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Morgan Gaynor

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Brodi Nicholas

Jeanette Carbajal

Lee Silverstein

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Robin McGee

Matt Newman

Monica Hernandez

Tara Williamson

Charles Griffin

Jenny Jones

Tim Cannon

Allison Rosen

Patrick Vickers

Jess Thomas

Jeffrey Meyerhardt

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Morgan Gaynor shares her unbelievable story, recounting how her desire to freeze her eggs at the age of 30 led to a cancer diagnosis. This Stage 4 cancer would, in all likelihood, not have been discovered otherwise. Morgan turned her experience into a positive by becoming actively involved in cancer awareness and fundraising campaigns. Morgan was honored as the American Cancer Society’s Tides of Change 2021 Survivor of the Year, in recognition of her advocacy for cancer awareness.  Episode Highlights  Welcome back! [0:55] Welcome Morgan Gaynor! [0:59] Morgan’s story [1:20] Freezing eggs [1:50] Ultrasound findings [2:34] Endometriosis/PCOS [3:10] Memorial Sloan Kettering [3:35] Unrecognized symptoms [4:14] Age is a factor [7:00] Low-grade serous carcinoma  [7:20] Limitations of PAP smear [8:20] 9-hour surgery [8:55] Advocacy [11:38] Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance [12:45] STAAR [13:10] Survival rate [18:10] Post-surgical treatment [18:40] Cancer anxiety [22:30] Surgical menopause [23:35] Support system [25:10] Breaking the news [27:25] What’s next for Morgan? [30:58] Talking to your doctor [33:20] Find your network [37:25] Dilation &amp; Curettage [40:45] Doctor’s apology [42:30] Thank you, Morgan! [44:50] Thanks for listening! [46:45]  Episode Research Links https://morganbeatscancer.com/ https://www.staaroc.org/ https://www.mskcc.org/ https://ocrahope.org/ Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware@gmail.com Instagram:@downthereaware Facebook: Down There Aware Twitter: @downthereaware Pinterest: Down There Aware TikTok: Down There Aware  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/downthereaware/message

Morgan Gaynor shares her unbelievable story, recounting how her desire to freeze her eggs at the age of 30 led to a cancer diagnosis. This Stage 4 cancer would, in all likelihood, not have been discovered otherwise. Morgan turned her experience into a positive by becoming actively involved in cancer awareness and fundraising campaigns. Morgan was honored as the American Cancer Society’s Tides of Change 2021 Survivor of the Year, in recognition of her advocacy for cancer awareness. Episode Highlights <ul> <li>Welcome back! [0:55]</li> <li>Welcome Morgan Gaynor! [0:59]</li> <li>Morgan’s story [1:20]</li> <li>Freezing eggs [1:50]</li> <li>Ultrasound findings [2:34]</li> <li>Endometriosis/PCOS [3:10]</li> <li>Memorial Sloan Kettering [3:35]</li> <li>Unrecognized symptoms [4:14]</li> <li>Age is a factor [7:00]</li> <li>Low-grade serous carcinoma  [7:20]</li> <li>Limitations of PAP smear [8:20]</li> <li>9-hour surgery [8:55]</li> <li>Advocacy [11:38]</li> <li>Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance [12:45]</li> <li>STAAR [13:10]</li> <li>Survival rate [18:10]</li> <li>Post-surgical treatment [18:40]</li> <li>Cancer anxiety [22:30]</li> <li>Surgical menopause [23:35]</li> <li>Support system [25:10]</li> <li>Breaking the news [27:25]</li> <li>What’s next for Morgan? [30:58]</li> <li>Talking to your doctor [33:20]</li> <li>Find your network [37:25]</li> <li>Dilation &amp; Curettage [40:45]</li> <li>Doctor’s apology [42:30]</li> <li>Thank you, Morgan! [44:50]</li> <li>Thanks for listening! [46:45]</li> </ul> Episode Research Links <a href="https://morganbeatscancer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://morganbeatscancer.com/</a> <a href="https://www.staaroc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.staaroc.org/</a> <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mskcc.org/</a> <a href="https://ocrahope.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://ocrahope.org/</a> Stay Connected Email Us: downthereaware@gmail.com Instagram:@downthereaware Facebook: Down There Aware Twitter: @downthereaware Pinterest: Down There Aware TikTok: Down There Aware --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/downthereaware/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/downthereaware/message</a>

