When ovarian cancer becomes resistant to platinum-based therapy,

Illuminate your path

Living with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer can bring difficult questions and uncertainty. But you don’t need to go through it alone. Hear from others who share their experiences living with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

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You are not alone

~244,000

women are living with
ovarian cancer in the
United States

~21,000

women are diagnosed
with ovarian cancer in the
United States each year

Facing resistance to platinum-based chemotherapy is a challenging reality for many women with ovarian cancer

Evolving
research

Research continues to expand understanding of treatment approaches for platinum-resistant ovarian cancer

Scientists believe that by activating the glucocorticoid receptor, cortisol may help ovarian cancer grow or become resistant to your current therapy. Research to learn more about the glucocorticoid receptor pathway and the role it plays in resistance to chemotherapy is ongoing.

Dr. Joyce Barlin, oncologist treating women with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer

“I think there’s hope to be offered in autonomy. And so we remind the patient it’s their life, their body, their decision. We have to empower them to decide when or if they want to continue the next treatment.”

—Dr. Joyce Barlin, an oncologist treating women
with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer

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Path
forward

You don’t have to face chemotherapy
resistance by yourself

From scientists and oncologists researching why chemotherapy may not be fully working, to the advice of other patients and the help of your loved ones, there is a large community to support you.

There are also things within your control, like mindset and lifestyle, that can help you better manage life with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.

Illuminations from women like you

Your voice has value

From personal challenges to moments of hope, you may find it helpful to hear the shared experiences of other women with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer. These stories, or "Illuminations," can go a long way in encouraging you on your own journey.

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Rachel's self-advocacy advice

Hear how she feels empowered by asking questions

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It's really, really important to me as both a patient and an advocate, and a mother, that we treat patients and a diagnosis in a holistic, really integrated way. That we talk to people about what this means to you. Not every treatment has the same response for everyone, and it's okay to ask a lot of questions and get second opinions and even third opinions. And the medical community is cool with it. Patients are often afraid to get second opinions. Don't be afraid. It gives you information and education, and know that people are listening to you and that this is a journey and that people need to be there with you on this journey.