OHA Clinic - Advanced Cancer Care

This Nurse Practitioner Week, we celebrate the heart of community cancer care: exceptional nurse practitioners who bring skill, compassion, and dedication to every patient they serve.

Your commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered oncology care makes a meaningful difference to patients each and every day.

Thank you for the vital work you do!

❤️ Patient Story ❤️

Patient: Leland Martin
AON Partner Practice: Oncology Hematology Associates

Leland Martin was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in February 2024. Under the care of AON partner practice, OHA Clinic - Advanced Cancer Care in Springfield, Missouri, Leland underwent three months of chemotherapy followed by Whipple surgery, then an additional five months of chemotherapy.

Everyone deals with cancer in their own way, but when you’re a retired country music singer, writing a song about the experience is as natural as breathing.

Leland Martin’s song, “Fight to Survive,” was inspired by his sisters, who showed their support during chemotherapy by having T-shirts made with his picture and featuring the slogan. The song was released to streaming platforms last May, and a video was released on YouTube in September.

Read Leland's full story here: https://hubs.li/Q04Dp2DC0

***No Shave November***

It's the first week of No Shave November (otherwise known as Movember), to raise awareness for men's health issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health.

We're raising awareness by putting the razors down, letting our hair grow, and sharing before and during-the-grow pictures + men's health resources.

Will you join us?

You can learn more about No Shave November and men's health in our new blog post, here: https://hubs.li/Q04D7TFB0

November is Stomach Cancer Awareness Month.

More than 30,000 Americans will be diagnosed with stomach cancer this year.

But there is hope. And there is help.

Hope For Stomach Cancer is an excellent resource if you'd like to learn more about the disease, explore educational materials, or learn how to give back via donation or volunteer opportunities.

Learn more here: https://hubs.li/Q04D7l9j0

Congrats to all and thanks to all of our staff who participated!! And the winners are...🥁

🎃 Happy Halloween! 🎃

Stay safe, enjoy the treats, and don’t let the goblins scare you! 👻

It's the OHA annual pumpkin contest with our staff creating some amazingly creative pieces! Now is your chance to vote! Stop by our Springfield or Monett clinics this week and vote for your favorite! 🎃

Completing cancer treatment is an important milestone!

For many patients, the end of treatment brings a mix of emotions, from relief and hope to uncertainty and anxiety about what comes next. There's no single way to experience this transition.

Cancer survivorship care focuses on helping patients navigate life after treatment, addressing their physical, emotional and overall well-being. Through resources like our partnership with CanCare, Inc., we provide cancer care to support the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

Read our latest blog post, "What Happens After Cancer Treatment Ends" to learn more here: https://hubs.ly/Q04BDXwg0

Happy Medical Assistants Day!

Today we celebrate our incredible medical assistants, the compassionate professionals who keep our clinics running smoothly and ensure every patient feels cared for and supported. ❤️

Medical Assistants: Your kindness, skill, and dedication make a world of difference every single day. Thank you for all you do for our patients and our team!