Aplastic Anemia (AA), a subtype of anemia, is a severe condition in which a person’s bone marrow cannot make enough new blood cells for the body to work properly.  The cause of this disease is most commonly due to damaged stem cells which have likely been attacked by the person’s own immune system.  Other causes... The post OHC Patient Saved By A Stranger Across the World appeared first on OHC - Oncology Hematology Care ..read more

According to the American Cancer Society, lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both men and women in the U.S.  Typically, those with lung cancer are 65 or older when diagnosed, with an average age of 70.  It is the leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. and the greatest risk factor is a history of smoking.  However, secondhand smoke can also be a factor, as OHC patient OHC medical oncologist and hematologist Prasad R. Kudalkar, MD Deborah Holloway learned. After a long battle with pneumonia, Deborah’s pulmonologist did a scan and found a spot on her lung.  T ..read more

Colorectal cancer is becoming a growing concern for adults under the age of 55. It is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States, with an estimated one in 25 Americans developing the disease in their lifetime. And while the overall rate of colorectal cancer incidences has steadily declined since the early 2000s, this is mostly linked to people over the age of 65. Since 2011, colorectal cancer diagnoses have increased by 2% per year in people 54 years old or younger, accounting for 30% of all new colorectal cancer diagnoses. OHC Advanced Practice Provider Magen Brailey, MPAS ..read more

The American Cancer Society reports that one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. This statistic underscores the critical importance of regular screenings for early detection. OHC patient Katy Sweet embodies this message. Through her story, she empowers other women to prioritize their health and become proactive advocates for their well-being. While trying to diagnose a few unrelated health symptoms Katy had been experiencing, her doctors found something alarming on her CAT scan results: a spot on her right breast.  Because Katy’s next mammogra ..read more

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a life-altering moment that can leave patients and their loved ones feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about the next steps. In such critical times, seeking a second opinion from another expert may provide clarity, confidence, and potentially life-saving insights.  Over the past 40 years, countless patients have sought OHC’s advice, and guidance through a second opinion.  Our multi-disciplinary team of cancer experts, nationally recognized cancer research and clinical trials program, supportive care services, and compassionate approach to patients help ..read more

John Sacco, MD, Radiation Oncologist and Integrative Medicine Specialist at OHC National Cancer Survivors Month allows us to celebrate the approximately 18 million cancer survivors in the U.S. We also recognize their family members, friends, and caregivers who have been on the survivorship journey with them. An individual is considered a cancer survivor from the time of diagnosis through the balance of his/her life. There are several possible physical, mental, emotional, social, and financial effects related to both a cancer diagnosis and the period of adjustment after completing treatment ..read more

No one expects a cancer diagnosis.  It could be a small fear, hidden away in the back of your mind when you have a lingering illness or you’re not feeling great, but usually, it’s the furthest possible reason from your mind.  For OHC patient Douglas Dick, his illness was subtle, and he didn’t expect the cancer diagnosis he received.  An ironworker dedicated to his wife and three children, Doug isn’t a tobacco user and he didn’t engage in what he thought was risky behavior, so he and his family were shocked by his head and neck cancer diagnosis. In April of 2019, Doug, a resident ..read more

When most people think of breast cancer, they imagine it affecting older women.  However, an alarming trend shows an increase in women under 40 being diagnosed at a higher rate than was previously seen.  For women like OHC patient Rebecca Davis, who was only 29 when she was diagnosed, and with no family history of breast cancer or related cancers, it was the last thing she expected. In the final months of 2021, while still getting used to being a new mom, Rebecca noticed a lump in her left breast.  After an ultrasound at her OB/GYN’s office, she had a biopsy that led to her diag ..read more

Colorectal cancer is the third-leading cause of cancer deaths in men and the fourth-leading cause in women in the United States.  Treatment typically includes surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and targeted therapies, with new developments in advanced treatments coming to market regularly.  OHC is proud to announce its participation in a vital clinical trial for a novel colorectal cancer vaccine, (RO7198457), offering this groundbreaking option to a select group of patients. What is the Trial About? OHC medical oncologist, hematologist, and principal investigator Mark E. Johns, MD, ex ..read more

On Wednesday, May 8th, during National Nurses’ Week, we were honored to celebrate Jasmine Platt, a dedicated OHC float treatment suite nurse, with the prestigious DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This recognition program, as outlined by the DAISY Foundation, acknowledges the exceptional skill and compassion nurses demonstrate every day. OHC Float Treatment Suite Nurse, Jasmine Platt, RN Jasmine’s nomination, submitted by a grateful patient at the OHC West location, highlighted her exceptional care and commitment to her patients. The award ceremony took place surrounded by Jasmine’s ..read more