Blogs

As the days grow shorter and the air carries a hint of autumn, the familiar rhythm of back-to-school preparations begins for your children and grandchildren. New backpacks, fresh notebooks, and the promise of a new academic year fill our lives with   (Read More)

Managing pain with osteoarthritis can be a challenge. Some patients may have difficulty finding relief from typical pain management methods, like exercise, braces, or topical pain relievers. But thanks to advances in technology, OHC offers an   (Read More)

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   (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   (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   (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   (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,   (Read More)

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   (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   (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,   (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   (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   (Read More)

According to the American Cancer Society, Mantel Cell Lymphoma (MCL) is a rare and aggressive type of lymphoma that impacts roughly 5% of cases each year.  Because of its aggressive nature, MCL is difficult to treat and cannot be cured.  Patients   (Read More)

OHC would like to congratulate Evan Z. Lang, MD, MS, for his recent publication in Blood Reviews, a respected international journal, titled “Idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease: An update in diagnosis and treatment advances,” in   (Read More)

A cancer diagnosis for older patients often raises unique challenges due to the potential side effects and tolerance for certain treatments such as chemotherapy. With many types of cancer, however, chemotherapy may be the only treatment option, until   (Read More)