Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research

The OSUCCC – James celebrated breast cancer patients, survivors and families during Susan G. Komen’s 2024 Columbus Race For the Cure. We are honored to be a part of the global effort to create a world free of breast cancer through innovative care and research.

Today is National Caregivers Day and we acknowledge and appreciate the selfless dedication and compassion of all caregivers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and the OSUCCC – James who continuously provide support for others, including the dedicated caregivers at the Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center.

Will you join us in our Honor A Caregiver Campaign and make a gift in honor of a caregiver who has made a difference in your life? In addition, please feel free to share this campaign on your own social networks to help us maximize the impact we can have on all of our Buckeye caregivers!

Make a Gift in Honor of Your Caregiver Support patients and health care professionals

Congratulations, Detroit Lions, on an outstanding season!

Chris Spielman deserves plenty of credit for Lions' turnaround, even if he doesn't want it Chris Spielman probably doesn't want me to write this article.

Throw back... Monday (?)

Stefanie, with Chris and their four children, attended an Ohio State ceremony honoring Chris' induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Always continining to fight, always continuing to live.

SAVE-THE-DATE: Thursday, February 1, 2024 6 p.m.

Pink Game - Breast Cancer Awareness/Red Coat Appreciation Game
Ohio State vs. Wisconsin

Fans are encouraged to wear pink in support of family, friends and loved ones who are affected by breast cancer. Those who have been directly affected by breast cancer can sign up to be honored on the court at halftime.

Visit https://ohiostatebuckeyes.com/sports/2023/11/3/wbb-promotions for more information.

GO BUCKS!

On behalf of all of us at the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research, may 2024 bring you hope, health and happiness.

Central Ohio's first proton therapy center – one of the first of its kind internationally – is open. The $100 million joint venture of Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and Nationwide Children's Hospital can keep more Central Ohio patients from transfers for treatment. It also will be one of a handful of sites testing a high-powered precision dose that might shrink radiation therapy to one treatment from weeks.

Breakthrough cancer treatment unveiled at Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A cancer treatment that doctors describe as a “game changer” is now available to certain patients in central Ohio. Leaders from the Ohio State University C…

Daniel Stover, MD, of The Ohio State University Comprehensive
Cancer Center, discusses a biomarker analysis from the PALLAS adjuvant trial, which compared two years of the CDK4/6 inhibitor palbociclib with endocrine therapy versus endocrine therapy alone, as adjuvant treatment for patients with stage II–III hormone receptor–positive, HER2-negative breast cancer.

Daniel Stover on Early-Stage Breast Cancer A Biomarker Analysis From the PALLAS Trial - The ASCO Post Daniel G. Stover, MD, on Early-Stage Breast Cancer: A Biomarker Analysis From the PALLAS Trial 2023 SABCS Advertisement Daniel G. Stover, MD, of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, discusses a biomarker analysis from the PALLAS adjuvant trial, which compared 2 years of the CDK4/6....

In October, Hope's Boutique celebrated 25 years of serving patients with cancer. From hats, head wrap, sleep caps and scarves to sleepwear, swimwear, makeup and gift cards, Hope's Boutique helps resore self confidence and cancer survivors looking and feeling their best.

Check out the online store!
https://hopes-boutique-osu.nbsstore.net/

Hope's Boutique celebrates 25 years of serving patients | Ohio State Medical Center Hope's Boutique is celebrating 25 years of serving patients with cancer. Hope's Boutique, a full-service, non-profit retail store located inside the Stefanie...

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When the Detroit Lions take on the New Orleans Saints this Sunday, you’ll see the charities and organizations the players hold close to their hearts.

One of them holds a special place in our hearts...

Today is Giving Tuesday 2023! 🫶

Whether your focus is patient care and support, student welfare, or pets and animals, there is a program at The Ohio State University that matches your passion. It’s what the world needs now; let’s make positive change together.

Join Buckeyes from all over the world in improving lives in our Ohio State community and supporting a cause that matters to you.

Giving Tuesday 2023 | The Ohio State University Create opportunities and support a cause that matters to you

Wishing you a safe a happy Thanksgiving holiday!

The Chris and Stefanie Spielman love story started as high school sweethearts.

Watch and read the full story here:

Stefanie Spielman’s mission for breast cancer research lives on COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Chris and Stefanie Spielman love story started as high school sweethearts. They headed off to college with Stefanie cheering Chris on through his time as a Buckeye and f…

“25 years of the Spielman Fund.
25 years of deciding each morning to take the hand we have been dealt and do something about it.
25 years of relentless support from our community.”
– Maddie Spielman

Read the latest issue of Legacy Magazine which looks back on the tremendous impact the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research has made in supporting leading-edge breast cancer research and compassionate, world-class patient care over the past 25 years.

https://cancer.osu.edu/about/publications-and-reports/magazines-and-publications/legacy/2023

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It)

Meet Taylor Swiftkin, a 399-pound pumpkin grown by a central Ohio woman who for 35 years has decorated pumpkins to look like celebrities.

A two-time breast cancer survivor, Jeanette Paras has partnered with the Stefanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research at The Ohio State University’s Comprehensive Cancer Center. Donate to the Spielman Fund, and Paras will match the first $2,500 in donations dollar-for-dollar.

‘Taylor Swiftkin’ unveiled, a giant pumpkin taking stage in Dublin COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Meet Taylor Swiftkin, a 399-pound pumpkin grown by a central Ohio woman who for 35 years has decorated pumpkins to look like celebrities. Jeanette Paras, 68, of Dublin…

Thank you, supporters!

