Blogs

Melissa Patrick and Keri Cunningham are two very busy women. They are also both breast cancer survivors.  And they have managed to make time to provide comfort to other cancer patients. “Our goal is to raise enough money at our Bunco for Breast   (Read More)

Clyde Perfect had always been healthy, or “extremely lucky” as he puts it. Then last year, this active 84-year-old started coughing. “I had this cough, and it was especially bad when I ate,” explained Clyde, who, along with his family, have   (Read More)

Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Illumina, and Google Ventures are betting GRAIL will find a cure for cancer. Researchers at OHC (Oncology Hematology Care) are participating in a clinical trial that, in the near future, could allow people to get a simple   (Read More)

Cancer Family Care held its annual Joslin Haggart Yeiser Unsung Hero Awards last evening and many OHC doctors, professionals, caregivers, and patients received awards. Congratulations to our OHC winners! Oncology Professionals Ed Crane, who was   (Read More)

A new Patient Survival Report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration reveals OHC/ Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health Blood Cancer Center are leading in survival rates. The report shows that   (Read More)

I honestly don’t know if it’s possible to thank nurses for everything they do. And I’m not sure one week is enough. I’ve been thinking about nurses because this is National Nurses Week and even though there are a lot of gifted clinicians   (Read More)

“I think everyone who works in the field of oncology, or cancer care, would love to see the day when there is no more cancer and we’re forced to look for a new career,” explains Benjamin T. Herms, M.D., a hematologist and medical oncologist   (Read More)

Many people have heard of clinical trials or research studies, but most don’t really know what they are. Or how they can change the life of a patient. Clinical trials are research studies that explore whether a medical strategy, treatment or device   (Read More)

Choosing a good sunscreen used to be easy. Now there’s SPF, UVA, UVB, broad spectrum, dermatologically tested, water-resistent, and waterproof. You can opt for a specific target group product such as baby formula or sports formula. You can buy it   (Read More)

Tracy Tucker has volunteered all her life. Married to Tom and with two grown children, she gave many hours to the school band, football events, and school PTA. She never imagined that she would be volunteering in a cancer practice. We sat down with   (Read More)

OHC medical oncologist David Kirlin, M.D. and OHC radiation oncologist Joseph Shaugnessy, M.D. will join Mercy Health – Cincinnati for a Facebook Live discussion on esophageal cancer at noon on Thursday, April 27. The discussion will take place on   (Read More)

Mindfulness is defined in many ways, but I like to think of it as being non-judgmentally present in the moment. It’s a time to focus on your breath and be aware of what’s going on in the present, not the past or future. Research show us that   (Read More)

Lydia Duncan and Tina Hughes with Leesburg United Methodist Church stopped by our OHC office on W. Locust St. in Wilmington with 20 gift bags for the chemotherapy patients. The bags contained blankets, activity books, snacks, and candies for the   (Read More)

OHC – Washington Court House 1450 Columbus Ave., Suite 105 Washington Court House, Ohio 43160 Appointments: 513-751-2273 or 800-710-4674 Prasad Kudalkar, M.D., a noted OHC physician board certified in oncology, hematology, hospice, and   (Read More)

Make plans now to attend a free informative seminar for women titled “I Know My Genetic Risk for Cancer.” The event takes place from 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 6 at the Mayerson JCC, located at 8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236. A panel   (Read More)