Interview with Morgan Gaynor: Ovarian Cancer Survivor and Advocate

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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 & 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/

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