Palliative Care Maximizes Quality of Life

Palliative care focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness, improving quality of life for both the patient and the family. It is provided by a specially trained team of doctors, nurses and other specialists who work together with a patient’s other doctors to provide an extra layer of support.

Palliative care is appropriate at any time of the disease and can complement curative and life-prolonging therapies.

Palliative care reminds us to honor the inherent dignity of every human being, offering solace, care and comfort during life’s most challenging times. The practice encourages a philosophical shift, embracing the natural cycle of life while maximizing quality and alleviating suffering along the way.

— Mark J. Stavas, MD Cancer Partners of Nebraska Radiation Oncologist

It can help alleviate symptoms of cancer or side effects of treatments to help them tolerate and complete recommended therapies. It also can provide support for caregivers with different stressors or concerns.

Palliative care is offered to cancer patients at Cancer Partners of Nebraska and will continue at the April Sampson Cancer Center. Palliative care also is offered to patients hospitalized at Bryan Medical Center.

As palliative care providers partner with your oncology team, together they can ensure you have all the resources you and your family need to cope, understand and navigate your personal journey with cancer.

— Melissa Johnson, MD, Bryan Palliative Care

For more information, contact: Outpatient: Cancer Partners of Nebraska

402-420-7000

Inpatient: Ask for Bryan Palliative Care

Bryan Cancer Program

1600 S. 48th St. Lincoln, NE 68506-1299

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Cancer News

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New Faces in Cancer Care

Brett Grieb, MD

Medical Oncology

Cancer Partners of Nebraska

Started August 1, 2023

• Hometown – York, NE

• Bachelor’s degree – University of Nebraska-Lincoln

• Medical degree – University of Nebraska College of Medicine

• Residency & fellowship – Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Bryan Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic

A breast cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. Ease your patients’ stress with a referral to the Bryan Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic.

• One appointment – A breast cancer surgeon, medical oncologist and radiation oncologist will review test results in one convenient visit.

• Personal attention – Each specialist will share information and answer questions. An oncology nurse navigator and other health professionals provide additional support.

• Treatment plan – Your patient receives a personalized treatment plan at the end of the appointment.

Clinic is available now and will continue at new cancer center.

To refer a patient, call 402-481-7900.

April Sampson Cancer Center

Coming to Lincoln early 2024

Reduce Hair Loss

In Chemotherapy Patients with Solid Tumors

With the DigniCap Scalp Cooling System, patients wear a cooling cap during their chemotherapy treatment. It helps minimize hair loss in two ways: Reduced blood flow – Narrowing of blood vessels in the scalp helps limit the amount of chemo delivered to the hair follicles

Reduced metabolism – Lower scalp temperature decreases reaction rate, slows cellular activity

Insurance doesn’t always cover this treatment. Financial assistance is available for patients who qualify.

Learn more at: cancerpartners.com/dignicap-scalp-cooling-system