Journalist Christiane Amanpour is the latest celebrity to reveal an ovarian cancer diagnosis. By taking this courageous step, she has made the ovarian cancer room bigger, contributing to awareness and discussion of the condition around the world and helping others with ovarian cancer feel less alone.

The CNN anchor said that she has already undergone surgery to treat her cancer, and that she’s now in the midst of chemotherapy treatment to boost her long-term prognosis.

Surgery and chemotherapy are common topics on MyOvarianCancerTeam. “Isn’t it interesting to read how we all have similar — yet different — stories, and here we are all going through our surgeries and chemotherapy,” one member said.

As part of her diagnosis, Amanpour noted that she’s committed to urging “women to educate themselves on this disease; to get all the regular screenings and scans that you can; to always listen to your bodies; and of course to ensure that your legitimate medical concerns are not dismissed or diminished."

Members Make the Community Stronger

Since MyOvarianCancerTeam launched in 2020, we have grown to become nearly 1,600 members strong — that's a big room! Just as Christiane Amanpour’s announcement amplifies the voice of those with ovarian cancer, each new member on MyOvarianCancerTeam makes our community stronger.

Without an ovarian cancer community, it can be easy to feel isolated, like you're the only one struggling with the condition. Whether you have spoken directly with other members or not, by joining MyOvarianCancerTeam and reading shared experiences, you have become part of the community.

Here are a few easy actions you can take to welcome and support other members:

• Hug or like someone's post
• Say hello to a new member
• Answer a question in Q+A
• Add someone to your team
• Consider other ways to get started on MyOvarianCancerTeam

Together we make a stronger community!

Talk With Others Who Understand

On MyOvarianCancerTeam, members come together to ask questions, give advice, and share their stories with others who understand life with ovarian cancer. Are you living with ovarian cancer? Share your experiences in the comments below, or start a conversation by posting on your Activities page.