Interview with Morgan Gaynor: Ovarian Cancer Survivor and Advocate

On this episode of WE Have Cancer, awareness advocate and ovarian cancer survivor Morgan Gaynor chats with Lee about cancer research, advocacy, and sharing her cancer journey online in a very public way.Guest Biography: After completing her MBA at Monmouth University at age 30, Morgan decided to look into freezing her eggs. That decision would ultimately lead to her ovarian cancer diagnosis and save her life. Immediately after her diagnosis with low-grade serous ovarian carcinoma, she began sharing her story online on her website, Morgan Beats Cancer. Now a year and a half after her last chemo session, she currently serves on the board of STAAR Ovarian Cancer Foundation, and advocates on the federal, state, and local levels on behalf of ovarian cancer patients for increased research funding. Table of Contents:The Story Behind "Morgan Beats Cancer"Morgan says naming her site was a big decision and conversation with family. It’s not just about beating cancer herself; Morgan says her goal is to beat ovarian cancer for everyone. Sharing Her Cancer Journey with the WorldAt the time of her diagnosis, Morgan was four months out from her MBA graduation where she studied Communications. Her whole life Morgan has been an eager philanthropist and volunteer, and now she’s taking all of her skills and passions into the cancer world via her website and advocacy work.Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer Pre-MenopauseShe first posted on Facebook about her ovarian cancer diagnosis, and how it wasn’t common for a woman in her early thirties to be diagnosed with it. She wanted to raise awareness that cancer can happen at any age. Morgan says, “If you’re born with ovaries, you’re at risk for ovarian cancer.”From Freezing Eggs to Finding Ovarian CancerAfter watching friends struggle with fertility in their twenties and thirties, Morgan decided she wanted to have her eggs frozen at age 30. At Morgan’s first ultrasound with the fertility specialist, they noticed several large lumps in Morgan’s pelvic area. A few weeks later, a surgeon confirmed the lumps were malignant, and she was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer.Treatment Options for Ovarian CancerMorgan says surgery was definitely the recommended immediate course of action for her. She had a debulking surgery first to remove all visible signs of disease, and then went through six rounds of chemotherapy afterward. Life After Cancer TreatmentMorgan’s final chemo session was in February 2020. She now takes a daily estrogen blocker because her particular strain of cancer was hormone-driven. She says she feels great.“My whole life is different now.” Between cancer and the pandemic, Morgan says she’s home much more than she used to be. She still spends time volunteering in her community, and she’s doing a lot with the ovarian cancer community as well. She joined the board of STAAR Ovarian Cancer Foundation, and is an advocacy leader with OCRA (Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance).Getting Involved with Cancer Research AdvocacyMorgan says getting to speak with her state representatives and telling people how important cancer research is has been both enlightening and fulfilling. She reminds listeners that the only way to conquer these diseases is through research, which requires funding, which largely comes from the government. Being Immunocompromised in 2021Morgan’s treatment has left her permanently immunocompromised. She says that before the pandemic, getting onto a subway during cold and flu season would be terrifying for someone like her. But now, wearing a mask in public is no big deal.Grappling with Confidence after Cancer TreatmentMorgan says she’s found immense support with other women in the community, particularly from a local organization in New Jersey called Mary’s Place by the Sea, where they’re each encouraged to write letters to themselves about gratitude, acceptance, and love for their healing bodies.Morgan's Longterm Cancer Advocacy Vision Morgan says she plans to continue to use her website to advocate for people facing cancer, especially ovarian cancer. She hopes to also provide advice and tips for supporting people with cancer, because she knows how difficult it can be.Links mentioned in the show:Follow Morgan's Advocacy - Morgan Beats CancerSupport the Child of the Month; Kaden - https://wehavecancershow.com/kadenSubscribe to the “WE Have Cancer” PodcastFollow WE Have Cancer on Social Media:Like our Facebook pageFollow us on TwitterFollow us on Instagram

