Cancer Center Patient Story

Nebraska and Michigan honor lifesaving bone marrow match

Saturday’s halftime recognition celebrated a Lincoln girl saved by a bone marrow transplant and her donor.

Sep 24, 2025

The Morrison and Brockberg families

Nebraska Medicine patient is first to receive new MS therapy

A first-of-its-kind clinical trial is examining the effectiveness of allogeneic CAR T-Cell therapy.

Aug 6, 2025

Nebraska Medicine patient Jan Janisch-Hanzlik is first in the world to receive a new allogeneic CAR T-Cell therapy for multiple sclerosis.

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

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"

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.

Interventional Radiology first in the region to use revolutionary cancer treatment

Pulsed electrical fields to target tumors may have more benefits beyond removal of those tumors.

Jun 4, 2024

Joe McBride, MD

Cancer center patient’s wife wrote the book on cancer

Colby Barak creates a guide for families coping with a new diagnosis.

Feb 14, 2024

Colby Barak and husband Doug

Pancreatic cancer: Early detection is key

Now five years cancer-free, Kim Bate received inspiration, hope and extraordinary care at Nebraska Medicine.

Nov 30, 2023

Kim Bate

Blood and bone marrow transplant program celebrates 40 years 

Research breakthroughs decades ago have meant life-saving treatment for thousands and hope in the future.

Nov 3, 2023

Julie Vose, MD, transplant patient Kurt Holmstrom and Beth Reed, MD