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Electrifying pain from trigeminal neuralgia
When Michelle Kupé started having an odd sensation in her cheek, she knew something was wrong. Eventually, the condition worsened, randomly sending what felt like electric shocks across her face. She turned to The Ottawa Hospital’s neurosurgical team in desperate need of help.
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A journey through two cancers and the BRCA gene mutation
When Jennifer Hollington was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in her mid-50s, it was a shock. Little did she know, there would be two more medical issues she’d have to confront, including a second cancer diagnosis. It was the specialized teams at The Ottawa Hospital who helped her navigate through this unimaginable journey.
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Halting the downward spiral of depression
Kumar Visvanatha was always active, but with the arrival of the pandemic, like the rest of the world, he was often isolated from doing the activities he loved. Little did he know this downward spiral would continue, and three years later he would turn to the mental health team at The Ottawa Hospital for help.
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Against all odds: The race to save a young stroke patient with locked-in syndrome
When Sophie Leblond Robert had a severe stroke at age 35, The Ottawa Hospital’s stroke team rushed to save her life. Damage from the stroke caused locked-in syndrome and left her care team wondering if she would ever get her life back. But with a specialized team and sheer determination, she defied the odds.
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Big breakthroughs for cancer patients thanks to immunotherapy treatment and research
The Ottawa Hospital is at the forefront when it comes to cancer immunotherapy research — from new therapies to clinicals trials. When Larry Trickey was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that had metastasized, an immunotherapy clinical trial brought remarkable results.
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