<h3>On this episode of WE Have Cancer, awareness advocate and ovarian cancer survivor Morgan Gaynor chats with Lee about cancer research, advocacy, and sharing her cancer journey online in a very public way.</h3><h3>Guest Biography: </h3>After completing her MBA at Monmouth University at age 30, Morgan decided to look into freezing her eggs. That decision would ultimately lead to her ovarian cancer diagnosis and save her life. Immediately after her diagnosis with low-grade serous ovarian carcinoma, she began sharing her story online on her website, Morgan Beats Cancer. Now a year and a half after her last chemo session, she currently serves on the board of STAAR Ovarian Cancer Foundation, and advocates on the federal, state, and local levels on behalf of ovarian cancer patients for increased research funding. <h3>Table of Contents:</h3><ul><li>The Story Behind "Morgan Beats Cancer"</li></ul>Morgan says naming her site was a big decision and conversation with family. It’s not just about beating cancer herself; Morgan says her goal is to beat ovarian cancer for everyone. <ul><li>Sharing Her Cancer Journey with the World</li></ul>At the time of her diagnosis, Morgan was four months out from her MBA graduation where she studied Communications. Her whole life Morgan has been an eager philanthropist and volunteer, and now she’s taking all of her skills and passions into the cancer world via her website and advocacy work.<ul><li>Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer Pre-Menopause</li></ul>She first posted on Facebook about her ovarian cancer diagnosis, and how it wasn’t common for a woman in her early thirties to be diagnosed with it. She wanted to raise awareness that cancer can happen at any age. Morgan says, “If you’re born with ovaries, you’re at risk for ovarian cancer.”<ul><li>From Freezing Eggs to Finding Ovarian Cancer</li></ul>After watching friends struggle with fertility in their twenties and thirties, Morgan decided she wanted to have her eggs frozen at age 30. At Morgan’s first ultrasound with the fertility specialist, they noticed several large lumps in Morgan’s pelvic area. A few weeks later, a surgeon confirmed the lumps were malignant, and she was diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer.<ul><li>Treatment Options for Ovarian Cancer</li></ul>Morgan says surgery was definitely the recommended immediate course of action for her. She had a debulking surgery first to remove all visible signs of disease, and then went through six rounds of chemotherapy afterward. <ul><li>Life After Cancer Treatment</li></ul>Morgan’s final chemo session was in February 2020. She now takes a daily estrogen blocker because her particular strain of cancer was hormone-driven. She says she feels great.<ul><li>“My whole life is different now.” </li></ul>Between cancer and the pandemic, Morgan says she’s home much more than she used to be. She still spends time volunteering in her community, and she’s doing a lot with the ovarian cancer community as well. She joined the board of STAAR Ovarian Cancer Foundation, and is an advocacy leader with OCRA (Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance).<ul><li>Getting Involved with Cancer Research Advocacy</li></ul>Morgan says getting to speak with her state representatives and telling people how important cancer research is has been both enlightening and fulfilling. She reminds listeners that the only way to conquer these diseases is through research, which requires funding, which largely comes from the government. <ul><li>Being Immunocompromised in 2021</li></ul>Morgan’s treatment has left her permanently immunocompromised. She says that before the pandemic, getting onto a subway during cold and flu season would be terrifying for someone like her. But now, wearing a mask in public is no big deal.<ul><li>Grappling with Confidence after Cancer Treatment</li></ul>Morgan says she’s found immense support with other women in the community, particularly from a local organization in New Jersey called Mary’s Place by the Sea, where they’re each encouraged to write letters to themselves about gratitude, acceptance, and love for their healing bodies.<ul><li>Morgan's Longterm Cancer Advocacy Vision </li></ul>Morgan says she plans to continue to use her website to advocate for people facing cancer, especially ovarian cancer. She hopes to also provide advice and tips for supporting people with cancer, because she knows how difficult it can be.Links mentioned in the show:Follow Morgan's Advocacy - <a href="https://morganbeatscancer.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Morgan Beats Cancer</a>Support the Child of the Month; Kaden - <a href="https://wehavecancershow.com/kaden" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wehavecancershow.com/kaden</a>Subscribe to the “<a href="https://pod.link/wehavecancer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">WE Have Cancer” Podcast</a>Follow WE Have Cancer on Social Media:Like our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/wehavecancershow/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> pageFollow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/wehavecancerpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>Follow us on <a href="https://instagram.com/wehavecancerpod" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

Diagnosed with Stage IV Ovarian Cancer at Age 30: Morgan Gaynor's Journey & Advocacy

