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.
The Nebraska Medicine Comprehensive Spine Program involves a team of spine specialists who work together to create a more comprehensive and coordinated plan of care designed around your needs. Learn more.
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.
Erectile dysfunction (ED) can be a difficult topic for men to discuss. But the truth is, ED becomes more common with age and in many cases – up to 70 percent – it is a symptom of other conditions like diabetes, heart disease or high blood pressure. Learn more.
If you think someone in your family has a genetic heart condition, it's important to get genetically tested. The Nebraska Medicine Heart and Vascular Genetics Clinic provides cardiovascular genetic testing and counseling services for patients with genetic disease. Learn more.
Living with a bad back or neck can be painful and discouraging. The range of pain can be minor to debilitating and in severe cases, can lead to loss of movement and even disability.
