Dr. Alexa Meara saved my life. Yes, I had an oncology team, a surgical team and a radiation team but she’s the one that saved my life.
In January of 2024 I started immunotherapy as part of my treatment plan for breast cancer. With only two doses in, my immune system went into a tailspin. First adverse reaction was pancreatitis. A month later it was my joints. Literally overnight I was in excruciating pain and unable to walk. I was referred to see Dr. Meara and she connected the dots of this pain to immunotherapy. Inflammatory arthritis due to medication was my diagnosis and treatment options were available which gave me hope. She was patient, she listened, she explained, I never felt rushed by her or her team. She was always empathetic knowing that when your mobility is impaired the impact to your quality of life is extreme. Your world becomes dark and small very quickly.
Dr. Meara went above and beyond time and time again for me. She dealt with my insurance company for approvals for medications and coordinated with the doctors when I was hospitalized with other immune system issues. The other medical teams I worked with were integral at treating my cancer, but because of her tenacity and dedication, Dr. Meara is truly the one who saved my life. I will forever be grateful. I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Meara and her team.
Dr. Meara is an invaluable asset to OSU. Dr. Meara and her team are crammed into a small corner of the Martha Morehouse center. As more and more cancers are given the greenlight for immunotherapy, you may be finding the need for more staff to coordinate the adverse reactions to this treatment and more space to treat them.
Dr. Alexa Meara saved my life. Yes, I had an oncology team, a surgical team and a radiation team but she’s the one that saved my life.
In January of 2024 I started immunotherapy as part of my treatment plan for breast cancer. With only two doses in, my immune system went into a tailspin. First adverse reaction was pancreatitis. A month later it was my joints. Literally overnight I was in excruciating pain and unable to walk. I was referred to see Dr. Meara and she connected the dots of this pain to immunotherapy. Inflammatory arthritis due to medication was my diagnosis and treatment options were available which gave me hope. She was patient, she listened, she explained, I never felt rushed by her or her team. She was always empathetic knowing that when your mobility is impaired the impact to your quality of life is extreme. Your world becomes dark and small very quickly.
Dr. Meara went above and beyond time and time again for me. She dealt with my insurance company for approvals for medications and coordinated with the doctors when I was hospitalized with other immune system issues. The other medical teams I worked with were integral at treating my cancer, but because of her tenacity and dedication, Dr. Meara is truly the one who saved my life. I will forever be grateful. I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Meara and her team.
Dr. Meara is an invaluable asset to OSU. Dr. Meara and her team are crammed into a small corner of the Martha Morehouse center. As more and more cancers are given the greenlight for immunotherapy, you may be finding the need for more staff to coordinate the adverse reactions to this treatment and more space to treat them.