Teal Diva

We know that a cancer diagnosis can bring on so many emotions, we want to do our best to find some positive in every moment we are in. What is one positive thing that has come out of your gyn cancer diagnosis?

"I knew I had to fight because my mom was dead, no sweet ovarian cancer. So I knew for me, the most positive thing is to fight and don't give up."

-Monica, Ovarian Cancer Survivor

Link to all the positives, negatives, and advice ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/honor-your-body-your-feelings/

Link to the Teal Diva Blog ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/honor-your-body-your-feelings/

Honoring the positive moments also has a flip side, we also understand and know there are negative moments. Sometimes the negative moments bring people together and make them feel less alone in those hard feelings. What is a negative thing that came out of your diagnosis?

"Loss of a robust s*x life."

-Chris, Fallopian Tube Cancer Survivor

Link to all the positives, negatives, and advice ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/honor-your-body-your-feelings/

Link to the Teal Diva Blog ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/honor-your-body-your-feelings/

What advice would you give to someone going through their diagnosis, treatment, and recovery?

"The best advice I can give someone is to keep a positive attitude and surround yourself with positive people that can see you and NOT the diagnosis."

-Sharkea, Ovarian Cancer Survivor

Link to all the positives, negatives, and advice ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/honor-your-body-your-feelings/

Link to the Teal Diva Blog ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/honor-your-body-your-feelings/

We LOVE to show up lookin’ GOOD!!! We are pulling our outfits together for the Stronger Together 5K and we hope you are too! When we take over John’s Island, we want people to know that WE have arrived!



Link to registration in our bio!

Honoring the positive moments also has a flip side, we also understand and know there are negative moments. Sometimes the negative moments bring people together and make them feel less alone in those hard feelings. What is a negative thing that came out of your diagnosis?

"Giving up work as an RN that I loved."

-Sarah, Peritoneal Cancer Survivor

Link to all the positives, negatives, and advice ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/honor-your-body-your-feelings/

Link to the Teal Diva Blog ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/honor-your-body-your-feelings/

Join pelvic floor therapist and gyn cancer survivor for an evening where we discuss long term survival and self advocacy. This gathering is online so no matter where you are you are welcome to join us. Zoom link will be sent out before our event.

RSVP below
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9AE2CABFCC52-50191324-long #/

Do you want to have a fun evening of hanging out with other gyn survivors AND give back to the community?? Join Teal Diva as we volunteer at the Move 4 Her event! Teal Diva will be set up at cheer stations and water stations helping to cheer and hydrate the Move 4 Her participants. We would LOVE to have you volunteer with us! No experience necessary, just you and your beautiful smile! Bonus points if you deck out in TEAL!

email [email protected] to let us know you'll be there!

THANK YOU to all of our 2024 Stronger Together Sponsors! You are making an impact in the lives of gyn cancers across the Carolina's!

NothingPink GSK The Center for Natural Breast Reconstruction Feet

We know that a cancer diagnosis can bring on so many emotions, we want to do our best to find some positive in every moment we are in. What is one positive thing that has come out of your gyn cancer diagnosis?

"Close relationships I’ve made with others in our community. I have met the most amazing women. We have taken turns supporting one another, in celebration of milestones, and holding space for each other during heartbreak."

-Mai Linh, Ovarian Cancer Survivor

Link to all the positives, negatives, and advice ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/honor-your-body-your-feelings/

Link to the Teal Diva Blog ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/honor-your-body-your-feelings/

Teal Tuesday. Sisters from Sigma Alpha Omega are always such huge supporter of Teal Diva. They are spreading knowledge of ovarian cancer awareness on their college campuses across the US.

Symptoms to be aware of - bloating or feeling full quickly, difficulty eating, back pain, pelvic or abdominal pain/pressure, frequent or urgent urination, constipation or changes in bowel habits, and fatigue. There is no test that one can take to detect ovarian cancer. Advocate for yourself and listen to your body, knowledge is power!

Want to connect? www.tealdiva.org

We have 10 spots remaining for this amazing opportunity. This is our gift to you! Please take advantage and don’t feel like someone else needs it more than you! YOU….we want you!!!!! And if you know of someone else too. This is a virtual program. This week literally is the last week to sign up.

https://www.theaftercancer.com/gyn-cancer-program

We are getting PUMPED about this weekend's Stronger Together 5K! We have some AMAZNG teams this year - HUGE shout out to Sisi's Soldiers, Sherwood Strong, Pattie's Angels, Lori's Laughing Lassies, Hyster Systers, Off Our Rockers, Team Britzilla, Wanda's Warriors, Glo's Teal Warriors, Lowcountry OCA!

