Cobie Smulders is among the celebrities who have talked publicly about battling ovarian cancer. 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 star of “How I Met Your Mother” and “The Avengers” said that she’d been diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 25, and after beating the disease, she went on to give birth to two children. During her treatment period, she underwent multiple surgeries and overhauled her diet, she noted.

Surgery is a common topic on MyOvarianCancerTeam. “Very happy to have surgery scheduled,” one member wrote. “There will be more chemo and maintenance after, but steps in the right direction.” Another said, “Going to keep things on track and make sure to stay healthy for surgery.”

Members Make the Community Stronger

Since MyOvarianCancerTeam launched in 2020, we have grown to become nearly 1,000 members strong — that's a big room! Just as Cobie Smulders’ 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.