Turning Pain Into Purpose: Rachel Putman’s Ovarian Cancer Survivor Story

In this episode of Teal Talk–An Ovarian Cancer Podcast, Rachel Sackett Putman shares how two cancer diagnoses during the COVID-19 pandemic transformed her life and inspired a powerful mission of advocacy, awareness, and connection. Rachel opens up about navigating infertility, breast cancer, and stage 3A low-grade serous ovarian cancer while facing isolation, uncertainty, and loss. As an ovarian cancer survivor, advocate, and National Ovarian Cancer Coalition board member, Rachel discusses the importance of community support, awareness efforts across the country, and advocating for ovarian cancer research funding on Capitol Hill. From teal landmark lightings to ovarian cancer awareness proclamations and national advocacy efforts, this conversation highlights the impact one voice can make in the ovarian cancer community. 00:00 Welcome to Teal Talk 00:48 Meet Rachel Putman 01:07 Symptoms to Diagnosis 02:16 Two Cancers in 2020 04:09 Isolation and Support 05:28 Finding Connection Online 06:40 Turning Pain to Purpose 09:16 Proclamations and Awareness 12:32 Teal Landmarks Moment 13:48 Advocating on Capitol Hill 17:29 NOCC Community Impact 19:53 Advice for Patients 💬 Like, comment, and subscribe for more vital discussions about ovarian cancer. 📋 Survey Link: https://bit.ly/tealtalksurvey 👉 Learn more: https://ovarian.org Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always talk to a qualified healthcare provider if you have questions about your health. The podcast is created independently by the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and is not influenced by sponsors or outside groups. #TealTalkPodcast #OvarianCancer #KnowOvarian #TealTogether #OvarianCancerAwareness #CancerAdvocacy #SurvivorStory #LowGradeSerous #GynecologicCancer #CancerSupport