In the Know with Nebraska Cancer Specialists

The region's only dedicated Theranostics center is advancing in research, treatments, imaging, space, and mobility. Nuclear Medicine Physician, Sam Mehr, along with Marlene Bridwell, RN, BSN Theranostics Nurse Case Manager/Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator and Scott Degendardt, NMAA Director of Radiology and Theranostics discuss the status of the program today and what's to come in the future of Theranostics and Nuclear Oncology.Check out Part 1: https://art19.com/shows/in-the-know-with-nebraska-cancer-specialists/episodes/b2554000-43d1-452f-8f96-ffd10815f0beThis is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

March is Colorectal cancer awareness month and we are fortunate to be discussing with Dr. Joel Michalski, Medical Oncologist at Nebraska Cancer Specialists and Dr. Alan Thorson, retired Colorectal Surgeon on the advancements of screenings, and access to care in rural Nebraska.  Tune in for information about these changes and more, regarding recent legislation and advancements in treatment and research.    A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Tune in to learn more about genetic testing and counseling.  Dr. Mary Hurter Wells and Michaela Sherbeck, APRN-CNS, AOCNS, AGCNS-BC join us to discuss who should have genetic testing, what to do with the results, and how clinical genetic testing differs from consumer genetic tests.  A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

The holidays can be particularly tough when someone is grieving.  A time of year that is advertised to be “the happiest time of the year” for some can be anything but, especially when we know someone is missing.  Listen in as our mental health providers suggest some ways to cope with grief,  honor our loved ones, and reengage in a meaningful way.  A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

On March 12, 2020, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization.  The unpredictability of this global even brought many feelings of uncertainty, fear, and worry.  In this episode, our mental health providers join us to discuss some coping strategies to help support feelings of stability and security as we all adapt to a new way of life and keep an optimistic attitude. A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Take a listen as Dr Mehr discusses the latest treatment offered at Nebraska Cancer Specialists.  A combination of therapy and diagnostic helps doctors  determine and define the type and extent of disease. This information allows decisions to be made on timing, quantity, type of drugs, and choice of treatment options, as well as helping to evaluate a patient’s response to treatment. Nebraska Cancer Specialists is proud to be the regions first dedicated Theranostics center! A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

What exactly goes on down in radiation oncology? In this episode, we aim to give listeners a better understanding of what radiation therapy is, how it’s given, and what to expect.  Dr. Amir Zahra spends the morning with us answering your most common questions.

Between the talks of treatment, surgery and radiation, the mind and spirit can get overwhelmed.  In this episode we focus on the mental health of an oncology patient, their family, and their caregivers.  Tune in as Lori Wingerter, Nebraska Cancer Specialists Licensed Mental Health Practitioner, discusses talking to kids about cancer, keeping an optimistic attitude, and reclaiming your life after a cancer diagnosis.

The Power of Immunotherapy!  Dr. Joel Michalski, Medical Oncologist with Nebraska Cancer Specialists stops by to touch on the relationship between cancer and your immune system, advances of immunotherapy in the modern age, and a little history lesson too!  Have you heard of CAR-T cells and checkpoint inhibitors?  Find out more here. 

In this episode of In the Know, Dr. Tim Huyck, Medical Oncologist with Nebraska Cancer Specialists discusses the latest in colorectal cancer including screening, staging, and treatment.  Learn more about risk factors, genetics, and prevention.  

We all know someone who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.  But do we know why it’s happening and what do about it? Dr. Ralph Hauke, Medical Oncologists with Nebraska Cancer Specialists, sits down to answer our questions and provide some insight about the diagnosis.