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Who are the Pink Ribbon Girls? Pink Ribbon Girls was created by women with breast cancer to support and empower others who are currently in the fight against breast and reproductive cancers. We strive to balance the fear and uncertainty that breast   (Read More)

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) recently issued a statement on the connection between alcohol consumption and cancer risk. In the statement, ASCO outlined proposals for promoting awareness of the association, supporting research on   (Read More)

People living with cancer sometimes develop post-traumatic stress disorder, and for some, the symptoms persist for years. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological condition that develops in the aftermath of a particularly distressing   (Read More)

Thanksgiving is a time for reflection. A time of special gratitude for our family, friends, coworkers, pets and so much more including our health. As we join our family and friends in this season of giving, please join us as we remember those who   (Read More)

The cost for cancer care is estimated to reach $170 billion by the year 2020. A significant reason for the increase has been associated with one simple aspect of care: a change in location. Instead of getting care from “community-based” or   (Read More)

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Pancreatic cancer might not be the most common cancer, but it is one of the most deadly. And in light of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, we want to share some recent information regarding treatment. This year, thousands of people will be   (Read More)

A prospective blinded study involving 577 hematuria (blood in the urine) patients demonstrated that a new noninvasive test for bladder cancer has a sensitivity of 95 percent for higher-risk cancers and a negative predictive value greater than 97   (Read More)

Mr. M, an elderly man with chronic lung disease, was found on the floor of his kitchen by a neighbor, who spotted his prone body through an open window. Emergency medical personnel noted that he had a weak pulse and low oxygen level. Labs and imaging   (Read More)

Mr. M, an elderly man with chronic lung disease, was found on the floor of his kitchen by a neighbor, who spotted his prone body through an open window. Emergency medical personnel noted that he had a weak pulse and low oxygen level. Labs and imaging   (Read More)

The FDA has granted accelerated approval to acalabrutinib (Calquence, AstraZeneca) for the treatment of adults with mantle cell lymphoma who have received at least one prior therapy. “Mantle cell lymphoma is a particularly aggressive cancer,”   (Read More)

In recognition of breast cancer month, Mary Kay Consultants Barb Purtee (pictured, center), Danielle Tyra and Amanda Beckwith donated approximately 60 gifts bags to cancer patients at the OHC Blue Ash office. The gift bags include generic products so   (Read More)

Many people believe there is a connection between obesity and cancer. However, data from observational studies can be difficult to interpret and they cannot definitively confirm that obesity causes cancer. The reason is obese or overweight people may   (Read More)

Liver and onions. Baked chicken livers. Barbecue beef liver. If you’re not a fan of liver dishes, you’re in luck. This article isn’t about liver dishes. It’s about keeping the liver in your body healthy. In recognition of Liver Cancer   (Read More)

A little more than 14 months after CMS launched its Oncology Care Model (OCM) with 17 health insurers and 184 physician group practices, the experience seems to be mostly a positive one for participants. Although there have been a few challenges   (Read More)