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PAID Bryan Cancer Program 1600 S. 48th St. Lincoln, NE 68506-1299
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2023
ISSUE 1
Address Service Requested
More Possibilities, Less Risk with Latest Lung Nodule Biopsy Method
Cancer News will keep you up-to-date on comprehensive cancer services available now and in the future. April Sampson Cancer Center will open late in 2023.
New Faces in Cancer Care Jacqueline Kelly, MD
Radiation Oncology Cancer Partners of Nebraska • • • • •
NEWS
Permit No. 267 Lincoln, NE
Bachelor’s degree – Harvard University Master of science degree – University of Oxford Medical degree – Boston University School of Medicine Internship – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Radiation oncology residency – Yale New Haven Hospital
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 provide information and answer questions. An oncology nurse navigator and other health professionals provide additional support • Treatment plan – 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.
Keli Kolegraff, MD
Aesthetic Surgery Lincoln Asthetic Surgical Institute • Medical degree – Emory University School of Medicine • Plastic surgery residency – Johns Hopkins School of Medicine • Microvascular & aesthetic surgery fellowship – Mercy Medical Center
Survivorship Care Survivorship Care is now available for patients who’ve completed their curative cancer treatment. A nurse practitioner connects patients with resources including: • Treatment summary • Surveillance plan • Healthy lifestyle education • Side effect management • Behavioral health • Social work Now offered at Bryan Medical Plaza East Campus Specialty Clinic. Will continue at April Sampson Cancer Center. To schedule an appointment, call the Bryan Cancer Program line at 402-481-7900.
Bryan Cancer Program • 402-481-7900 • bryanhealth.org/cancer
As we work to fight lung cancer, the deadliest type in Nebraska, Bryan Health is using the latest lung nodule biopsy technology to ensure faster, safer diagnosis and staging. Electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy, or robotic bronchoscopy, is an innovative tool to help diagnose hard-toreach, peripheral lung nodules. While the patient is under anesthesia, the equipment’s navigation system uses a CT scan to create a road map of the lungs, then “drives” a lighted tube far into the lung via patient airways. After reaching the nodule, the physician is able to obtain tissue samples for pathology. All this comes with lower risk of complications than a traditional bronchoscopy or needle biopsy.
“This device is the most significant advancement in bronchoscopy we’ve had in quite some time.” Ryan Martin, MD Nebraska Pulmonary Specialties Pulmonary Division Chair, Bryan Medical Center
Bryan began using this minimally invasive lung biopsy platform early in 2022, and has performed more than 70 biopsies to date. In July, the Cios Spin® was added for even greater accuracy. Bryan is the only Nebraska hospital with this mobile 3D C-arm technology. In addition to better reach and fewer complications, this method allows for sampling more than one nodule and any involved lymph nodes at one time, which was not previously possible. This allows the physician and pathologist — often in the room during the procedure — to determine the stage and spread of the cancer. “This is a tremendous benefit,” said Ryan Martin, MD, Nebraska Pulmonary Specialties. “During one procedure, we can potentially diagnose lung cancer for one or more lesions and do pathologic staging at the same time.” Learn more about robotic bronchoscopy and lung cancer screening on the Bryan Health Podcast with Dr. Martin. Visit: bryanhealth.org/lung-cancer or scan the QR code.
Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines Updated screening guidelines are now in place. These new guidelines nearly double the number of people eligible for screening. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in Nebraska and the U.S., so early detection is key. Those recommended for a low-dose CT scan meet all the following criteria: • People 50-80 years of age • Currently smoke or have quit within the last 15 years • 20 or higher pack-year history (e.g., 2 packs a day for 10 years or 1 pack a day for 20 years) Medicare and other insurance companies cover low-dose CT scan screenings. Refer a patient through the Bryan Scheduling Center. Call: 402-481-5121 Fax: 402-481-5177
DID YOU KNOW?
The April Sampson Cancer Center: • Accredited by the Commission on Cancer • Accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) Our collaboration with Cancer Partners of Nebraska, provides: • Clinical trial access through the National Cancer Institute network • MD Anderson Cancer Center research affiliation • Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) certification • Radiation Oncology ACR accreditation • Pharmacy Accreditation – Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
Bryan Cancer Program • 402-481-7900 • bryanhealth.org/cancer
Opening late 2023
Danielle Henricksen joins the April Sampson Cancer Center as director. She’s been a part of Bryan Medical Center since 2003, where she has served as radiology manager, interim director of radiology and most recently, director of patient access.
