Family and connection frames OHSU pancreatic cancer patient’s care
When Say was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, she found compassionate connection at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute.
Category: Patient Care
MS patient leads the way on accessibility
Georgena Moran was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1998, but she decided that it wouldn’t slow down her love of the outdoors, and now Moran is a global leader in trail accessibility.
From patient bed to doctor’s badge: Teen cancer diagnosis leads to career in medicine
A cursory trip to the emergency room in 2002 changed the life of Ramsey Selbak, M.D. ’17, forever.
Surprise cancer diagnosis saves a life
Margot Rocha survived a meningioma tumor and lung cancer with treatment at the Knight Cancer Institute and the support of her son, Flavio Rocha, M.D., FACS, FSSO.
Cardio clinical trial leads to a new chapter
After finding herself unable to walk down her street without experiencing shortness of breath, Rosa Ingram took a leap of faith to better her heart’s health, and it paid off.
‘The sky’s the limit’
Meet Izzy, the 2026 Children’s Miracle Network Champion for OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.
Emergency heart surgery saves a life
After undergoing emergency cardiac surgery at OHSU last February, Jim Andring beat the odds of survival from a Type A aortic dissection.
‘Into the Unknown’: Portland filmmaker’s documentary chronicles his cancer journey
A week after being diagnosed with appendix cancer, filmmaker Matthew Ross began filming. His ensuing film documents how the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute saved his life.
Casey Eye patient sets up fellowship after OHSU saves eyesight
Joe Whittinghill is paying it forward after the OHSU Casey Eye Institute found the cause behind his gradual blindness and saved his eyesight.
Collaboration, care and connection in the face of an ultra-rare diagnosis
Jordan and Cody Medeiros have relied on OHSU for everything around their son Lincoln’s rare disease as they fundraise for a cure.
