Kathy Watson can remember the day she began smoking. It was the summer after 8th grade. That first puff began a 50 plus years habit. At age 72, Watson was diagnosed with early stage lung cancer and is living cancer free today thanks to a low dose CT screening available for long time smokers.
Diagnostic radiologist Doug Niemann, MD, talks about the ease and accuracy of screenings at Bellevue Medical Center and shows the relaxed atmosphere greeting our patients at their appointment.
When it comes to your breast health, Jill Huff can’t stress enough the importance of self checks, yearly wellness visits and following your intuition. Read more about Huff's breast cancer journey.
The Nebraska Medical Center recently received a national ranking from U.S. News & World Report due to the depth and breadth of our cancer expertise. Learn more about our comprehensive cancer services.
There has been a rise in colorectal cancers in people 20 to 50 years old over the last decade. Learn more about colorectal cancer and how this 49-year-old beat it.
Nebraska Medicine has been named to the Becker’s Hospital Review list of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems With Great Oncology Programs – the only health system in Nebraska to earn this distinction. Learn more about this recognition.
A diagnosis of breast cancer can be both physically and emotionally draining. Nebraska Medicine offers some of the most sophisticated breast reconstruction options to help women feel whole again after treatment is over. Learn more about these options.
The human papillomavirus vaccine should be given to everyone between the ages of 9 and 26 years old to protect against a variety of cancers caused by the HPV virus.