November is lung cancer and pancreatic cancer awareness month. Here we address association versus cause, what happens to these organs when a person smokes and the impact of quitting.

The most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, the human papillomavirus will infect a high percentage of sexually active adults at some point in their lives.

As cancer treatments continue to advance and new therapies are introduced, it’s easy to get lost in your search for information. To help you better understand the differences between specific cancer treatments and how they work, we spoke with medical oncologist Bhavina Sharma, MD, MPH.

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center marked its fifth anniversary in June 2022. We look back at the amazing people who have made the building a beacon of hope over the years.

At age 67, Stephen Turkovich has no plans to slow down.

Blood tests can provide clues to help your health care team identify and treat your cancer, but they shouldn’t be used on their own.

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center marked its fifth anniversary in June 2022. Cancer team leaders share their thoughts and reflections around what this building and, more importantly the people within it, have meant to them.

Fighting cancer is no small feat. Nebraska Medicine has multiple teams all working toward the same goal: to improve the health of the community and catch cancer before it gains a foothold.

Mary Robinson's blood type is now A+. The teacher of visually impaired students and mother of four also has male DNA. “I may have male DNA in my bone marrow, but I didn’t grow a beard,” she laughs. These two miracles are proof positive of her successful stem cell transplant.

Jim Gutschow was just 38 when he received the sobering news that he had stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma.