12 episodes
Overlooked: A podcast about ovarian cancer Golda Arthur
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- Health & Fitness
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4.9 • 22 Ratings
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The story of one ovarian cancer survivor, narrated by her daughter, and using intimate recorded conversations and audio diaries to chart a 5 year journey of survivorship. Along this journey, hear from scientists, other survivors, and advocates, who are finally bringing this overlooked cancer into the light.
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'Fluid Puppy'
We begin in a hospital room, in Halifax, Canada, as a difficult moment is about to unfold. An introduction to Teresa, and to ovarian cancer as she and her family experienced it.
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Diagnosis
After months of vague symptoms and a battery of tests, the cancer is finally diagnosed.
This episode asks, what is ovarian cancer, and why is it so hard to diagnose?
Featuring Dr Lana Saciragic, Gynecologic Oncologist at Nova Scotia Health Authority. -
Treatment
Chemotherapy begins. Walking into the chemotherapy room that first day, none of us know what to expect. Mom has a bad reaction to the drugs as she begins her treatment journey. We learn: what is chemotherapy, how does it work, and what toll does it take on the body.
The episode features Dr Lana Saciragic, Gynecologic Oncologist at Nova Scotia Health Authority. -
Family
Caregiving, and even standing by as someone you love goes through cancer, is its own journey, and deserves its own episode.
This episode features Robin Arthur, and Pamela Esposito-Amery from Tell Every Amazing Lady. -
Recurrence
The cancer comes back. (Remember that dandelion?) We learn that recurrence is a common feature of ovarian cancer because early detection is so difficult and there is no way to screen for it. But asking the question ‘why can’t we see it coming?’ leads me on a journey to learn more about - not the ovaries - but the fallopian tubes, and new innovations to try and get ahead of this cancer.
This episode features:
Dr James Bentley from Nova Scotia Health.
Alison Ross, Director of Knowledge Mobilization at Ovarian Cancer Canada.
Jennifer Barton, Director of the Bio5 Institute at the University of Arizona.
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Genetics
This cancer comes from a genetic mutation. We learn more about this, and how it works. What does that mean for how you prevent or treat this cancer? Sarah DeFeo from the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance explains, and talks about why genetic testing is an important tool going forward.
For more, head to overlookedpod.com
Customer Reviews
Well Said
It took my awhile to listen because of the haunting memories of my mother with this illness and having vague symptoms and the diagnosis was stage 4. It’s been 31 years since she passed and it’s good to know that there is more research and that there are woman that have survived. Thanks to you and your mom sharing your story.
Beautiful
Powerful heartfelt storytelling. Thank you for making this.
A topic that hits home for me
Thank you for this. I am in Ontario and my sister died of ovarian cancer, at the age of 28, in 2006. It is referred to as “the cancer that whispers” because by the time most women find out they have it, it’s quite advanced and often too late. I am sad to hear that your mother’s story is so similar to my sister’s with the misdiagnosis and time wasted figuring stuff out. We must be aware of the symptoms and be LOUD to have our voices heard when something feels not quite right. I am happy to hear your mom’s voice and her story. I am happy you are with her for this journey.