Cancer Center Outreach

UNMC cancer experts offering public education series

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is partnering with UNL’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to offer courses geared toward the general public.

Jun 17, 2025

Joyce Solheim, PhD

Cattlemen’s Ball is June 6-7 outside Blue Springs

The 26th annual fundraiser for cancer research will be hosted by Terry and Bev Acton on their ranch.

Jun 4, 2025

A picture from the 2023 Cattlemen's Ball

Cancer center unites experts to advance prevention, early detection

The Cancer Prevention and Control Program launched last fall as part of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center strategic plan.

May 2, 2025

Vijaya Raj Bhatt, MBBS, and Edward Peters, DMD, ScD, co-leaders of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center Cancer Prevention and Control Program

Nebraska Breast Health Navigation Program breaks barriers

The program and its peer navigators work to ensure that no breast cancer patient is left without support.

Feb 14, 2025

Phyllis Mitchell-Butler

Dr. Kim and ‘BEAT Cancer’ initiative receive prestigious award

The American Public Health Association Cancer Forum recognized the project for its groundbreaking screening effort in the African American community.

Jan 22, 2025

Jungyoon Kim, PhD

Nebraskan empowered by annual pancreatic cancer screenings

Jody Vondra navigates her family’s difficult roads through cancer and shares her perspective on the journey.

Dec 9, 2024

Jody Vondra, in the Chihuly Sanctuary at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, with a copy of her new book, “The Country Road Perspective"

Team effort brings cancer screening to the community

UNMC, Nebraska Medicine and the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center join seven community partners for ‘One-Stop Cancer Shops.’

Dec 5, 2024

Two One Stop Cancer Shop events, at Mount Calvary Community Church in September and the Nebraska Urban Indian Health Coalition in October, provided cancer screenings to more than 140 community members.

Breast cancer survivor visits cancer center to help inspire hope

Agnes Judge is on a tour to visit cancer centers around the country, including the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Oct 10, 2024

Breast cancer survivor Agnes Judge (center) contributed to the Oncology Patient and Family Assistance Fund on her visit to the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center.

Cancer center announces new community outreach leaders

The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center team will be key in developing community partnerships, cancer education and screening events.

May 15, 2024

Clockwise from top left: Keyonna King, DrPH, Patrick Maloney, PhD, Rachael Schmidt, DNP, and Juan Santamaria, MD

Cancer center co-sponsors western Nebraska’s Latina Red Dress event

The event raises awareness, offers screenings and celebrates culture.

Mar 11, 2024

Juan Santamaria, MD, assistant professor in the UNMC Department of Surgical Oncology and program director for the Nebraska Breast Health Navigation Program, and Joann Sweasy, PhD, director of the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center