This week you meet Morgan.  September 2019, Morgan was diagnosed with low-grade serous ovarian carcinoma, after an ultrasound to investigate her fertility to freeze her eggs. Low-grade serous ovarian carcinoma is a rare, slow-growing cancer that tends to be more prevalent in younger women when compared to more common forms of ovarian cancer.  May 8th is World Ovarian Cancer Day  Established in 2013 by a group of leaders from ovarian cancer advocacy organizations around the world, May 8 – World Ovarian Cancer Day, is the one day of the year we globally raise our voices in solidarity in the fight against ovarian cancer. While the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition works on many fronts, World Ovarian Cancer Day is our flagship awareness-raising initiative, and is the key date in our calendar. Supported by over 170 organizations from around the world, our social media reach grows exponentially every year, with 2020 numbers at over three million up from one million the previous year. Organizations as small as kitchen table-based patient advocacy groups in rural communities, to national healthcare associations based in major metropolitan areas, all come together as one to raise awareness about the disease. https://worldovariancancercoalition.org/  STAAR STAAR exists to raise critical funds for life-saving research for those with low-grade ovarian cancer. STAAR was co-founded by three low-grade ovarian cancer thrivers in early 2020. The foundation exists to fund research for better treatment options for low-grade serous carcinoma, a rare (less than 10% of ovarian cancer cases) and extremely underfunded subtype.  Low-grade serous carcinoma is often labeled as a "tricky opponent" by clinicians because it acts differently than more common subtypes - it grows slower and is often chemo-resistant, leaving fewer treatment options. The average age of diagnosis is 18 years younger than ovarian cancer overall, meaning that many diagnosed are young moms or never got a chance to have children. Research dedicated to low-grade ovarian cancer is desperately needed to give women a chance at longer lives.  ​For more information on low-grade serous carcinoma, please visit our friends at Cure Our Ovarian Cancer, the leading global charity dedicated to low-grade research.  May 6th is Conquer Cancer Day find out how you can make a difference and donate here   ---   Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/mycancerstorypodcast/support

This week you meet Morgan.  September 2019, Morgan was diagnosed with low-grade serous ovarian carcinoma, after an ultrasound to investigate her fertility to freeze her eggs. Low-grade serous ovarian carcinoma is a rare, slow-growing cancer that tends to be more prevalent in younger women when compared to more common forms of ovarian cancer. May 8th is World Ovarian Cancer Day<a href="https://morganbeatscancer.com/2019/12/09/how-i-found-out-i-had-ovarian-cancer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Established in 2013 by a group of leaders from ovarian cancer advocacy organizations around the world, May 8 – World Ovarian Cancer Day, is the one day of the year we globally raise our voices in solidarity in the fight against ovarian cancer. While the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition works on many fronts, World Ovarian Cancer Day is our flagship awareness-raising initiative, and is the key date in our calendar. Supported by over 170 organizations from around the world, our social media reach grows exponentially every year, with 2020 numbers at over three million up from one million the previous year. Organizations as small as kitchen table-based patient advocacy groups in rural communities, to national healthcare associations based in major metropolitan areas, all come together as one to raise awareness about the disease. <a href="https://worldovariancancercoalition.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://worldovariancancercoalition.org/</a> <h2><a href="https://www.staaroc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">STAAR</a></h2> STAAR exists to raise critical funds for life-saving research for those with low-grade ovarian cancer. STAAR was co-founded by three low-grade ovarian cancer thrivers in early 2020. The foundation exists to fund research for better treatment options for low-grade serous carcinoma, a rare (less than 10% of ovarian cancer cases) and extremely underfunded subtype. Low-grade serous carcinoma is often labeled as a "tricky opponent" by clinicians because it acts differently than more common subtypes - it grows slower and is often chemo-resistant, leaving fewer treatment options. The average age of diagnosis is 18 years younger than ovarian cancer overall, meaning that many diagnosed are young moms or never got a chance to have children. Research dedicated to low-grade ovarian cancer is desperately needed to give women a chance at longer lives. ​For more information on low-grade serous carcinoma, please visit our friends at Cure Our Ovarian Cancer, the leading global charity dedicated to low-grade research. <h2> </h2> May 6th is Conquer Cancer Day find out how you can make a difference and donate <a href="https://conquer.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/mycancerstorypodcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/mycancerstorypodcast/support</a>

S2 E14 - Morgan Gaynor - Stage IV Ovarian Cancer