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  • featuredimageThe journey does not end with remission. What survivors need to thrive before, during and after cancer treatment.
  • Angel Kowalski (left) prepares meals for the week with his wife. Angel is a cancer survivor and worked with a dietitian at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center—Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute to learn about foods that combat chronic fatigue, the most common long-term side effect of cancer treatment.Study targets food to help reduce chronic fatigue, improve diet quality for cancer survivors
  • Cancer patients undergoing surgery are educated about the comprehensive pain management approach at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute and the benefits of avoiding opioid-based pain medications for smooth post-surgical recovery. The surgical recovery program helps manage pain effectively with over-the-counter medications and has even been shown to reduce hospital stays.New surgery recovery program reduces opioid-based pain med use by 50%
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    The journey does not end with remission. What survivors need to thrive before, during and after cancer treatment.

    Comprehensive physical, mental and emotional support is vital to help cancer survivors build back their lives
  • Angel Kowalski (left) prepares meals for the week with his wife. Angel is a cancer survivor and worked with a dietitian at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center—Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute to learn about foods that combat chronic fatigue, the most common long-term side effect of cancer treatment.

    Study targets food to help reduce chronic fatigue, improve diet quality for cancer survivors

    Remote dietary intervention feasible, may reduce chronic fatigue for lymphoma survivors
  • Cancer patients undergoing surgery are educated about the comprehensive pain management approach at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute and the benefits of avoiding opioid-based pain medications for smooth post-surgical recovery. The surgical recovery program helps manage pain effectively with over-the-counter medications and has even been shown to reduce hospital stays.

    New surgery recovery program reduces opioid-based pain med use by 50%

    Pain management approach shifts opioid-based pain meds to a back-up only option to help speed patient recovery, reduce risk of addiction
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    New program aims to identify lung cancers earlier that may otherwise go undetected

    CT scans could contain lifesaving information on early-stage cancer, but only if experts are looking for it
Dr. Ko Un Park consults with a patient at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. Inflammatory breast cancer often does not begin with a lump in the breast, making it difficult to detect with mammograms and ultrasounds.

New survey finds many women are unaware of the signs of an aggressive and particularly deadly type of breast cancer
Unique and unusual symptoms often lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment of inflammatory breast cancer

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Program aims to reduce inequities in colon cancer rates by mailing at-home screening kits to Black patients
Goal is to cut screening disparities in half by next year and identify those who need follow-up care to prevent cancer development or advancement

A new type of prosthetic limb snaps onto a metal bar surgically implanted into a patient’s bone, providing more stability and preventing the painful issues many people with amputations experience with traditional socket prostheses.

New surgery and ‘snap-on’ prosthesis allows man with amputated limb to move freely without pain
A metal bar is anchored into the bone and attaches to a high-tech artificial limb

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Patients’ Selfless Contributions After Death Unlock Mysteries of Cancer
Rapid autopsies allow scientists to study how cancer spreads and evolves, help develop more effective treatments

Becky Lee has observed the spike in e-cigarette use among her students in recent years but is hopeful that efforts like her’s to offer non-judgmental conversation and education on vaping risks are leading more teens to make healthier choices.

Vaping Prevention is Critical as Teens Head Back to School
Vaping among youth decreased amid COVID-19, collaborative research aims to continue the downward trend

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Experts Draw From Personal Cancer Diagnoses to Urge Others to Resume Screenings After COVID-19
A dramatic decrease in cancer screenings during pandemic could cost thousands of lives

Dr. Anil Parwani views a digital pathology slide at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. This advanced technology helps to provide patients with faster and more accurate diagnoses.

Technology Speeds Up Cancer Diagnoses During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Leukemia Patient on Mission to Complete Pushup for Each Person with CLL
Nathan Tirey on-track to complete 176,200 pushups while in clinical trial to treat CLL

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Study: More Dietitians Needed in Cancer Centers to Help Patients Stay Well-Nourished Throughout Treatment and Beyond
Nutritional counseling optimizes cancer care, yet there’s an average of about one dietitian for every 2,300 patients nationally

A new program at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center –Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute allows patients to donate unneeded oral cancer pills so they can be re-dispensed to patients who might otherwise not be able to afford their medication.

New Cancer Drug Take-Back Program Helps Patients Access Vital Medication
Cancer care can cost thousands per month and assistance programs are critical to affordability, access and survival

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Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology Launched at Ohio State with $102,265,000 Investment
Financial pledge from Pelotonia represents one of the largest gifts ever to The Ohio State University and honors the 2,265 riders who participated in the inaugural ride in 2009.

Dr. Julia White led a study at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center– Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute that found many breast cancer patients can benefit from partial-breast radiation, an option that is much shorter than standard radiation after lumpectomy.

