After traditional therapies weren't effective, lymphoma patient Nick Howe was one of our first patients to take part in a clinical trial for CAR T-cell therapy.

Pancreatic cancer is a genetic disease caused by changes or mutations in segments of DNA called genes. Genes carry the code or the instructions which tells the cells in the body how to grow and function. Mutations in certain genes can allow cells to grow in an uncontrolled way. 

At Nebraska Medicine we have an expert team that will help guide you and your family through the treatment. Below I have compiled a list of questions I recommend all my patients with pancreatic cancer ask their oncology team.

Like the disease itself, the treatment of pancreatic cancer is complex, and is strongly determined by a comprehensive evaluation of the disease at initial diagnosis.

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.

Breast cancer survivor Lynda Hepburn hit some hard times and had to rely on family and faith to help push her forward.

This video shows cancer doctor Charles Enke, MD, answering questions about prostate cancer. We also have a transcript of the conversation below.