Will we see YOU. this weekend? Don't wait - sign up NOW!
https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/JohnsIsland/ST5K

What advice would you give to someone going through their diagnosis, treatment, and recovery?

"Stay positive. Hope is stronger than fear. Knowledge is power."

-Janice, Ovarian Cancer Survivor

Link to all the positives, negatives, and advice ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/honor-your-body-your-feelings/

Link to the Teal Diva Blog ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/honor-your-body-your-feelings/

Thanks to everyone who came out to our annual gyn survivor picnic! It was an awesome time of connection and sisterhood!

Want to join us at our next gyn survivor gathering? Check out the full Teal Diva Calendar > https://www.tealdiva.org/events/

What advice would you give to someone going through their diagnosis, treatment, and recovery?

"Give yourself permission to have a pity party, cry, and get angry, but then make the decision to go into warrior mode to fight this battle. I was constantly being told that I had such a positive attitude and I was handling it all so well, and although I was not always feeling this way, I decided that I was going to pretend that my life was normal, even when it was far from normal. I never let myself think that I wouldn't beat my cancer, and I used alternative treatments along with the traditional treatments. I never wanted to think that I didn't do everything I could to beat the cancer. A positive attitude is a must! When you're feeling ok, do the things you love and accept the offers for help! This was something I had to learn to do because I'm very independent and rarely ask for help. Talk to other women who have been through it already and use your friends and family as a support system."

-Bryna, Vaginal Cancer Survivor

Link to all the positives, negatives, and advice ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/finding-your-new-normal/

Link to the Teal Diva Blog ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/about-teal-diva/our-blog/

“Unity is strength...when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” - Mattie Stepanek.

We ARE Stronger Together, and we want YOU to join us THIS Saturday September 21, 2024, for our first annual Stronger Together 5K. Three ovarian cancer awareness organizations are coming together to take over Johns Island so that the Lowcountry knows you are not alone when you receive an ovarian cancer diagnosis. We are gathering to stand up, and make our voices heard – that together we are STRONGER!



Link to registration: https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/JohnsIsland/ST5K

We know that a cancer diagnosis can bring on so many emotions, we want to do our best to find some positive in every moment we are in. What is one positive thing that has come out of your gyn cancer diagnosis?

"I learned that I am as strong as I want to be. I thought I was before but the diagnosis showed me I really was that strong super women even though I didn't know how I could do it all."

-Margaret, Ovarian Cancer Survivor

Link to all the positives, negatives, and advice ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/finding-your-new-normal/

Link to the Teal Diva Blog ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/about-teal-diva/our-blog/

Here at Teal Diva we want to meet you right were you are, we know we can't sit with each and everyone of you at your treatments (although giiiiirl you know we want to!). But there is a way to feel the love of Teal Diva when going to treatment - no matter where you are, and that's through our TD Dignity shirts.

We’re committed to providing dignity and comfort to women undergoing treatment for gynecologic cancer wherever they are. Our mission? To offer a specially-designed shirt that eliminates the need for un******ng during infusion treatments. With a simple zip, our shirt connects to the port, offering convenience and preserving privacy.

If you are a survivor you can request a dignity shirt for yourself ⤵⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/survivor-support/teal-dignity-shirts/

If someone you love is currently or about to start treatment you can gift them a dignity shirt ⤵⤵⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/survivor-support/teal-dignity-shirts/

Don't know anyone who is currently in treatment, but wanna help? Go ahead and give the gift of dignity to one of our survivors! ⤵⤵⤵⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/survivor-support/teal-dignity-shirts/

Honoring the positive moments also has a flip side, we also understand and know there are negative moments. Sometimes the negative moments bring people together and make them feel less alone in those hard feelings. What is a negative thing that came out of your diagnosis?

"A negative thing that has come out of my diagnosis is the unknown and worrying."