Study: Focused Radiation Offers Breast Cancer Patients Less Intense Treatments with Effective Results
Partial breast radiation can be completed in just five days instead of several weeks

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Study: Few Women Told of Reduced Cancer Risk When Making Decision About Breastfeeding
Researchers calling on healthcare providers to ensure women are informed on benefits to their health

Thirty minutes of foot reflexology, combined with aromatherapy, has been shown to cut cervical cancer patients’ pain levels by more than half during brachytherapy sessions, according to a new study at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.

Aromatherapy and Reflexology Ease Side Effects for Cancer Patients
Study shows 60 percent reduction in reported pain for women undergoing brachytherapy

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Young Survivor Meets Complete Stranger Who Saved Her Life
The crowd cheered as the two met on the field before a Columbus Clippers baseball game

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Targeted Treatments Give New Hope to Patients with Brain Tumors
New study links biomarker with increased rate of survival

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Breakthrough Cancer Treatment Given to Pony for First Time
Ibrutinib has helped thousands of human lives. Experts hope to have the same result for Bob.

Blood samples are tested for Lynch syndrome in a lab at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Center Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. The inherited gene mutation predisposes someone to colon cancer, and correctly diagnosing it can be the key to cancer prevention for those patients.

Accurately Diagnosing Genetic Disease Prevents Cancer, Saves Lives
Study finds gene test identifies Lynch Syndrome and advises cancer treatment

Robyn Stacy-Humphries had several rounds of chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant before CAR-T therapy finally put her lymphoma into remission. She is still cancer free a year later.

FDA Approves CAR-T for Aggressive Lymphoma
Patients report feeling cancer ‘melting away’ almost immediately after receiving treatment

High-dose, long-term use of vitamins B12 and B6 dramatically increase a man’s risk of lung cancer, especially among those who smoke, according to a new study from The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.

Study: Clear Link Between Heavy Vitamin B Intake and Lung Cancer
Long-term use of high-dose supplements more than triple risk in male smokers

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National Call For Parents To Vaccinate Children For HPV As A Means Of Preventing Cancer
Consensus statement supports fewer doses in children under age 15, urges action to increase national vaccination rates

As mounting evidence suggests that so-called “light” cigarettes are contributing to an increase in deadly lung cancer cases, doctors are calling for tougher federal regulations.

Doctors Urge FDA to Tighten Regulations on “Filtered” Cigarettes
Experts: Holes on filtered cigarettes pose risk, may account for climb in lung cancers

Dr. Anil Parwani views a digital pathology slide at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. This advanced technology helps to provide patients with faster and more accurate diagnoses.

New Technology Will Improve the Accuracy and Speed of Cancer Diagnosis
Digital pathology technology allows patients to start potentially life-saving therapy sooner through expedited, computer-aided diagnostic tools

Cindy Carnahan (right) is going through the process of breast reconstruction at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute. Plastic surgeon Dr. Clara Lee (left) helped Cindy understand her options after learning she’d need a mastectomy to fight her breast cancer.

Study: Half of Patients Make Poor Decisions About Breast Reconstruction
Surprising number of mastectomy patients are uninformed about their reconstruction choices

Tim Hickey dances the Argentine tango with Mimi Lamantia to build strength and balance after surviving cancer. Like many patients, Hickey suffered from peripheral neuropathy, which can occur when chemotherapy damages nerves in the legs and feet, causing balance issues.

Study: Teaching Cancer Patients To Tango Boosts Balance
Effects of chemo can impact balance, tango classes cut risk of falls by 56%

Fred Cubbison is examined by Dr. Ashley Rosko at Ohio State`s James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, where a new clinic has opened that bases patient treatment options on their fitness level, not just their age.

Treating Cancer Patients Based On Overall Health, Not Age
Cancer researchers launch effort eliminate age limits for older, ‘healthier’ patients

Dr. Joel Mayerson talks with Dugan Smith, a survivor of bone cancer known as osteosarcoma, at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Institute.

New Program Speeds Up Cancer Research In Humans & Dogs
Vets, doctors study sarcoma tissue at the same time, research is up to 5 times faster

A new study is the first to prove that SPF-30 sunscreens already on the market can not only protect you from sunburns, but can prevent the development of melanoma, an aggressive and deadly form of skin cancer.

Study Is First To Show Sunscreens Cut Cancer Risk
Researchers test several SPF-30 sunscreens, find they protect against melanoma

A new study published by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute found that one in every 6 colorectal cancer patients diagnosed under age 50 had an inherited genetic mutation that made them more susceptible to developing cancer.