Construction is under way
Danielle earned her bachelor’s degree in radiologic technologies from Adventist University and her Danielle Henricksen, master’s in business administration MBA, CRA from Nebraska Wesleyan.
April Sampson Cancer Center
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
INFUSION
Your community resource for comprehensive cancer care
Bryan Health and Cancer Partners of Nebraska are collaborating to build a 140,000-square-foot comprehensive community cancer center in south Lincoln, slated to open late 2023.
APPEARANCE CENTER MAIN LEVEL
Danielle’s radiologic background and knowledge of the health care revenue cycle coupled with her experience in leadership and patient access make her a natural fit to lead the Cancer Center.
LOWER LEVEL
Patients will receive centralized cancer care under RADIATION ONCOLOGY one roof at the April Sampson Cancer Center. Our partnership brings together cancer experts, the latest technology, and innovative treatment options to advance cancer care in our community. The natural, comfortable environment of the new cancer center is designed to foster healing for both patients and their loved ones, all while giving them peace of mind they’re getting the highest quality, protocol-driven care available.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY CLINICS
IMAGING AND MAMMOGRAPHY PHYSICAL THERAPY
Scan to watch the latest drone video:
The new cancer center will provide: • Medical, radiation and gynecologic oncology • Multidisciplinary services • Rehabilitation and therapy gym • Radiology and imaging services • Breast prostheses, wig fitting and spa services • Behavioral and spiritual counseling • Nutrition support • Survivorship care • Palliative care
Bryan Cancer Program team members tour the April Sampson Cancer Center construction site Cancer Center Director Danielle Henricksen (back center) pictured with (left to right) Clinical Manager Sara Linder-Hittle and Oncology Nurse Navigators Janice Ayres, Jill Geschke, Ryleigh Burns and Carrie Waltemath. Bryan Cancer Program • 402-481-7900 • bryanhealth.org/cancer
She’s a certified radiology administrator (CRA) and was a Leadership Lincoln fellow in 2019-2020. She’s a member of the National Association for Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM), the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and various state and national radiology organizations.
Originally from Norfolk, Nebraska, Danielle and her husband, Collin, have three daughters, ages 6, 4 and 2. They enjoy spending time with family & friends and are avid Nebraska Husker and Kansas City Chiefs fans. Danielle can be reached at 402-481-8278 or danielle.henricksen@bryanhealth.org
Donor Corner April Sampson Cancer Center is grateful for generous donors in our community, such as: Lincoln Radiology Group, PC, doctors are helping fund the multidisciplinary conference room in the April Sampson Cancer Center. The conference room will provide a space where specialists can meet with patients at one appointment in one location. Radiologists play an essential role on these teams of specialists. They interpret images provided from mammography, MRI, ultrasound, CT scans, PET imaging, X-rays and nuclear medicine. Their insights help medical teams determine a best course of action.
“
Working closely with other members of the treatment team is essential to ensure that cancer patients in our community receive the best care available. We are excited to be part of this effort and committed to provide the care for our patients that they deserve.
“
New Cancer Center Director
– Samuel Braden, MD Lincoln Radiology Group
Join the cause — be a part of advancing cancer care in our community. Call the Bryan Foundation at 402-481-8605 or visit bryanhealth.org/join-the-cause for information on giving and naming opportunities.
Navigating Cancer Care Bryan Cancer Program has specially trained nurses and social workers to help patients and their caregivers through each step of cancer treatment. These cancer care experts relieve some of the stress and uncertainty for patients while helping them navigate the best course of action.
Oncology Nurse Navigators:
Oncology Social Workers:
• Provide information for patients to make informed decisions about their cancer care • Help explain treatment options specific to their diagnosis and stage of cancer • Coordinate appointments, tests and referrals to other services • Communicate with providers about treatment plan and follow-up • Identify potential barriers to care and provide resources to help overcome them • Provide emotional support to patient and family • Serve as point of contact throughout cancer care
• Help patients understand and cope with diagnosis and treatment • Offer supportive counseling to patients and their families • Provide information on financial assistance • Answer questions about social security, disability, insurance and advance directives • Help arrange transportation to and from medical appointments
This is a free service offered today that will continue at April Sampson Cancer Center.
