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.

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Genetic Testing and Counseling at Nebraska Cancer Specialists

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.

Coping with Grief During the Holidays

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. 

Coping with Stress in a Pandemic

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 Parkville Media Production. A podcast management and audio production company based in Omaha, NE.

The Latest In Cancer Treatments: Theranostics

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.

Radiation Therapy: Q and A with Dr. Zahra

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.

Integrative Oncology

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. 

Immunotherapy

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.  

Colorectal Cancer

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.

Prostate Cancer

Nebraska Cancer Specialists announces a podcast series designed to provide patients, family members, and caregivers reliable, up-to-date education and information regarding cancer diagnoses, treatments, and research opportunities. These episodes feature medical oncologists, providers, and staff of Nebraska Cancer Specialists, interviewed by Kelly Horn, Physician Liaison.

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