Brittany Beitel has made breast cancer awareness and prevention her mission. “I want to make a difference. I don’t care if I get ONE person to do a self breast exam, if I get ONE person to think about their bodies and how important it is to listen to your own body, I will continue … More Brittany Beitel | Komen Columbus Co-Honorary Race Chair
Congratulations to our December Volunteer of the Month: Dr. Deepa Halaharvi! Dr. Halavarvi has an interesting perspective to breast cancer – as a a breast surgeon at OhioHealth she has helped many women with her professional training but as a recent breast cancer survivor she relates to her patients on emotional level because she has … More December Volunteer of the Month: Dr. Deepa Halaharvi
Dear Cancer, I have a bone to pick with you. You came into my life after I had just finished 10 years of training to become a breast surgeon. I was waiting to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but instead felt like I got hit by a train. To be honest, … More Dear Cancer | Dr. Deepa Halaharvi
Over My Head Boutique specializes in caring for women who are going through hair loss or have undergone breast cancer surgery. Over My Head has been located on the Riverside Methodist Hospital campus, inside the Bing Cancer Center since 2012. The shop was previously located in Upper Arlington where it opened in 1998, focusing primarily … More Over My Head Boutique
In August’s Survivor Newsletter* we offered survivors the opportunity to ask questions regarding genetic counseling to Lindsey Byrne, a licensed genetic counselor at OhioHealth. Below are some questions we received and Lindsey’s response. *Sign up for our survivor-only newsletter here. Q1: What does “family history” really mean? A1: When we take a family history we ask about cancer history … More Ask the Genetic Counselor: Lindsey Byrne
As a survivor you probably now know more medical terms than before your diagnosis. From your diagnosis through recovery, you have a highly trained team that you work with to map out your treatment but do you know what part a pathologist plays on that team? A pathologist is a physician who looks at the … More Ask the Pathologist: Dr. Leo Niemeier
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