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Nebraska Medicine News Rendering of Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Kearney

One shared name for multiple cancer care locations
Four locations across Nebraska will share the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center name, including the newest center in Kearney.
Conditions and Services Pregnant woman getting blood pressure checked

How preeclampsia during pregnancy can affect long-term cardiovascular health
The majority of people experiencing preeclampsia recover fully with no further problems, but for some, it can have a lasting impact on long-term cardiovascular health.
Healthy Lifestyle Man holding groin

How to do a testicular self-examination
It is important to be familiar with yourself, especially for young men between 15 and 34 years old, to understand if you have a testis tumor.
Healthy Lifestyle Hand holding a tampon

New study finds toxic metals in tampons - are they still safe?
Sixteen potentially toxic metals, including measurable concentrations of arsenic, lead, cadmium, mercury and nickel, were detected in 30 tampons tested.
Conditions and Services Man sitting in bed on phone

Is delayed ejaculation normal?
Two of the most common problems regarding ejaculation, specifically, are premature and delayed ejaculation.
Healthy Lifestyle Older woman eating fruit

Can your plate help fight cancer?
The search for better treatment options for cancer is an ongoing process. One of the more recent debates is the role of diet in cancer prevention and treatment. Can nutrition cure cancer?
Healthy Lifestyle Gloved hand using tweezers to pick up microplastics

Microplastics in human testicles: What does it mean for male fertility?
Recent studies have found that one tiny culprit – microplastics – may be a large part of our world’s growing male infertility.
Questions and Answers Woman lying on floor with scale and measuring tape

You asked, we answered: My adjustable gastric band isn't working. Now what?
Question: I have an adjustable gastric band, and it's not working for me. What should I do? Answered by bariatric surgeon Corrigan McBride, MD.
Conditions and Services Woman talking to her doctor

When to seek a second opinion for a cancer diagnosis
When you’ve been diagnosed with cancer, it’s normal to have questions about the next steps in your care.
Patient Stories Carlos Valquer-Cruz and family

Patient finds joy in eating again thanks to the POEM procedure
When Carlos Valquer-Cruz found himself with a swallowing condition that continued to worsen over several years, he decided it was finally time to see a doctor.
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