Blogs

If you’ve been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, you may be feeling alone and fearful. That’s how Valerie Goldfein was feeling, and why she created the program, Woman to Woman, now available locally through the Cancer Support Community. OHC helps   (Read More)

When faced with an actual or potential diagnosis of cancer, most people are inclined to consult Dr. Google, often before they see a real live medical expert. Unfortunately, Dr. Google doesn’t always know what’s best. A generation ago, patients   (Read More)

Studies have shown that religious and spiritual values are important to Americans, and that many people with cancer rely on spiritual or religious beliefs and practices to help them cope with their disease. Cancer patients, specifically, want their   (Read More)

At OHC, we want to make sure you have access to the latest information about cancer prevention, conditions, treatments and support services to help you strengthen your fight against cancer. We’ve learned that many people have heard of the disease   (Read More)

As we learn more about the female organs and how cancer develops, a surprising source of many cases of ovarian cancer has come to light: the fallopian tubes. Many primary peritoneal cancers and some ovarian cancers start in the fallopian tubes and   (Read More)

At OHC, our goal is to make sure you have access to the latest treatments, information, and support services to strengthen your fight against cancer. Since January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, we want to update you regarding a new treatment   (Read More)

It’s common knowledge that a healthy diet and regular exercise can have a significant impact on our overall health. It’s also proven to be beneficial for patients with heart disease. The experts at OHC know this pertains to cancer   (Read More)

In reflecting on the past year, our team at OHC noticed an underlying theme as we shared some of our most inspirational stories: hope. That’s because if you golfed before cancer, we want you to be golfing for many years after cancer. If you   (Read More)

At OHC, we know that getting the right screening test at the right time is one of the most important things we can do for our health. Screenings find diseases early, before you have symptoms, when they’re easier to treat. The tests you need are   (Read More)

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.   (Read More)

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   (Read More)

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   (Read More)

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   (Read More)

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   (Read More)