OHC Cancer Genetic Specialist Explains Hereditary Breast Cancer
November 15, 2022
Perhaps you are aware of a family member or two who has breast cancer and you’re wondering if there is a genetic connection. You might think you’re at high risk for the disease or question if you should consider genetic testing. Only a small (Read More)
An OHC Cancer Expert and an OHC Breast Cancer Patient Sing the Praises of Pink Ribbon Girls
October 30, 2022
At OHC, we know when you hear the word cancer, everything stops. Integral to our comprehensive cancer care program is connecting patients, their loved ones, and their caregivers with cancer-focused community support resources to help alleviate the (Read More)
Pumpkin Power: Reap the Benefits of This Superfood Year-Round
October 14, 2022
During autumn, pumpkins are top of mind—carving jack-o-lanterns, visiting pumpkin patches, decorating our homes, and indulging in a slice of pumpkin pie with a dollop of whipped cream or a frothy pumpkin latte. To reap the abundant health benefits (Read More)
OHC’s Breast Surgical Oncologists Answer Common Questions About Breast Cancer Risk and Prevention
October 14, 2022
Outside of some types of skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting American women. Specifically, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in her lifetime. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness (Read More)
In 2013, Deborah Ward, age 43, was experiencing abdominal cramping which she discussed with her primary care doctor. After an exam and sonogram revealed a lesion on her ovary, Deborah’s doctor referred her to OHC gynecologic oncology expert Marcia (Read More)
Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Greater Cincinnati is a Source of Support and Empowerment for Patients
September 8, 2022
“Advocate for yourself, know your body, and know your family cancer history.” Representatives of the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Greater Cincinnati (OCAGC) preach these words of wisdom incessantly. Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent (Read More)
With cauliflower pizza crust, kale smoothies, and broccoli nuggets popping up on menus and grocers’ shelves everywhere, it’s easier than ever before to incorporate cruciferous vegetables into your diet. What exactly are cruciferous vegetables, (Read More)
Beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Breast Cancer Patient Receives Day of Pampering From Karen Wellington Foundation
August 16, 2022
On Friday, April 2, 2021, Michelle Siefke, a mother of four and a grandmother of three, had a slight adjustment in her normal work routine as an intervention specialist at Mercy McAuley High School. Her employer had arranged for a mobile mammography (Read More)
Local Patient Survives Two Skin Cancer Diagnoses by Keeping an Eye on Skin Changes and Developing Close Relationships With His Doctors
August 3, 2022
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, more than two people die of skin cancer in the U.S. every hour. Skin cancer, which can occur because of cumulative sun damage, is the most diagnosed cancer in the country and incidences continue to rise. (Read More)
OHC Is First in World to Evaluate Groundbreaking Cancer Therapy. Patient Draws Strength From His Wife, Faith, and Healthcare Team
August 1, 2022
Just over one year ago, OHC’s cancer experts were among the select investigators who were first in the world to evaluate a groundbreaking therapy for B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (B-NHL). John Hornsby of Latonia, Kentucky, enrolled in the Caribou (Read More)
One Hundred Percent of Study Participants Experience Cancer Remission in Clinical Trial
July 20, 2022
Last month, results of a small clinical trial presented at the 2022 ASCO (American Society of Clinical Oncology) annual meeting revealed complete remission from rectal cancer in study participants. While it will take time to understand whether (Read More)
Bite-Sized Berries Bursting with Health Benefits
July 15, 2022
During the summer months, you most likely find yourself snacking on a handful of berries or adding them to a salad to sweeten things up. You might not have realized that these little fruit gems are packed with vitamins, minerals, and disease-fighting (Read More)
Cutting-Edge Cancer Treatment Made for a Warrior
July 15, 2022
Written by Lindsey Himmler and photographed by Leah Davies for Venue Cincinnati Magazine. What if you could treat cancer without chemotherapy? That’s the goal of OHC, experts in the treatment of adult cancer and blood disorders. OHC has been a (Read More)
Your Family Health History Matters
July 11, 2022
More than half of Americans are at an increased risk of cancer, diabetes, or heart disease because they have close relatives with one or more of these diseases, according to the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP). Because (Read More)
One in two men will develop cancer in their lifetime. For reasons that are not yet fully understood, men are more likely than women to develop and die from cancer. One explanation is that men have more exposure to cancer-causing environmental and (Read More)