Peter J. TUTSCHKA M.D., Ph.D.

I was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma in 1990 and was told I was going to die. My Oncologist sent me to OSU where I met Dr. Tutschka, he was the chair of the BMT unit at the time. I received an autologous bone marrow transplant at the age of 34 on 31 August 1990 and am still going strong. I owe him my life; what else can I say? Thanks Dr. Tutschka you will be missed!

I will always remember Dr. Tutschka. He gave the gift life to my wife Roxanne by giving her an autologous transplant on July 13, 2000. Dr. Tutschka helped us through our dark time with his complete belief, knowledge and compassion. We remain so lucky and thankful to this day for the care he provided to Roxanne. Dr. Tutschka will always be in our hearts and prayers.

I was just thinking about Peter Tutschka tonight and am saddened to see of his passing. What an extraordinary human being. Words cannot describe the depth of caring he had for his patients, co-workers and mankind. Indeed I was the recipient of his kindness after an accident I had at home while working as the Social Worker at the Saint Francis Cancer Center in 2010 that left me unable to walk for near 18 months. I will never forget the house call he made, the parties he had and the...

I was reminded of Dr. Tutschka by a colleague who was relating a story about a physician helping her secure an IV for a patient. Peter held an arterial line secure for me while I changed the dressing. Nurses never forget that kindness. It was a busy night shift at Hopkins. May he rest un po eace.

Twenty years ago Dr Tutschka treated me at UCONN. I had hoped to update him and thank him for all his care and am sorry to learn of his passing. Just seeing his picture brings tears to my eyes. With affection to his family, Laurie Clement

I am a retired RN from the OSU Med Center and worked for many years with Dr. Tutschka in the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. He was a remarkable physician in so many ways, but to me he was a wonderful team leader who cared deeply about his patients and all those that cared for them. He was one of the very few doctors that showed respect for nurses and welcomed, no, demanded our input every day. Though we continued our mission after he left OSU,it was never the same for me.

Exactly the same as Scott. I am a 25 year BMT survivor who checked into OSU on June 25, 1988. Two or three weeks later, feeling pretty miserable, but having made it, I complained to him that I was tired of eating all the sterile food and told him I wanted a banana. "You can have one" he said - " it will kill you, but you can have one". I decided I did not need that banana after all. I will never forget him.

Not sure how it came to mind, but for some reason I remembered Dr. Tutschka's name today, googled it, and learned of his unfortunate passing. As a 14 year old child I received a bone marrow transplant (OSU 1988) under his care. I will be forever in his debt and am very grateful to have known him.

I know I speak for many , many physicians and staff from Ohio State and The James Cancer Center when I say what a remarkably inspiring mentor he was for us. He gave so very much of himself to everyone and anyone who had need. What a great man .