03/28/2026
What started as unexpected pain quickly turned into something Marcia never imagined, a rare tumor along her spine.
Faced with a life-changing diagnosis, Marcia turned to NCH. Ryan Obi, MD, general surgeon, performed a minimally invasive, robotic-assisted surgery to remove the tumor, helping her avoid a major operation and return home to her family the very next day.
Today, Marcia is back where she belongs, healing, surrounded by loved ones, and moving forward with hope.
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