Buffett Cancer Center Team Develops Open-Access Tools to Help Nebraskans Understand Cancer Risks
The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Nebraska’s only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center has launched two new data visualization tools to help communities in Nebraska better understand cancer burden and support local prevention and screening efforts.
Free Colorectal Cancer Screenings Available March 1–31 Through Good Samaritan and Area Health Centers
Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in Nebraska. Alarmingly on the rise among younger adults, it now ranks as the leading cause of cancer death for men and women under the age of 50 across the U.S.
Nebraska Cancer Specialists Named GO2 Center of Excellence for Lung Cancer Screening and Care
Nebraska Cancer Specialists (NCS) has been named a Center of Excellence (COE) by GO2 for Lung Cancer (GO2) in both Lung Cancer Screening and Lung Cancer Care, recognizing the organization’s commitment to delivering patient-centered, evidence-based services across the full lung cancer continuum. An estimated 237,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer each year, and the disease remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. Early detection through low-dose CT (LDCT) screening and advances in treatment are transforming outcomes, helping more people live longer, higher-quality lives.
New Radiation Oncologist Joins UnityPoint Health–St. Luke’s June E. Nylen Cancer Center
UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s June E. Nylen Cancer Center is excited to announce that August Anderson, MD, has joined its team of providers as a radiation oncologist.
Multi-Cancer Early Detection: What Providers Need to Know About the Galleri® Blood Test
Early detection is one of the most effective tools in improving cancer outcomes. Traditional screening methods such as mammography, colonoscopy and low-dose CT have saved countless lives, but they only target specific cancer types. The emerging field of multi-cancer early detection (MCED) testing offers a new possibility: identifying multiple cancers with a single blood test.
The Science of Hope
Sanford Researcher Pilar de la Puente, PhD, is revolutionizing women's cancer research with groundbreaking work on chemoresistance and early detection. Her innovative approach has earned elite NIH recognition, accolades from her home town in Spain, and even the chance to featured in a comic book!
Nebraska Cancer Specialists Welcomes Dr. Smriti Sharma
Nebraska Cancer Specialists (NCS) is pleased to welcome Dr. Smriti Sharma, MD, medical oncologist and hematologist, to the team of physicians. She joined NCS in September, bringing a patient-centered approach to cancer care across Omaha and surrounding communities.
North Dakota Cancer Control Plan Outlines Strategy to Save Lives Through Prevention, Screening, and Enhanced Quality of Life
North Dakota Health and Human Services (HHS) and partner organizations have developed the 2025-2035 Cancer Control Plan, which is a blueprint for saving lives through prevention, screening and early intervention while promoting quality of life for North Dakotans living with cancer.
Second Annual Roger Maris Gala to Benefit Sanford Cancer Center and Peltier Lodge in Fargo
The Roger Maris Gala returns June 18 at the Pines in Davenport, North Dakota, with all proceeds supporting the Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center and the new Peltier Lodge patient lodging facility.
Up for the Challenge: The June E. Nylen Cancer Center vs Cancer in Siouxland
Iowa continues to have one of the highest rates of new cancer diagnoses in the country, second only to Kentucky in per capita cases. More concerning still, Iowa remains the only state in the nation with increasing cancer rates. For residents of Northwest Iowa, this sobering reality makes the presence of the June E. Nylen Cancer Center in Sioux City not just a convenience, but a necessity.
2025 Event Marks the Largest-Ever Avera Race Against Cancer
The 37th Avera Race Against Cancer had a record-breaking 7,747 participants, raising a record $765,000 to benefit local cancer patients across the Upper Midwest.
Avera Race Against Cancer is May 10
The 37th Avera Race Against Cancer takes place Saturday, May 10, across the Avera system, with events in Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre and Yankton, SD, and Marshall, MN.
Fifth Annual Roger Maris All-Star Week Kicks Off June 16
The fifth annual Roger Maris All-Star Week returns June 16-20 at various locations throughout the Fargo-Moorhead area.
ASCO Recognizes MCC Physician
Dr. M. Sitki Copur recently was named a Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
Scalp Cooling Treatment Now Available at Sanford Health Bismarck
Chemotherapy-induced hair loss is widely recognized as the most feared side effect associated with some cancer treatments. Paxman Scalp Cooling empowers patients to feel a greater sense of control. Sanford Cancer Center has started offering this treatment – also known as ‘cold cap’ – to help reduce hair loss for patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment….
Great Plains Health Teams Up with Nebraska Cancer Coalition to Promote Life Saving Lung Cancer Screenings
Great Plains Health has joined the annual statewide effort organized by the Nebraska Cancer Coalition (NC2) to heighten awareness of lifesaving lung cancer screening during November, Lung Cancer Awareness month.
Kearney Tackles Cancer Launches Annual Shirt Sales to Support Local Patients
Kearney Public Schools, Kearney Catholic School and CHI Health Good Samaritan Cancer Center are gearing up for the 15th annual Kearney Tackles Cancer (KTC). The student-led cancer awareness campaign has raised more than $600,000 for local cancer patients since 2009.
The Iowa Clinic Announces Advancements in Cancer Care
The Iowa Clinic announced today, four highly experienced Central Iowa-based oncologists will be joining The Iowa Clinic. The Iowa Clinic has been a fixture in cancer care since its inception in 1994, providing diagnostic and surgical care for a variety of cancers.
Iowa Cancer Affiliate Network’s National Director Visits Spencer Hospital
Spencer Hospital is a member of the Iowa Cancer Affiliate Network (I-CAN), a collaborative network of community hospitals dedicated to improving the quality of cancer care throughout Iowa.
Celebrating 25 Years of Excellence in Cancer Care at Prairie Lakes Cancer Center
Prairie Lakes Cancer Center Celebrates 25 years of cancer care in Watertown and the surrounding communities with a look back at some of their key innovations.