Bryan Cancer Program • 402-481-7900 • bryanhealth.org/cancer
Opening late 2023
Danielle Henricksen joins the April Sampson Cancer Center as director. She’s been a part of Bryan Medical Center since 2003, where she has served as radiology manager, interim director of radiology and most recently, director of patient access.
Construction is under way
Danielle earned her bachelor’s degree in radiologic technologies from Adventist University and her Danielle Henricksen, master’s in business administration MBA, CRA from Nebraska Wesleyan.
April Sampson Cancer Center
MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
INFUSION
Your community resource for comprehensive cancer care
Bryan Health and Cancer Partners of Nebraska are collaborating to build a 140,000-square-foot comprehensive community cancer center in south Lincoln, slated to open late 2023.
APPEARANCE CENTER MAIN LEVEL
Danielle’s radiologic background and knowledge of the health care revenue cycle coupled with her experience in leadership and patient access make her a natural fit to lead the Cancer Center.
LOWER LEVEL
Patients will receive centralized cancer care under RADIATION ONCOLOGY one roof at the April Sampson Cancer Center. Our partnership brings together cancer experts, the latest technology, and innovative treatment options to advance cancer care in our community. The natural, comfortable environment of the new cancer center is designed to foster healing for both patients and their loved ones, all while giving them peace of mind they’re getting the highest quality, protocol-driven care available.
MULTIDISCIPLINARY CLINICS
IMAGING AND MAMMOGRAPHY PHYSICAL THERAPY
Scan to watch the latest drone video:
The new cancer center will provide: • Medical, radiation and gynecologic oncology • Multidisciplinary services • Rehabilitation and therapy gym • Radiology and imaging services • Breast prostheses, wig fitting and spa services • Behavioral and spiritual counseling • Nutrition support • Survivorship care • Palliative care
Bryan Cancer Program team members tour the April Sampson Cancer Center construction site Cancer Center Director Danielle Henricksen (back center) pictured with (left to right) Clinical Manager Sara Linder-Hittle and Oncology Nurse Navigators Janice Ayres, Jill Geschke, Ryleigh Burns and Carrie Waltemath. Bryan Cancer Program • 402-481-7900 • bryanhealth.org/cancer
She’s a certified radiology administrator (CRA) and was a Leadership Lincoln fellow in 2019-2020. She’s a member of the National Association for Healthcare Access Management (NAHAM), the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and various state and national radiology organizations.
Originally from Norfolk, Nebraska, Danielle and her husband, Collin, have three daughters, ages 6, 4 and 2. They enjoy spending time with family & friends and are avid Nebraska Husker and Kansas City Chiefs fans. Danielle can be reached at 402-481-8278 or danielle.henricksen@bryanhealth.org
Donor Corner April Sampson Cancer Center is grateful for generous donors in our community, such as: Lincoln Radiology Group, PC, doctors are helping fund the multidisciplinary conference room in the April Sampson Cancer Center. The conference room will provide a space where specialists can meet with patients at one appointment in one location. Radiologists play an essential role on these teams of specialists. They interpret images provided from mammography, MRI, ultrasound, CT scans, PET imaging, X-rays and nuclear medicine. Their insights help medical teams determine a best course of action.
“
Working closely with other members of the treatment team is essential to ensure that cancer patients in our community receive the best care available. We are excited to be part of this effort and committed to provide the care for our patients that they deserve.
“
New Cancer Center Director
– Samuel Braden, MD Lincoln Radiology Group
Join the cause — be a part of advancing cancer care in our community. Call the Bryan Foundation at 402-481-8605 or visit bryanhealth.org/join-the-cause for information on giving and naming opportunities.
Navigating Cancer Care Bryan Cancer Program has specially trained nurses and social workers to help patients and their caregivers through each step of cancer treatment. These cancer care experts relieve some of the stress and uncertainty for patients while helping them navigate the best course of action.
Oncology Nurse Navigators:
Oncology Social Workers:
• Provide information for patients to make informed decisions about their cancer care • Help explain treatment options specific to their diagnosis and stage of cancer • Coordinate appointments, tests and referrals to other services • Communicate with providers about treatment plan and follow-up • Identify potential barriers to care and provide resources to help overcome them • Provide emotional support to patient and family • Serve as point of contact throughout cancer care
• Help patients understand and cope with diagnosis and treatment • Offer supportive counseling to patients and their families • Provide information on financial assistance • Answer questions about social security, disability, insurance and advance directives • Help arrange transportation to and from medical appointments
This is a free service offered today that will continue at April Sampson Cancer Center.
