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OHC once again receives 3-year certification by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative Certification Program
OHC, Specialists in Cancer and Blood Disorders, Blogs 0 comments
August 19, 2019

With an impressive score of 100%, OHC once again received 3-year certification by the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative Certification Program (QOPI) of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). OHC was the first oncology practice in Cincinnati to achieve certification for achieving rigorous standards for high quality cancer care. OHC has received certification consecutively since […]
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OHC is Evaluating a New Treatment to Offer Hope for Patients with Advanced GIST
Kurt P. Leuenberger, MD, medical oncologist and hematologist at OHC, Blogs 0 comments
August 16, 2019

Many patients diagnosed with advanced gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) receive the protocol treatment of surgery followed by medication, and most experience positive results. But what happens when the medication stops working? This situation is all too common, and is one reason why OHC cancer experts are participating in a clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a […]
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Brain Tumor Center is First in the Eastern U.S. to Offer Targeted GammaTile™ Therapy for Recurrent Brain Tumors
OHC, Specialists in Cancer and Blood Disorders, Blogs 0 comments
August 15, 2019

OHC is pleased to share that the Brain Tumor Center at The Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health is the first hospital in the eastern U.S. to offer GammaTile™ Therapy for the treatment of recurrent brain tumors. GammaTile Therapy is a surgically targeted radiation therapy designed to delay brain tumor recurrence. It consists of a 3D-collagen […]
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The Brain Tumor Center at The Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health, with Partners OHC and Mayfield, is Fourth in U.S. To Earn Joint Commission’s Gold Seal for Brain Tumor Care
OHC, Specialists in Cancer and Blood Disorders, Blogs 0 comments
August 14, 2019

OHC is pleased to share that the Brain Tumor Center at The Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and Certification for brain tumor care. It is the fourth center of its kind in the nation to earn this certification by demonstrating continuous compliance with The Joint Commission’s […]
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Can a Clinical Trial Really Make a Difference? YES! Says an OHC Cancer Patient
OHC, Specialists in Cancer and Blood Disorders, Blogs 0 comments
August 13, 2019

OHC is at the forefront of the newest, most promising cancer treatments through its nationally recognized cancer clinical trial program. The program evaluates the effectiveness of new treatments and provides cancer patients with access to the new treatments. And for that, Kathy Swensen is grateful. Kathy was diagnosed with advanced renal cell cancer in 2017 […]
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OHC Clinical Research Experts Study New Treatment That May Help CLL Patients
Miguel Islas-Ohlmayer, MD, OHC oncologist, hematologist, transplant specialist and Principal Investigator, Blogs 0 comments
August 5, 2019

The cancer experts at OHC are evaluating a new treatment that may result in a longer remission for patients diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL). CLL can rarely be cured. Most people diagnosed with CLL will be treated on and off for years. Learning to live with a chronic disease can be difficult and very stressful. OHC […]
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OHC Also Helps Cancer Patients with Non-Medical Issues
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August 1, 2019

A cancer diagnosis can be a very difficult time in a person’s life, triggering an emotional rollercoaster for the patient, as well as their family, friends and loved ones. The cancer experts at OHC are a strong resource for patients and families, providing leading-edge treatments, access to clinical trials, and supportive services like financial navigators, […]
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