Cancer and Clinical Services Patient Stories
Read stories from patients who have received treatment and care at the OSUCCC – James.
Throughout his treatment and recovery, Mark Althouse benefitted from seamless access to an array of medical specialists at Ohio State.
Read MoreWhen Lynn Aspey was diagnosed with small lymphocytic lymphoma, she was enrolled in a clinical trial for high-risk SLL patients.
Read MoreFor Mike Baker, finding the perfect bone marrow match for transplantation involves science, chance and generosity.
Read MoreKim Barney's husband, Christian Barney, MD, was matched to The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute in 2014 for his residency training in radiation oncology. Later, Kim would receive the expert treatment she needed for a relatively rare skull base tumor that was diagnosed here while she was pregnant with their fourth child.
Read MoreJan Bell - Multiple Myeloma Patient Story
In the fall of 2017, extreme back pain sent Jan to several doctors before he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma and subsequently admitted to the OSUCCC – James to begin chemotherapy.
Read MoreBob Berry - Pancreatic Cancer Patient Story
After another doctor told Bob the tumor in his pancreas was inoperable, an internationally recognized surgeon at the James provided a life-saving solution.
Read MoreJim Bicak witnessed first-hand the benefits of taking part in a clinical trial at the OSUCCC – James.
Read MoreKelly Bishop - Melanoma Patient Story
After Kelly Bishop learned she had melanoma, she received treatment that included surgery and immunotherapy from the OSUCCC – James. Now, she considers her treatment team family.
Read MoreLorie Bodfield - Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Story
Lorie Bodfield had lived with the painful side effects of rheumatoid arthritis for more than two decades. When she experienced severe pain, she modified her behavior and moved on with life.
Read MoreKaty Boggs, who was diagnosed T-Cell Lymphona came to The OSUCCC – James for treatment.
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