Bryan Cancer Program • 402-481-7900 • bryanhealth.org/cancer
Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage
PAID Bryan Cancer Program 1600 S. 48th St. Lincoln, NE 68506-1299
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2023
ISSUE 1
Address Service Requested
More Possibilities, Less Risk with Latest Lung Nodule Biopsy Method
Cancer News will keep you up-to-date on comprehensive cancer services available now and in the future. April Sampson Cancer Center will open late in 2023.
New Faces in Cancer Care Jacqueline Kelly, MD
Radiation Oncology Cancer Partners of Nebraska • • • • •
NEWS
Permit No. 267 Lincoln, NE
Bachelor’s degree – Harvard University Master of science degree – University of Oxford Medical degree – Boston University School of Medicine Internship – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Radiation oncology residency – Yale New Haven Hospital
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 provide information and answer questions. An oncology nurse navigator and other health professionals provide additional support • Treatment plan – 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.
Keli Kolegraff, MD
Aesthetic Surgery Lincoln Asthetic Surgical Institute • Medical degree – Emory University School of Medicine • Plastic surgery residency – Johns Hopkins School of Medicine • Microvascular & aesthetic surgery fellowship – Mercy Medical Center
Survivorship Care Survivorship Care is now available for patients who’ve completed their curative cancer treatment. A nurse practitioner connects patients with resources including: • Treatment summary • Surveillance plan • Healthy lifestyle education • Side effect management • Behavioral health • Social work Now offered at Bryan Medical Plaza East Campus Specialty Clinic. Will continue at April Sampson Cancer Center. To schedule an appointment, call the Bryan Cancer Program line at 402-481-7900.
Bryan Cancer Program • 402-481-7900 • bryanhealth.org/cancer
As we work to fight lung cancer, the deadliest type in Nebraska, Bryan Health is using the latest lung nodule biopsy technology to ensure faster, safer diagnosis and staging. Electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy, or robotic bronchoscopy, is an innovative tool to help diagnose hard-toreach, peripheral lung nodules. While the patient is under anesthesia, the equipment’s navigation system uses a CT scan to create a road map of the lungs, then “drives” a lighted tube far into the lung via patient airways. After reaching the nodule, the physician is able to obtain tissue samples for pathology. All this comes with lower risk of complications than a traditional bronchoscopy or needle biopsy.
“This device is the most significant advancement in bronchoscopy we’ve had in quite some time.” Ryan Martin, MD Nebraska Pulmonary Specialties Pulmonary Division Chair, Bryan Medical Center
Bryan began using this minimally invasive lung biopsy platform early in 2022, and has performed more than 70 biopsies to date. In July, the Cios Spin® was added for even greater accuracy. Bryan is the only Nebraska hospital with this mobile 3D C-arm technology. In addition to better reach and fewer complications, this method allows for sampling more than one nodule and any involved lymph nodes at one time, which was not previously possible. This allows the physician and pathologist — often in the room during the procedure — to determine the stage and spread of the cancer. “This is a tremendous benefit,” said Ryan Martin, MD, Nebraska Pulmonary Specialties. “During one procedure, we can potentially diagnose lung cancer for one or more lesions and do pathologic staging at the same time.” Learn more about robotic bronchoscopy and lung cancer screening on the Bryan Health Podcast with Dr. Martin. Visit: bryanhealth.org/lung-cancer or scan the QR code.
Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines Updated screening guidelines are now in place. These new guidelines nearly double the number of people eligible for screening. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in Nebraska and the U.S., so early detection is key. Those recommended for a low-dose CT scan meet all the following criteria: • People 50-80 years of age • Currently smoke or have quit within the last 15 years • 20 or higher pack-year history (e.g., 2 packs a day for 10 years or 1 pack a day for 20 years) Medicare and other insurance companies cover low-dose CT scan screenings. Refer a patient through the Bryan Scheduling Center. Call: 402-481-5121 Fax: 402-481-5177
DID YOU KNOW?
The April Sampson Cancer Center: • Accredited by the Commission on Cancer • Accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) Our collaboration with Cancer Partners of Nebraska, provides: • Clinical trial access through the National Cancer Institute network • MD Anderson Cancer Center research affiliation • Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) certification • Radiation Oncology ACR accreditation • Pharmacy Accreditation – Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
Bryan Cancer Program • 402-481-7900 • bryanhealth.org/cancer