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How Much Do You Know About Colon Cancer?

More people are surviving colon cancer than ever before. Colonoscopy screenings are key to improved prevention and survival rates. Take this quiz to find out how much you know about colon cancer. 


 

Is Bioidentical Testosterone Replacement Therapy Better?

With all of the buzz going around about testosterone replacement therapy, you may be wondering: Do I need testosterone replacement therapy? Is bioidentical testosterone replacement therapy safer and more natural than the traditional form? What are the risks involved? Chris Deibert, MD, a urologist and men's health specialist at Nebraska Medicine, answers these questions and more.


 

Cancer Center Brings Hope to Breast Cancer Survivor and Blogger

Since her diagnosis of breast cancer in September, Ashli Brehm, a young mother of three boys, has faced her disease and ongoing treatment with courage and humor. Brehm recently toured the Fred & Pamela Buffett Center construction site and shares her experience. Read Brehm's blog.


 

If You are Between 51 and 71 Years Old, You Should Be Screened for Hepatitis C

About 3 million adults in the U.S. are infected with the hepatitis C virus, but as many as three in four people don't know it because the symptoms can be fairly vague. The longer you have hepatitis C, the more damage it can do to the liver, eventually causing liver failure or liver cancer.  People born between 1945 and 1965 are five times more likely to have hepatitis C, but may not remember the incident that exposed them to the virus. Don't take a chance. Click here to learn more about hepatitis C and new drugs that are curing thousands of Americans. 


 

Free Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Screening

More than 100,000 Americans will develop head and neck cancer this year. Use one of these free opportunities to meet with a physician, identify your risk factors and obtain information on preventive measures. Appointments for screenings are limited. Registration is required.

Tuesday, April 12, 3 to 6 p.m.
Nebraska Medicine- Nebraska Medical Center, 42nd and Emile Streets
Call 800-922-0000 to schedule an appointment.

Thursday, April 14, 4 to 6 p.m.
Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center
8303 Dodge St
Call 402-354-5850 to schedule an appointment.


 

Free Diabetes and Financial Wellness Seminar

Join us for a free one-hour financial educational seminar for individuals living with diabetes and their families. Blaine Hellman, with Thrivent Financial, will discuss how to manage the financial challenges of living with diabetes.

 


Wednesday, March 30, 5 to 6 p.m.
Nebraska Medicine--Diabetes Center
To register or for more information, call 402-552-3936.


 

9 Genius Ways to Use Fruit

With summer just around the corner, fresh fruit will begin filling the grocery shelves in more abundance. Check out these fresh ideas to make fruit even more fun and enjoyable!


 

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