A Call to Help!
March 19, 2019
It is not uncommon for OHC to receive a call from a former patient, former family member, or a volunteer who wants to provide some sort of comfort bag, a homemade hat or other caring item to our cancer patients. On this particular day, Corissa Hines (Read More)
Colorectal Cancer Can Be Highly Treatable – With the Right Timing and Latest Treatments
March 11, 2019
As I entered the exam room, I met a very nice gentleman who had one big concern: colorectal cancer. I introduced myself and then asked some questions, first to get to know him as a person, then as a new member of our OHC family, and then as a patient (Read More)
Why Should Patients Choose the Brain Tumor Center?
March 7, 2019
Kathleen Chapman was experiencing a lack of coordination, disorientation and a noticeable dysfunction in her handwriting. She knew something was wrong and was seen by an OHC doctor for evaluation. Kathleen was diagnosed with a brain tumor. As soon as (Read More)
Sister Keeps Her Promise to Support Cancer Patients
March 5, 2019
Bobby Guthier was one of those people that everyone naturally liked. He was an avid golfer and bowler, and loved to laugh. His greatest love was for his boys, wife and family. When Bobby’s sisters were diagnosed with breast cancer, Bobby and their (Read More)
OHC offers new approaches for treating kidney cancer.
March 5, 2019
The most difficult part of my work is to tell a patient they have cancer. It’s especially difficult because at OHC, our patients are like family members. When we do have to tell someone they have kidney cancer, we are fortunate in that we are able (Read More)
Commonly Asked Questions About Prostate Cancer
March 1, 2019
Q: What are the signs of prostate cancer? A: Early prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms. Some advanced prostate cancers can slow or weaken your urinary stream or make you need to urinate more often, especially at night. But non-cancerous (Read More)
OHC Brings CAR-T Therapy to the Tri-State and Ushers in a New Frontier in the Fight Against Cancer
February 21, 2019
OHC is pleased to announce that we are now offering Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy (CAR-T) for adults with certain blood cancers. OHC is the first in Greater Cincinnati to bring this revolutionary treatment to the region for adults with (Read More)
Internal. External. IMRT. IGRT. What exactly is radiation therapy?
February 20, 2019
At OHC, we aggressively attack your cancer with leading-edge approaches and therapies, and we make sure you are included in your care plan discussion and understand every step of that plan. If you receive a cancer diagnosis, radiation therapy may be (Read More)
How to Create Your Own Cancer-Fighting Exercise Plan
February 12, 2019
At OHC, our top priority is to help you beat cancer, and maintaining your strength is vital to your recovery. At OHC, it isn’t enough to simply say, ‘You should exercise.’ We help our patients identify what they can do considering their current (Read More)
Valentine’s Day Ideas for Your Cancer Patient
February 7, 2019
Each year, Americans spend billions of dollars on gifts to show their love and appreciation for their special Valentine. But this may be challenging if your loved one has cancer. He or she may not feel like going out to dinner, or chemo has affected (Read More)
How much should I eat?
February 6, 2019
When someone is diagnosed with cancer, their lives are forever changed. It can affect every aspect of their physical, emotional and financial well-being. At OHC, we’re experts at treating cancer and providing support services to surround our (Read More)
How fast does breast cancer spread?
January 31, 2019
People who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer may wonder how fast it could grow or spread. It’s hard to predict because cancer occurs due to mutations in human cells, and mutations do not follow normal, predictable patterns of cell (Read More)
February is Gallbladder Cancer Awareness Month, and as always, my colleagues and I are committed to providing you with information on the latest treatments as well as how to lower your risk for developing cancer. The good news about gallbladder (Read More)
FDA approves expanded use of Gardasil 9
January 25, 2019
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the expanded use of the vaccine Gardasil to include women and men up to age 45. Gardasil 9 prevents certain cancers and diseases caused by the nine Human Papillomavirus (HPV) types covered by the (Read More)
New research shows the benefits of exercise for the first time in patients with advanced lung cancer
January 24, 2019
Most people with lung cancer are unaware of the benefits of regular exercise, yet new data show it can significantly reduce fatigue and improve well-being. Results of two studies, presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology 2018 Congress (Read More)