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Clinical Trial Becomes a “Perfect” Opportunity
Lesia Golden, Blogs, Patient Stories 20 comments
June 2, 2017

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 owned and operated Perfect North Slopes since 1981. “I went to my family doctor […]
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Ursuline Academy’s Sr. Mary Ann Jansen Survives Leukemia with Faith in God and OHC
OHC, Blogs, Patient Stories 0 comments
April 3, 2017

When Sister Mary Ann Jansen began feeling extraordinarily tired in March 2014, she chalked it up to her demanding schedule. As Director of Community Ministries at Ursuline Academy of Cincinnati, Sr. Jansen accompanied students on retreats and often worked late, as well. “I was just thinking I was getting old,” said the spirited woman in […]
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Listening to Your Body Can Save Your Life: An OHC Patient’s Colorectal Cancer and Survival
Kristin Deuber, Blogs, Patient Stories 0 comments
March 30, 2017

No one knows our bodies better than ourselves – so when something is wrong, it doesn’t take long to notice. Unfortunately, when we are busy we sometimes ignore or downplay the signs to keep up with daily life. This was the case with OHC patient Sandy Ditmore, who five years ago was diagnosed with stage […]
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OHC “Family” Shaves For Childhood Cancer
Kristin Deuber, Blogs, Patient Stories 2 comments
March 21, 2017

OHC Systems Engineer Dan Davies knows numbers. As a data analyst, he looks at trends all day. When recently asked by his wife, Amber, to become involved in fundraising for pediatric cancer, he quickly realized this challenge would be no different and perhaps more fun. Amber belongs to a local Facebook group that decided to […]
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OHC Breast Cancer Patient Credits Hobby Farm, Gardening, Outdoor Lifestyle as Healing Medicine
Kristin Deuber, Blogs, Patient Stories 0 comments
March 1, 2017

Lisa Feiler was a healthy 47-year old marketing assistant and biking enthusiast who exercised regularly, ate healthy, and stayed fit. She wasn’t someone who fit the typical profile of someone with breast cancer. Then, a few days before she was set to take off on a week-long bike tour, she discovered a lump on her […]
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Savannah Gives Back
Joanie Manzo, R.N., B.S.N., Blogs, Patient Stories 1 comment
December 23, 2016

At OHC, we believe a hallmark of our care is the relationship we develop with our patients, their families, and friends. They become part of our extended family and we are honored by the trust they have in us with their care. What we receive in return cannot always be put into words. Savannah Himes, […]
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Patient Credits OHC Care Team and Treatment as Important Factor in Recovery from Testicular Cancer
Kristin Deuber, Blogs, Patient Stories 0 comments
December 20, 2016

Graduating from college, getting married, moving and starting a new job can be some of the most stressful moments in a person’s life. Can you imagine being diagnosed with testicular cancer at the young age of 24 as well? This is exactly what happened to Andrew Robbins in 2012, but thanks to his positive attitude […]
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