During the 2022-2023 fiscal year, our Community and Corporate Partners raised more than $195,000 for the Spielman Fund. Through dinners, golf outings, online auctions and many more creative endeavors, our partners are vital to the success of the Spielman Fund and are helping further our research and patient care.

For more information about how to become a partner, visit us online at go.osu.edu/spielman-partners or call 614-247-1952.

Thanks to your trust in us and the doctors and researchers at the Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, we have made groundbreaking discoveries and transformed how breast cancer is prevented, detected and treated.

Stefanie’s legacy is strong, and together we have impacted thousands of lives. Help us continue medical advancements in breast cancer detection, treatment and prevention.

Visit give.osu.edu/spielmanimpact and be part of a lasting impact for years to come.

A special note from Molly Ranz Calhoun, President and CEO of The Ohio State University Alumni Association:

Three weeks after crossing the finish line on the 15th anniversary of Pelotonia, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Because of the incredible resources available at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center and the Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center, it was caught early through a routine mammogram.

I am so grateful for the outstanding health care professionals I’ve met at the Spielman Center. I am seeing firsthand why patients from all over come to Ohio State to get the most advanced, compassionate care. With confidence, I can say I am in good hands!

In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, consider this a friendly reminder to prioritize your health. Take the time for those routine checkups and use the resources we have available to us. Wellness exams are important to being the best you can be for all those special people in your lives.

Get tips on preventative care: https://health.osu.edu/expert-guides/breast-cancer-prevention-guide

In firm friendship,
Molly

It's National Mammography Day.
This day serves as a reminder to all women that the best defense is early detection.

Visit go.osu.edu/schedule-mammogram to schedule your mammogram today.

NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY DAY - Third Friday in October NATIONAL MAMMOGRAPHY DAY Every year on the third Friday in October, National Mammography Day joins in National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

After her own diagnosis, Bhuvaneswari Ramaswamy, MD, has a renewed understanding and drive to help her patients with breast cancer.

“It’s a two-way street,” she says. “My patients give me so much purpose, positivity and love that feeds my well-being. Sometimes I think I’m selfish not wanting to give that up.”

You can read Dr. Ramaswamy’s full story at https://health.osu.edu/health/cancer/devotion-strengthens-after-breast-cancer-diagnosis?utm_campaign=adv_comm_spielman_fy24&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social and if you’d like to make a gift to the Stefanie Spielman Fund, go to https://give.osu.edu/spielmansupport

Oncologist’s diagnosis strengthens devotion to patients A breast cancer specialist -James, Bhuvaneswari Ramaswamy, MD, is even more driven to advance breast cancer research and improve the care of her patients since her own diagnosis with advanced-stage breast cancer.

Researchers at OSUCCC — James are finding new ways to improve the lives of cancer patients every day; this new development in microsurgery is just one example.

“In the past two years, we’ve examined over 150 patient outcomes to confirm that this procedure has a significantly positive impact on quality of life.” — Roman Skoracki, MD

Learn more about this inspiring breakthrough and its implications for breast cancer patients by reading the full article at https://go.osu.edu/microsurgery-article. The future is looking brighter, and together, we can stay informed and empowered in the fight against breast cancer.

🎀 Join us in the fight against breast cancer 🎀

At the Stephanie Spielman Fund for Breast Cancer Research, we believe in the power of unity and knowledge to drive change. 🌟

This page is your hub for valuable resources on breast cancer prevention and inspiring stories from courageous patients and survivors, and a platform for our incredible community to come together with a common goal: defeating breast cancer.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we're inviting you to be part of something truly special. 💕

📸 Share your pink power 📸

Let's turn our Facebook feeds PINK in solidarity with those affected by breast cancer! 💖 Share a photo of yourself wearing pink and help us raise awareness. Together, we can make a difference! 💪

Use the hashtag and tag us to spread the message. 📣

Join us, share your stories, and let's stand together as a community committed to fighting breast cancer and supporting one another. 💗

Together, we are stronger. 💕

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month - do you understand the preventive steps you can take to lower your risk? What about the signs of breast cancer? Educate yourself and loved ones with our breast cancer detection guide, and read about one survivor's story and her drive and unwavering devotion to patients since her own diagnosis.

Breast cancer prevention guide | Ohio State Health & Discovery Ohio State Health and Discovery –Your source for health, wellness, science and education information from the experts at Ohio State.

$26 million in donations - and counting - honors Stefanie's legacy

Read more about the Spielman family's commitment to advancing breast cancer research and patient care, and their promise to "continue to fight, continue to live".

Stefanie Spielman’s legacy continues funding for breast cancer 25 years later, Stefanie Spielman’s legacy for the breast cancer community continues to fund research and advances

Inflammatory breast cancer knowledge is important for all women. Here's some great info from the OSUCCC-James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.

What every woman should know about inflammatory breast cancer An Ohio State patient shares her inflammatory breast cancer story to educate others on the symptoms of this aggressive form of the disease.

Thanks to all who participated in today's event! Click the link to see your results—though you're all winners in our book. 😁: https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/137193/

Tune into 92.3 WCOL this morning at 9:20 a.m. ET, as Maddie Spielman discusses this weekend's Stefanie Spielman Step Up for Breast Cancer 5K, as well as the history of the event and its impact on research, prevention and more.

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**Reminder** Participants can still pick up their event day packets at Longaberger Alumni House through 6:00 p.m. today.

It's Step Up week! 🏃‍♀️🚶‍♀️🎉 Participants can grab their event day packet tomorrow from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Longaberger Alumni House. See you there!