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.
HHS Highlights Lead Poisoning Risks and Prevention During Awareness Week
Lead is a toxic metal found in the environment and in homes. Even in small amounts, lead is harmful to young children and pregnant women.
Breast Cancer Awareness: This October and Throughout the Year
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when pink ribbons and T-shirts are signs of the season, yet more importantly, these colorful reminders can save lives.
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.
Breast Cancer Awareness: The Power Of Prevention And Screening
Women have a one in eight chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Keeping Score Of Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America and throughout the world. Each year, one in three Americans dies from heart disease. Many of these deaths are preventable and, just like colon cancer and breast cancer, heart disease has an inexpensive and easy to administer screening test that many people don’t know about.
Minimally Invasive Options Boost Sanford’s Colon Cancer Screening Rates
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the US after lung cancer. Unlike lung cancer, effective screening tools exist for colorectal cancer. The challenge is to get more Americans to utilize them.