer community
Meet other people with LGSOC. You’re not alone. There are several groups and forums on social media sites that are full of people on a similar cancer journey, and their experiences may help you better understand yours.
Below are some support groups for people with ovarian cancer:
Connect with the low-grade serous ovarian cancer community
Meet other people with LGSOC. You’re not alone. There are several groups and forums on social media sites that are full of people on a similar cancer journey, and their experiences may help you better understand yours.
Below are some support groups for people with ovarian cancer:
Make your mental health a priority
It’s not uncommon for mental health to be impacted by cancer treatment.
People with ovarian cancer are 3 times
more likely to be diagnosed with a mental
illness than the general public.
Talk to your doctor about any issues you may be experiencing, or consider talking to a licensed therapist.
Make your mental health a priority
It’s not uncommon for mental health to be impacted by cancer treatment.
People with ovarian cancer are 3 times
more likely to be diagnosed with a mental
illness than the general public.
Talk to your doctor about any issues you may be experiencing, or consider talking to a licensed therapist.
Consider connecting with a licensed therapist in person or online. Here are some resources to get started:
The information presented here is not a substitute for professional advice.
Consider connecting with a licensed therapist in person or online. Here are some resources to get started:
The information presented here is not a substitute for professional advice.
Consider connecting with a licensed therapist in person or online. Here are some resources to get started:
The information presented here is not a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition is important during and after treatment
A healthy, nutritious diet is a key part of managing symptoms. Working with a nutrition professional can make eating healthy easier because they help you to create a diet that includes the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients you need to stay strong.
A nutrition professional can help you:
• Manage common treatment symptoms
• Ensure your body’s basic nutrient and calorie goals are met
• Keep a healthy weight and avoid muscle loss
• Maintain your overall quality of life during and after treatment
Talk to a nutrition professional, preferably an RD (Registered Dietitian) who is also a CSO (Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition). Your care team may include one or be able to recommend one. If they cannot, consider contacting the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Nutrition is important during and after treatment
A healthy, nutritious diet is a key part of managing symptoms. Working with a nutrition professional can make eating healthy easier because they help you to create a diet that includes the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients you need to stay strong.
A nutrition professional can help you:
• Manage common treatment symptoms
• Ensure your body’s basic nutrient and calorie goals are met
• Keep a healthy weight and avoid muscle loss
• Maintain your overall quality of life during and after treatment
Talk to a nutrition professional, preferably an RD (Registered Dietitian) who is also a CSO (Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition). Your care team may include one or be able to recommend one. If they cannot, consider contacting the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Amanda Sobhani
is a licensed Nutritionist as well as someone living with LGSOC. Amanda will be sharing professional insights about staying healthy on your treatment journey.
If you have questions about eating healthy, use the link below to submit questions or topics that you are interested in learning more about.
Amanda Sobhani
is a licensed Nutritionist as well as someone living with LGSOC. Amanda will be sharing professional insights about staying healthy on your treatment journey.
If you have questions about eating healthy, use the link below to submit questions or topics that you are interested in learning more about.
Amanda Sobhani
is a licensed Nutritionist as well as someone living with LGSOC. Amanda will be sharing professional insights about staying healthy on your treatment journey.
If you have questions about eating healthy, use the link below to submit questions or topics that you are interested in learning more about.
The information presented on this site is not a substitute for professional advice. Consult a medical professional before making any dietary or lifestyle changes. Amanda Sobhani is a paid consultant of Verastem Oncology and a patient living with LGSOC.
The information presented on this site is not a substitute for professional advice. Consult a medical professional before making any dietary or lifestyle changes. Amanda Sobhani is a paid consultant of Verastem Oncology and a patient living with LGSOC.
Exercise regularly
Stay active to maintain your overall health. Regular exercise can reduce fatigue, reduce feelings of anxiety and depression, and improve quality of life.
Ask your health care team to help create an exercise program that is right for you.
Do not start an exercise routine without talking to your doctor(s) first. Regular exercise may not be appropriate for all people with LGSOC.
Exercise regularly
Stay active to maintain your overall health. Regular exercise can reduce fatigue, reduce feelings of anxiety and depression, and improve quality of life.
Ask your health care team to help create an exercise program that is right for you.
Do not start an exercise routine without talking to your doctor(s) first. Regular exercise may not be appropriate for all people with LGSOC.
Learn how cancer treatment may affect your sex life
Cancer and cancer treatment may impact your sexual desire and function. Don’t be afraid to talk to your doctor if you have questions about sex. Your doctor can let you know what’s safe, what to avoid, and any other precautions you may need to take.
Learn how cancer treatment may affect your sex life
Cancer and cancer treatment may impact your sexual desire and function. Don’t be afraid to talk to your doctor if you have questions about sex. Your doctor can let you know what’s safe, what to avoid, and any other precautions you may need to take.
Learn how cancer treatment may affect your sex life
Cancer and cancer treatment may impact your sexual desire and function. Don’t be afraid to talk to your doctor if you have questions about sex. Your doctor can let you know what’s safe, what to avoid, and any other precautions you may need to take.
Discuss fertility with your doctor prior to surgery
Ovarian cancer surgeries and certain treatments can affect your ability to get pregnant. Talk to your doctor to learn about how your cancer and/or treatment may affect your fertility.
Below you can find information about ovarian cancer and fertility:
Discuss fertility with your doctor prior to surgery
Ovarian cancer surgeries and certain treatments can affect your ability to get pregnant. Talk to your doctor to learn about how your cancer and/or treatment may affect your fertility.
Below you can find information about ovarian cancer and fertility:
Discuss fertility with your doctor prior to surgery
Ovarian cancer surgeries and certain treatments can affect your ability to get pregnant. Talk to your doctor to learn about how your cancer and/or treatment may affect your fertility.
Below you can find information about ovarian cancer and fertility.
Don’t let treatment-induced menopause take you by surprise
People undergoing treatment for LGSOC may enter menopause early. This is due to treatments as well as surgical procedures, like an oophorectomy (the removal of 1 or both ovaries) or a hysterectomy (the removal of the uterus), that can induce menopause.
Dealing with menopause during cancer treatment isn’t easy. Don’t be afraid to lean on caregivers and loved ones for emotional support, and connect with people who have gone through or are going through a similar experience.
Don’t let treatment-induced menopause take you by surprise
People undergoing treatment for LGSOC may enter menopause early. This is due to treatments as well as surgical procedures, like an oophorectomy (the removal of 1 or both ovaries) or a hysterectomy (the removal of the uterus), that can induce menopause.
Dealing with menopause during cancer treatment isn’t easy. Don’t be afraid to lean on caregivers and loved ones for emotional support, and connect with people who have gone through or are going through a similar experience.
Complement your treatment plan with holistic medicine
Holistic medicine (also known as alternative, integrative, or complementary medicine) can help improve your well-being. The treatment that your doctor prescribed addresses your cancer directly. Holistic medicine can help complement your prescribed cancer treatment.
Below you can find information about holistic medicine:
Complement your treatment plan with holistic medicine
Holistic medicine (also known as alternative, integrative, or complementary medicine) can help improve your well-being. The treatment that your doctor prescribed addresses your cancer directly. Holistic medicine can help complement your prescribed cancer treatment.
Below you can find information about holistic medicine:
Complement your treatment plan with holistic medicine
Holistic medicine (also known as alternative, integrative, or complementary medicine) can help improve your well-being. The treatment that your doctor prescribed addresses your cancer directly. Holistic medicine can help complement your prescribed cancer treatment.
Below you can find information about holistic medicine:
