Nutrition during ovarian cancer treatment can feel confusing and exhausting. Taste changes, nausea, fatigue, and digestive side effects often make eating difficult, even when the body needs nourishment most.

In this episode of Teal Talk – An Ovarian Cancer Podcast, Catherine Macpherson, Senior Vice President and Chief Nutrition Officer at Mom’s Meals, shares practical strategies for managing side effects and maintaining strength. The conversation focuses on realistic, flexible approaches that support healing. Listeners will also learn how medically tailored meal support can reduce stress for patients living alone or with limited caregiver support.

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Gastrointestinal side effects are common during ovarian cancer treatment and can affect comfort, nutrition, and daily life. In this episode of Teal Talk – An Ovarian Cancer Podcast, nurse clinician and NOCC Board member Tiffani Mickens, RN, explains why these side effects occur and offers practical guidance for managing them. The conversation also covers warning signs, including severe dehydration or bowel obstruction, and emphasizes the importance of reaching out to your care team early.

This episode provides education, reassurance, and encouragement for survivors, caregivers, and advocates navigating treatment. Listening can help you track symptoms, ask questions, and feel empowered during recovery.

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Ovarian cancer is not one disease, and for some people, a rare subtype can make diagnosis and treatment feel confusing and isolating. In this episode of Teal Talk–An Ovarian Cancer Podcast, gynecologic oncologist Dr. Rick Bouley and an ovarian cancer survivor come together to explain rare ovarian cancer subtypes and share what it means to navigate a diagnosis that does not follow a typical path.

This episode offers education, reassurance, and hope for anyone facing ovarian cancer, especially those navigating a rare diagnosis.

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In this episode of Teal Talk – An Ovarian Cancer Podcast, Dr. Michael Birrer, a leading expert in ovarian cancer, explains how treatment has progressed from standard chemotherapy to more targeted therapies, molecular testing, and precision medicine designed around each patient’s tumor.

Listeners will learn about bevacizumab, PARP inhibitors, antibody drug conjugates (ADCs), immunotherapy, and why clinical trials are essential for bringing new treatment options forward. The conversation also covers genetic and biomarker testing, family risk, and how to start informed and confident discussions with a care team.

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A simple blood test may one day detect ovarian cancer before it’s visible on a scan. This episode of Teal Talk–An Ovarian Cancer Podcast explores how liquid biopsy—a test that finds fragments of tumor DNA in the bloodstream—could change the future of diagnosis and treatment.

Listen as Dr. Hardesty, a member of NOCC’s Medical & Scientific Advisory Board, explains what makes liquid biopsy different from CA-125 or genetic testing, and why researchers are hopeful about its role in early detection.

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When a loved one faces ovarian cancer, caregiving becomes a powerful act of love and resilience. In this episode of Teal Talk, siblings Adam, Amanda, and Evan reflect on supporting their mother, Serena, through her eight-year journey with advanced ovarian cancer. Together, they share what it means to stay connected, find joy in difficult moments, and lean on one another for strength and hope.

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Clinical trials are transforming ovarian cancer treatment and offering real hope for survivors. In this episode of Teal Talk, Dr. Debbie Richardson, gynecologic oncologist at the Stevenson Cancer Center, and Rhonda, a 10-year ovarian cancer survivor, share how clinical trials work, what to expect, and why they’re vital to discovering life-saving therapies.

Hear powerful insights on trust, timing, and the future of ovarian cancer care, and how patients and physicians are partnering to advance research and bring new hope to those impacted by ovarian cancer.

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Understanding ovarian cancer starts with real stories. In this episode of Teal Talk, the official podcast from the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC), we sit down with Evelyn, a mother and ovarian cancer survivor, to explore her powerful story of diagnosis, resilience, and the role of biomarker testing in shaping her treatment plan.

Learn how biomarkers, including HRD (homologous recombination deficiency), can guide personalized treatment approaches such as PARP inhibitors, and why patient education and self-advocacy are essential in the ovarian cancer journey. Evelyn’s candid reflections on recognizing symptoms, navigating emotions, and managing care offer hope and clarity for anyone impacted by ovarian cancer.

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