Study: 1 In 6 Colon Cancer Patients Under 50 Are Predisposed
Experts screen 3,000, find genetic condition 95% of affected don’t know they have

A simple blood test and saliva sample can detect Lynch syndrome. The Ohio Colorectal Cancer Prevention Initiative tests tumors and blood samples of all newly-diagnosed colon cancer patients and their family members across the state of Ohio. The study is led by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute and includes 51 hospitals.

How A Simple Blood Test Could Add 639 Years Of Life To Ohioans
50 hospitals help screen for Lynch syndrome, which carries very high risks of cancer

Ryan Billingham, 25, uses an electronic cigarette at his home in Columbus, Ohio. A new national survey shows 54% of men under age 35 think electronic cigarettes are less harmful to the lungs than cigarettes, but doctors aren`t sure.

Survey: Most Under Age 35 Say E-Cigs Are Safer, Study Aims To Find Out
Doctors use cameras to watch what happens during use, test lung fluid samples in lab

Though she`s been cancer-free for years, Tina Washington, of Columbus, OH, lives with lymphedema, permanent and sometimes painful swelling in her left arm and hand. Lymphedema is a common side effect of breast cancer surgery, and until now there have no options to cure it. Now, doctors at Ohio State`s James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute are among only a handful nationally offering two surgeries that can reverse lymphedema or prevent it all together. To learn more about innovative lymph node bypass and transfer surgeries, click here: bit.ly/1i7RP0q

Innovative Surgeries Cut Risk Of Lymphedema By 90%
Lymph node transplant, bypass surgeries shown to help prevent, reverse lymphedema

Though it can make medications less effective and increase the risk for recurrence, a surprising number of patients who are diagnosed with cancer continue to smoke. Dr. Peter Shields of Ohio State`s James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute led a national committee that recently unveiled new guidelines designed to help cancer patients quit smoking. Details: http://bit.ly/1CaDwC9

Smoking Among Cancer Patients A Tricky Problem
New national guidelines are released so doctors can help more patients quit

A patient relaxes while undergoing dual chemotherapy treatment for advanced ovarian cancer at Ohio State`s James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute. Giving patients like Lavelle chemo through an IV, followed by a dose directly into the abdomen, has been shown to increase three year survival rates. However, a new study has found that fewer than half of women at six major academic medical centers who are eligible for the therapy are actually receiving it. Details: bit.ly/1IeIA5v

Ovarian Cancer Patients Do Best With Dual Chemotherapy
Study shows women live longer with traditional IV chemo - plus doses in the abdomen

It is the first emergency department of its kind in the U.S. and one of only a handful worldwide. The new James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute has opened a facility at The Ohio State University that specializes in both emergency and cancer medicine. Details on the state-of-the-art emergency department here: bit.ly/1qHavXa

New Trend In Medicine: Emergency Cancer Care
Take a look inside the nation’s first fully integrated cancer emergency department

After two years of planning, 200 patients moved into the new James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute at Ohio State in 12 hours. The move places patients in the nation`s newest, and one of the largest, cancer hospitals. Details: http://bit.ly/1yx7JJ0

The Moving Story Of 200 Cancer Patients
700 Staff and Volunteers, 16 Transport Teams Set to Move Patients to Ohio State’s New Cancer Hospital

Traditionally, breast cancer patients lie on their backs for radiation therapy but a modified approach in which the patient lies on her stomach is proving effective. Doctors at The Ohio State University`s James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute say the change in position can lead to safer outcomes and fewer long term problems with the shape of the breast. Details here: bit.ly/1CGlILJ

Body Position In Breast Cancer Therapy Matters
Women who get radiation therapy on stomachs rather than backs, show benefits

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Inside The Nation's Most Advanced Cancer Hospital
Next-generation hospital opens as cancer is set to become leading cause of death

Colleen O`Morrow is careful to apply sunscreen before heading outside. Doctors at Ohio State`s James Cancer Hospital suggest applying sunscreen as an important step in preventing skin cancer.

False Sense Of Security In The Sun Can Burn You
Expert weighs in on new products, the numbers on sunscreen bottles

After four years of testing, The Ohio State University James Cancer and Solove Research Institute has developed an experimental drug for effectively treating Leukemia, known as Ibrutinib.

Breakthrough Leukemia Pill Shows Lifesaving Promise
Targeted Drug Shows Real Potential as a Safe and Effective Treatment for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Danielle Hargraves of Zanesville, OH, gave birth to her daughter, Lilly, after surviving cervical cancer. Doctors at Ohio State`s James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute and Comprehensive Cancer Center were able to perform a type of fertility-sparing surgery that allowed Danielle to get pregnant and carry her baby to nearly full term. Details on the surgery here: bit.ly/15t64Xy

Surgery Allows Women To Give Birth After Cancer
More women giving birth over 30 - just when cervical cancer rates jump