Marissa Ochoa

Communications Manager, @ArizonaDEQ. Former news producer. @Cronkite_ASU alum. Born & raised Phoenician.

[Arizona PBS @arizonapbs]

#ICYMI: Routine cancer screenings have plummeted during the #COVID19 pandemic. @CancerCenter CEO @patbasu discusses the concerns on #AZHorizon; catch up now: https://t.co/GaTjHYZLDO

[Goodyear, AZ @GoodyearAZGov]

"When we asked, you stepped up."

The Goodyear community has provided masks, food and encouragement to patients and staff at @CancerCenter during the #COVID19 pandemic: https://t.co/X7CV9olTSj

[Marissa Ochoa @_MarissaOchoa]

"I've just got to be strong, and get on that plane and hope nothing happens. We can't be scared." -Bea #CancerDoesntWaitForCOVID19

[KJZZ Phoenix @kjzzphoenix]

This week, #TheShow's Voices of COVID-19 series concludes with a look at those who are most vulnerable to the virus.

Beatrice Enriquez has to fly from her home in New Mexico to Arizona for cancer treatment twice every three weeks.

https://t.co/mndJajcmc4

[Marissa Ochoa @_MarissaOchoa]

To the patients who inspire us, the Stakeholders we call family, and the health care community we proudly join hands with, we thank you for being our beacon during these dark times. We are ALL cancer fighters. We are #StrongerTogether. https://t.co/m5z3x6iCGc #COVID19

[KJZZ Phoenix @kjzzphoenix]

.@CancerCenter, which has several facilities in the Phoenix area, is creating cancer-only inpatient centers where several hundred immunocompromised cancer patients can safely receive treatment.

@sdbourque1 reports.

https://t.co/nulW2p9ktn

[azcentral opinions @azcopinions]

Arizona needs more hospital capacity to treat those with coronavirus. Here's how to get it without compromising care for other patients. https://t.co/SV2Lg7A48q

[Marissa Ochoa @_MarissaOchoa]

@GleasonIronman @KREM2 @TEGNA Unreal! Congrats, Noah! KREM 2 News will DEFINITELY be different now!

[AZ Big Media @AZBigMedia]

CTCA doses first patient in groundbreaking immunotherapy clinical trial https://t.co/TTXkrd8gOE

[Goodyear, AZ @GoodyearAZGov]

CONQUERING BREAST CANCER: How a trip from Alaska to Goodyear helped save a woman's life: https://t.co/5Co6UxQpcd

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
#NationalBreastCancerAwarenessMonth

[Colon Cancer Coalition @ColonCancerCoal]

There may be more services available at your health care facility that can help with pain management than you know about. It never hurts to ask, and may open doors to other complementary options to help control pain and increase quality of life. #CRCPatient

[Colon Cancer Coalition @ColonCancerCoal]

Join us on Feb 6, 2020 for our next #CRCPatient Twitter Chat. Dr. John Kenny, a psychiatrist with @CancerCenter in Phoenix, will be joining us to talk about additional impacts of cancer like mental health, relationship challenges, and adjusting to the new “normal.”

[Colon Cancer Coalition @ColonCancerCoal]

Q6: And finally, what can a patient do if they feel like they aren’t being heard regarding their pain or don’t feel it is being controlled through the medications and management being offered by their provider? #CRCPatient

[Colon Cancer Coalition @ColonCancerCoal]

We love our providers who take the time to connect with patients on issues beyond cancer. We know this disease has far reaching tentacles, and though an oncologist may not be the best person to help, they know who can. #CRCPatient

[Colon Cancer Coalition @ColonCancerCoal]

Cancer patients don't have to rely on their oncologist to help manage their pain. Though that may be the first stop on the pain train. There are other specialties, as suggested here by Dr. Iyer. Ask your oncologist if you think a specialist would help. #CRCPatient

[Colon Cancer Coalition @ColonCancerCoal]

Q4: Chronic pain can cause a patient’s quality of life to suffer, impact their emotional/mental health, and create strain in relationships with caregivers. What can providers do to address the emotional/mental toll chronic pain can take on patients AND caregivers? #CRCPatient

[Colon Cancer Coalition @ColonCancerCoal]

Pain medications treat different types of pain. A pain management team knows the resources out there for patients to not only treat/manage their pain, but treat it in the proper way. #CRCPatient

[Colon Cancer Coalition @ColonCancerCoal]

Q3: Cancer patients often go to their oncologist first seeking help for pain control. What other medical specialties can also help with pain management? #CRCPatient

[Colon Cancer Coalition @ColonCancerCoal]

Using opioids to control pain is best done when there is open communication with your provider says Dr. Iyer with @CancerCenter #CRCPatient

[Colon Cancer Coalition @ColonCancerCoal]

Q2: Cancer-related pain can be managed without the use of opioids. What are other alternatives a patient and provider can discuss for chronic pain management? #CRCPatient

[Colon Cancer Coalition @ColonCancerCoal]

Q1: The opioid crisis is a top news story, and has created a stigma around opioids commonly used by metastatic cancer patients to manage pain. Some patients hesitate to ask for this type of pain relief when they need it. How can a provider address patient concerns? #CRCPatient