I am interested in hearing from anyone who may have experience working with the Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center - James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.
My current oncologist is part of the University Hospital Seidman Cancer Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and I am considering seeking a second opinion and have heard promising things about The James at OSU. I'd appreciate any information that can be shared.
Susie
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sgridley - Who do you know with myeloma?: Me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: MGUS 2005, Smoldering 2018
- Age at diagnosis: 41
Re: Ohio State - James Cancer Center - experiences?
Hi Susie,
My comments might not help a whole lot, since my father-in-law was treated at The Ohio State University (OSU) - James Cancer Center for esophagus cancer. But I wanted to share that he received excellent treatment there, from radiation to chemo to surgery. My in-laws developed a very strong bond with staff at The James.
Esophagus cancer has a very low survival rate, but he beat it. My in-laws were so committed to receiving follow-up treatment there (even 10+ years later) that when their health deteriorated due to normal aging processes, we could not convince them to move to Michigan to be closer to their children (no children lived in Ohio). Only after they both experienced major health crises did they finally move back.
Best wishes,
Chris M.
My comments might not help a whole lot, since my father-in-law was treated at The Ohio State University (OSU) - James Cancer Center for esophagus cancer. But I wanted to share that he received excellent treatment there, from radiation to chemo to surgery. My in-laws developed a very strong bond with staff at The James.
Esophagus cancer has a very low survival rate, but he beat it. My in-laws were so committed to receiving follow-up treatment there (even 10+ years later) that when their health deteriorated due to normal aging processes, we could not convince them to move to Michigan to be closer to their children (no children lived in Ohio). Only after they both experienced major health crises did they finally move back.
Best wishes,
Chris M.
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Chris M
Re: Ohio State - James Cancer Center - experiences?
It's a new, huge, state of the art facility with a truly comprehensive patient-focused culture.
They do multiple myeloma research and trials there as well.
Best,
Steve
They do multiple myeloma research and trials there as well.
Best,
Steve
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Steve - Name: Steve
- Who do you know with myeloma?: myself
- When were you/they diagnosed?: December 2009
- Age at diagnosis: 55
Re: Ohio State - James Cancer Center - experiences?
I think Ohio State has also been involved in participating in some of the CAR-T trials.
I did my residency in emergency medicine at Ohio State. I'm a buckeye at heart. The medical institution there is top notch. I wouldn't hesitate to be a cancer patient there.
I did my residency in emergency medicine at Ohio State. I'm a buckeye at heart. The medical institution there is top notch. I wouldn't hesitate to be a cancer patient there.
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Tracy J - Name: Tracy Jalbuena
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: 2014
- Age at diagnosis: 42
Re: Ohio State - James Cancer Center - experiences?
You are correct, Tracy. Myeloma specialists at The James are doing research in the areas of CAR-T and PD-1.
Best,
Steve
Best,
Steve
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Steve - Name: Steve
- Who do you know with myeloma?: myself
- When were you/they diagnosed?: December 2009
- Age at diagnosis: 55
Re: Ohio State - James Cancer Center - experiences?
I have a friend who was treated there and she felt they did a marvelous job. She now fund raises for them.
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KimT - Name: Kim Tank
- Who do you know with myeloma?: Me
- When were you/they diagnosed?: July 2013
- Age at diagnosis: 53
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