Cancer Center Outreach

Patient Care, Cancer Center Outreach, Cancer Center Patient Story

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
Community, Outreach, Cancer Center Outreach, Cancer Center Research

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
Patient Care, Cancer Center Outreach, Cancer Center Patient Story, Cancer Center Research

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"
Community, Outreach, Cancer Center Outreach

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.
Community, Cancer Center Outreach, Cancer Center Patient Story

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.
Community, Outreach, Cancer Center Outreach

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
Community, Outreach, Cancer Center Outreach

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
Outreach, Cancer Center In The News, Cancer Center Outreach

Dr. Watanabe-Galloway to address presidential panel Tuesday

The President’s Cancer Panel is discussing the landscape of patient navigation and its use of technology.

Oct 16, 2023

Shinobu Watanabe-Galloway, PhD
Community, Research, Cancer Center Outreach, Cancer Center Research

Cattlemen’s Ball raises $1.9 million for cancer research

The annual event, hosted this year by the Weborg family of Cuming County, has raised more than $19 million since 1998.

Oct 2, 2023

Cattlemen’s Ball of Nebraska entrance.
Community, Research, Cancer Center Outreach, Cancer Center Research

Berenberg Invitational partnership maintains its success

Latest tournament brings bank’s total donations to PCCE to more than $2 million.

Sep 22, 2023

Sunil Hingorani, MD, PhD