The Nebraska Medical Center Support and Educational Programs for People with Cancer
Cancer Survivorship Group
An educational/support group concerned with survivorship issues for people with a cancer history, their family, friends, or health care professionals. Education presented by health care/community speakers. Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of each month in the Private Dining Room on 3rd floor of University Tower, next to the cafeteria, on The Nebraska Medical Center campus. A light dinner and social time will begin at 5 p.m. followed by speakers and presentations from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Contact the Social Work Department at 1-800-922-0000 to register for this group and be placed on the mailing list.
Breast Cancer Education Series
An educational group focused on the needs of those who have breast cancer or have been treated for breast cancer and concerned family and friends. Each group presented by a healthcare professional and information is provided on community resources. This is a six-month series beginning in May through October. Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of each month from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the new Cancer Center near Village Pointe. Please contact the Social Work Department by calling 1-800-922-0000 to be placed on this mailing list or to RSVP for a meeting.
Look Good, Feel Better
This group provides assistance to patients who are in need of make-up and wigs and scarves after receiving cancer treatments. Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of the each month at 6 p.m. on the 3rd floor of the Lied Transplant Center in the Education Consultation Center. Pre-registration is needed and can be done by contacting the Volunteer Department by calling 1-800-922-0000.
Support for People with Oral, Head and Neck Cancers (SPOHNC)
The Omaha chapter of national self-help support group for patients with oral, head, and neck cancers. Spouses, family, & friends also welcome. Please contact the Social Work Department by calling 1-800-922-0000 for location, time and other information.
Blood & Marrow Stem Cell Transplants (BMSCT)
There are three support groups offered to Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant patients. An Introduction to Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant provides information on the transplant process for patients and their support system. Catheter and general care classes are taught by Sue Wardian, RN, MSN.
Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant Luncheon is hosted for Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Transplant or high-dose treatment leukemia patients, as well as caregivers and families. Contact 1-800-922-0000 for more information on these support groups.
Other Useful Links
American Cancer Society
Blood and Marrow Transplant Newsletter
Breast Cancer Network
Cancer Care, Inc. (Sponsored
by a grant from Pfizer)
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Marrow Donor Program
Cord Blood Registry
OncoLink (The University
of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Resource)
National Bone Marrow Transplant Link
The Nebraska Medical Center Survivorship Program
A Survivorship Program at The Nebraska Medical Center are available to patients as point of transitional care before the patient returns to their primary care doctor. Introduction to this program is made following the completion of cancer care at The Nebraska Medical Center. During participation in this program the survivor is offered a multi-disciplinary clinic where social workers, physical therapists, RN case managers and nutritionists develop a "survivorship care plan" based on the survivor's special medical, physical and nutritional needs. Read more
For Physician Referrals or more information on cancer support groups and survivorprograms call 1-800-922-0000
