A Quality Life: Kat's Ovarian Cancer Story

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As a former softball player and as a hard working professional who often balanced multiple jobs, Kat Harrison of Dayton, OH has always been on the move. And luckily for her, she’s a frequent babysitter to four rambunctious grandchildren. As a result, she can often be found running around trying to keep things under control. She doesn’t mind. But six years ago, at the age of 41, a sudden diagnosis of ovarian cancer—which had already spread to her pelvis and colon when found—brought Kat’s active life to a screeching halt. The pain and stress that followed the diagnosis and treatment left her frustrated, scared, and unable to enjoy her busy life. While receiving chemotherapy early on to slow the growth of the cancer, her oncologist recognized that Kat needed better support to help with pain and anxiety. She referred her to a team of specialists with one collective goal: to give Kat back the quality life she once enjoyed. That team was Palliative Care. The Palliative Care team at Innovative Care Solutions, Division of Palliative Care, at the Hospice of Dayton, supports Kat with her pain and emotional symptoms and has helped her get back to an active life as she continues to receive chemotherapy treatment. Hosted by Dan Altano