-Jennette, Ovarian Cancer Survivor

Link to all the positives, negatives, and advice ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/finding-your-new-normal/

Link to the Teal Diva Blog ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/about-teal-diva/our-blog/

Don't ignore the symptoms of ovarian cancer - bloating or feeling full quickly, difficulty eating, back pain, pelvic or abdominal pain/pressure, frequent or urgent urination, constipation or changes in bowel habits, and fatigue. There is no test that one can take to detect ovarian cancer. Advocate for yourself and listen to your body, knowledge is power!

www.tealdiva.org

What advice would you give to someone going through their diagnosis, treatment, and recovery? "Advocate for yourself, do research, ask questions, and ask for help when you need it."

-Gillian, Ovarian Cancer Survivor

Link to all the positives, negatives, and advice ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/finding-your-new-normal/

Link to the Teal Diva Blog ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/about-teal-diva/our-blog/

Are you a gyn survivor? No plans this weekend? Take advantage of the cooler beautiful weather and join us at the second annual Teal Diva Survivor Picnic! Take a break from the regular routine and come connect with other survivors in a low stress, no awkwardness picnic!

Don't wanna come alone, you don't have to! Grab your survivor sisters, your best friend, your partner - and join us!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9AE2CABFCC52-50851327-gynsurvivor?fbclid=IwY2xjawFQKs5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcFmmicxc88T_cdiUMMSy8fjhhUFagjWVhldFHPjTG8aWEyNmxSsN-ksiw_aem_Tyy4lJFX8XNU-7HIbkBZaw #/

The weather does look like a small chance of rain this weekend, but have no fear! Our picnic location is covered! Sign up TODAY and plan to join us, we know Teal Diva's don't let anything get us down!

Link to RSVP below!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9AE2CABFCC52-50851327-gynsurvivor #/

Call out your workout buddy! Decide NOW for you and your running/walking/strolling buddy to join us in September for the Stronger Together 5K! We’ll be taking over Johns Island to honor, remember, and support those who have received the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Don’t miss out!

Link to JOIN US below!
https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/JohnsIsland/ST5K

We know that a cancer diagnosis can bring on so many emotions, we want to do our best to find some positive in every moment we are in. What is one positive thing that has come out of your gyn cancer diagnosis?

"My diagnosis, though many years after its inception, taught me how to really live. It taught me how to play and frolic and dance and sing, and all of the things typically associated with childhood. I know now that these things are childish, they are necessary."

-Camille, Ovarian Cancer Survivor

Link to all the positives, negatives, and advice ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/finding-your-new-normal/

Link to the Teal Diva Blog ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/about-teal-diva/our-blog/

Teal Diva is all about connection, we want to connect survivors and their families with each other. Without connections in this world of diagnosis, treatments, schedules, tests, scans we loose sight of hope and we can start to spiral. We want to bring you back, back to connecting with other survivors who know exactly what YOU are going through.

We want to connect with you! www.tealdiva.org

Teal Diva and Sherry Strong have teamed up with The After Cancer VIRTUAL program. If you have signed up so far, thank you! We still need more 20 more women to complete this trial for the program. The trial is a virtual study of where you are emotionally and mentally after cancer and how to move forward. You have nothing to lose. Registration ends when we hit 50 or Sept 12th. Click here: https://www.theaftercancer.com/gyn-cancer-program

SherryStrong
The After Cancer

Honoring the positive moments also has a flip side, we also understand and know there are negative moments. Sometimes the negative moments bring people together and make them feel less alone in those hard feelings. What is a negative thing that came out of your diagnosis?

"Not being able to have children which led to my divorce."

-Kathy, Endometrial Cancer Survivor

Link to all the positives, negatives, and advice ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/finding-your-new-normal/

Link to the Teal Diva Blog ⤵
https://www.tealdiva.org/about-teal-diva/our-blog/

The weather does look like a small chance of rain this weekend, but have no fear! Our picnic location is covered! Sign up TODAY and plan to join us, we know Teal Diva's don't let anything get us down!

Link to RSVP below!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A9AE2CABFCC52-50851327-gynsurvivor #/

Teal Diva & SherryStrong are partnering to bring integrative care to you — virtually!! has an amazing 6 month program for GYN patients/survivors. They are looking for 50 participants. Visit the link in our bio to register. Registration closes September 13th 🩵🩵

We want to see YOU at the first Stronger Together 5k! Teal Diva, South Carolina Ovarian Cancer Foundation and Nothing Pink have joined forces to continue to show up in the Lowcountry. Registration is now OPEN, come spend your Saturday with us, because together we are stronger!