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Conditions and Services DCD transplant

Historic procedure restarts a stopped heart
Can a stopped heart begin to beat again in someone else’s body? For years, it was unthinkable. An incredible new procedure has made the impossible possible.
Questions and Answers You asked, we answered: breast cancer risk and processed meat

You asked, we answered: Does processed meat cause breast cancer?
Will eating processed meat increase my risk for breast cancer?
Questions and Answers Graphic of a world map

You asked, we answered: Does vaccine herd immunity work?
I have read that it is important that a large percentage of people get the vaccine. It is not clear to me why.
Conditions and Services Sean Figy, MD

Surgical oncology treatment advances
Lymphedema or swelling of an extremity, is a common condition that develops in people who have had lymph nodes removed during cancer surgery.
Patient Stories Bradd Richter with his granddaughter, Ima June

A new way to treat resistant cancers
When he needed cancer treatment, Richter said with no hesitation, “Yeah, I’m coming here.”
Conditions and Services Older woman getting vaccine

7 steps to prepare for your COVID-19 vaccines
Wondering what to do with other vaccines? Should you eat before? What should you have on hand at home? Know how to get ready for your COVID-19 vaccines with these quick tips.
Conditions and Services The role of palliative care: personalized support for patients

The role of palliative care: Personalized support for patients
Palliative care provides an extra layer of support for a person experiencing cancer or another serious illness.
Conditions and Services Sarah Holstein, MD

Medical oncology treatment advances
Hematologist and oncologist Sarah Holstein, MD, PhD, is leading a nationwide study to test the effectiveness of a new placentaderived natural killer (NK) cell therapy.
Patient Stories Mike Hadfield and his wife, Paula

A 26-mile walk to conquer cancer
Mike Hadfield recently completed the first marathon of his life. And it happened while he was recovering from cancer in the halls of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.
Patient Stories Fruits and vegetables

Cancer nutrition services expand thanks to grateful patient
Christie Heacock is an avid believer in the value of good nutrition and exercise in the healing process.
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