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2018-2019 Flu Season Update
Cynthia Chua, MD, Medical Oncologist and Hematologist with OHC, Blogs 0 comments
December 19, 2018

At OHC, we want to provide you with information to keep you as healthy and strong as possible throughout your cancer journey. The biggest concern is that cancer patients are at a higher risk of developing serious complications if they do get the flu. So if you have cancer and start experiencing symptoms like a […]
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The Gentle Movements of Yoga may be Perfect for Cancer Patients and Survivors.
Dené C. Wrenn, MD, a gynecologic oncologist with OHC, and Cancer Research UK, Blogs 0 comments
December 14, 2018

At OHC, we want to make sure you have access to the latest information about support services that can strengthen your fight against cancer. One of these support services is yoga. Although there is no scientific evidence to prove that yoga can cure or prevent any type of cancer, there are studies that suggest it […]
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FDA Approves First-line Treatment for Peripheral T-cell Lymphoma Under New Review Pilot
Comments by Edward A. Faber, Jr., DO, MS, a medical oncologist and hematologist with OHC who specializes in blood cancers and stem cell transplants. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Blogs 0 comments
December 10, 2018

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded the approved use of Adcetris (brentuximab vedotin) injection in combination with chemotherapy for adult patients with certain types of peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL). This is the first FDA approval for treatment of newly diagnosed PTCL, and the FDA used a new review program to complete the approval […]
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OHC Can Help You Manage Skin and Nail Changes During Cancer Treatment
Elizabeth H. Levick, MD, radiation oncologist with OHC, Blogs 0 comments
December 10, 2018

At OHC, we believe that cancer care should include much more than just medical treatments. It affects all aspects of your life. That’s why we provide the latest information and support services as part of your overall care plan. One of the more common side effects of cancer treatment is changes to your skin and […]
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Cancer: Could a ‘universal’ blood test make detection easier?
Comments from D. Randolph Drosick, MD, medical oncologist and hematologist with OHC. Article by Chiara Townley, Medical News Today, Blogs 0 comments
December 5, 2018

Earlier this year, OHC shared news about researchers in Australia and their groundbreaking work on a new blood test that could detect eight common types of cancer before they spread. The test was able to detect tumors about 70% of the time on average in more than 1,000 patients with early-stage cancer. It used DNA […]
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The Holidays are a Great Time to Let a Cancer Patient Know Someone Cares
Amy Sheldrick, Nurse Navigator at OHC West, Blogs 0 comments
December 4, 2018

Do the holidays inspire you to do something special for someone in need? If yes, there’s a great opportunity to help people getting chemotherapy. Consider making chemo care bags for cancer patients. There are times when patients spend 6 – 8 hours in one day, in one setting, getting their chemotherapy treatments. Simple things like […]
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Indoor Exercises to Help During and After Cancer Treatment in Wintertime
Zaw Bo, MD, medical oncologist and hematologist with OHC, Blogs 0 comments
December 3, 2018

If you are a cancer patient or a survivor, most likely your doctor has recommended that you exercise. Studies show that cancer patients who exercise are less tired than patients who don’t exercise. And they also experience less depression and sleep better. Cancer treatment is often associated with the onset of metabolic syndrome, a cluster […]
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