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Patient Stories Zoey Lujan

Care under fire: Nebraska Medicine physicians play key role on tactical response team
Saturday, November 21st 2020 was almost the last day of 18-year-old Zoey Reece Atalig Lujan’s life.
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.”
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.
Patient Stories Bridget, Casey and their baby, girl Andi, are happy and healthy together.

New mother fights CF and COVID-19
As a person with cystic fibrosis, Bridget Newsom thought she and her husband would never have kids.
Patient Stories Diane James

New heart, new life
Seven years ago, Diane James was driving down I-80 with her son-in-law when she felt her heart flutter. Then it jumped. She knew something wasn’t quite right and told him, “Please take me to the hospital right away.”
Patient Stories Maysa McDowell before her weight loss surgery (left) and after (right) enjoying a swim day with her daughter

She lost the weight – and kept it off
At more than 300 pounds, this patient decided bariatric surgery would help her feel healthier and have more energy.
Patient Stories Kray Zeller, patient (left) with Matthew Tao, MD, orthopaedic surgeon

Ultramarathoner participates in a 200+ mile endurance run after having knee surgery
A new knee gets this ultra marathoner back on the road again.
Patient Stories Matt Wentz, with his grandson

In the right place at the right time
By lunchtime, Matt’s stomach had started to feel uneasy. After dinner, the nausea grew worse. His abdominal area became extremely painful to the touch.
Patient Stories Les Bruning

How to fix a leaky prostate
Drip, drip, drip. It’s a sound Les Bruning learned to hate. It kept him up at night. It kept his wife up too. It began to control his life.
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