Pillars of Strength – FRα-Ovarian Cancer

Although it kills thousands of women every year, ovarian cancer is called the “whispering cancer” because of its lack of detectable symptoms and screening methods, according to Cedars-Sinai.

After experiencing strange symptoms like bloating and hair loss, Kat, a professional soccer coach and scout in Sanford, Florida, figured that it was due to the stress of her job. So it came as a shock when she learned she had ovarian cancer. Even worse, doctors only gave her up to five years to live.

However, Kat had a unique type of cancer that was folate receptor alpha-positive (FRα-positive), meaning she had other types of treatments available to her. And in terms of support, she was lucky to have her wife, Kimberly, who acted as her rock through the entire ordeal.

This episode also features in-depth commentary from renowned expert Nathalie Dauphin McKenzie, MD, Gynecologic Oncologist, AdventHealth Cancer Institute.