Kelly Irvin

2 months ago | curetoday.com | Kelly Irvin

As I enter my ninth year of continuous treatment for stage 4 ovarian cancer, I find myself reflecting on what I have learned about myself and how it has changed the way that I face life’s challenges. It’s taken almost all of those nine years for me to learn the hardest lesson: it does no good to dwell on what cancer has taken from me. Rather, for my sake and the sake of my loved ones, I have to focus what it has given me. I still have bouts of sadness over what the disease took from me.

Jan 11, 2025 | familyfiction.com | Kelly Irvin

Kelly Irvin is a bestselling, award-winning author of over thirty novels and stories. A retired public relations professional, Kelly lives with her husband, Tim, in San Antonio. They have two children, four grandchildren, and two ornery cats. In this interview, Kelly talks about her latest Amish Romance novel, With All Her Heart. FF: What inspired you to write this book? With All Your Heart is the third installment in the An Amish Calling Series, which features a family of Amish auctioneers.

Jan 8, 2025 | curetoday.com | Kelly Irvin

As a woman who’s lived with stage 4 ovarian cancer for the past nine years, I’ve learned a myriad of ways to make my time spent getting treatment in the infusion room easier. In celebration of the new year — and the beginning of my 10th year in treatment — I decided to count down my top 10 infusion room hacks for making life easier when you’re a jittery case of nerves headed to your cancer treatment. Here we go:10. Ward off cold/hot discomfort by layering comfortable clothes.

Nov 28, 2024 | curetoday.com | Kelly Irvin

Since my diagnosis of stage 4 ovarian cancer in January of 2016, one of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned is to count my blessings when the endless gauntlet of treatments and side effects start to drag me down. Giving thanks for blessings is important during the holiday season, but it’s something I try to do year-round for the sake of my mental health. My first blessing is that I’m still here to celebrate the holidays after almost nine years. That leads me to the bigger picture.

Nov 19, 2024 | curetoday.com | Kelly Irvin

I’m coming up on the ninth anniversary after my diagnosis of stage 4 ovarian cancer in January 2016. As always, this causes me to ponder my life as someone living with cancer for the rest of my life. I ponder why I’m still here and others are not. Have I used this time well? What have I learned that might be of use for other “lifers,” as well as those just starting on this journey? It’s that last question I’m focused on here.