Cancer

UNMC oncologist chairs committee to develop new guidelines for cancer patients

Cheril Lee — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:05:05 +0000

Dr. Peter Coccia, a pediatric oncologist with UNMC, served as chairman of a committee that recently developed guidelines for cancer patients between the ages of 15 and 39.

Fewer Minorities Getting Screened for Colorectal Cancer

Cheril Lee — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:06:06 +0000

Fewer minorities are getting colorectal cancer screenings, according to a new study conducted in the Center for Health Policy at UNMC.

Faster Recovery for Breast Cancer Patients

Cheril Lee — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 12:06:06 +0000

Intrabeam is a new treatment option for breast cancer patients. The procedure allows patients to have their surgery and radiation in a session lasting about 90 minutes.

Sock Monkeys Against Cancer

Cheril Lee — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:06:06 +0000

Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer of both men and women, but it’s the least funded because of the stigma associated with smoking.

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Buffett says he's feeling well after cancer treatment

Associated Press — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:03:33 +0000

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett says he is feeling fine more than a month after finishing his prostate cancer treatments.

UNMC Cancer Center to include research facilities, inpatient and outpatient treatment centers

Katie Schubert — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:49:03 +0000

The city of Omaha will put $35 million toward a new UNMC Cancer Center.

Nebraska Medical Center opens new endoscopy clinic in Omaha

Katie Schubert — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 06:00:00 +0000

The Centers for Disease Control says colon cancer is the second deadliest type of cancer and third most diagnosed in the U.S.

Creighton finance expert believes Buffett diagnosis will impact Berkshire stock in coming months

Katie Schubert — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:06:11 +0000

A Creighton University finance expert expects Warren Buffett’s cancer diagnosis to be the dominant topic at the upcoming Berkshire Hathaway shareholders’ meeting.

Buffett, the longtime Berkshire CEO, announced Tuesday he has stage one prostate cancer. Berkshire Hathaway Class A and B stock finished down about one and a half percent Tuesday and Wednesday.

American Cancer Society: prognosis good if prostate cancer is caught early

Katie Schubert — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:23:34 +0000

The American Cancer Society says the survival rate for men who have prostate cancer is nearly one hundred percent over five years if the cancer is caught early.

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett announced Tuesday that he has stage one prostate cancer. Buffett will begin a two-month course of treatment in July.

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett diagnosed with stage 1 prostate cancer

Katie Schubert — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:38:35 +0000

Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett has stage 1 prostate cancer.

Buffett told shareholders in a letter released Tuesday afternoon of his diagnosis. In the letter, the 81-year-old Buffett says "the good news is I've been told by my doctors that my condition is not remotely life-threatening or even debilitating in any meaningful way."