The Nebraska Medical Center Support and Educational Programs for People with Cancer

Cancer Survivorship Group

• An educational/support group concerned with survivorship issues for people with a cancer history, their family, friends, or health care professionals. Education presented by health care/community speakers.
• Meets:
  • First Tuesday of each month
  • 5 to 5:30 p.m., light dinner/social time
  • 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., speaker and presentation
  • Private Dining Room, 3rd Floor of University Hospital (next to the cafeteria)
• Call the Social Work Department at 559-4420 to register or be placed on the mailing list.

Breast Cancer Education Series

• A 6-month educational series focused on the needs of those who have breast cancer or have been treated for breast cancer and concerned family and friends.
• Call the Social Work Department at 559-4420 to register or be placed on the mailing list.

Brain Tumor Support Group

• An educational group focused on the needs of those who are affected by a brain tumor and their family members.
• Meets:
  • Bi-monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of the month
  • 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Call the Social Work Department at 559-4420 for more details or to be placed on the mailing list.

Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancers (SPOHNC)

• Omaha Chapter of national self-help support group for patients with oral and head and neck cancers. Spouses, family, and friends are also welcome.
• Call the Social Work Department at 559-4420 for location, time and other information.

Look Good, Feel Better

• Provides assistance for make-up and wigs/scarves.
• Meets:
  • First Monday of each month, 6 p.m., The Nebraska Medical Center (main campus) and
  • First Wednesday on alternating months, 2 p.m., Cancer Center near Village Pointe in West Omaha.
• Pre-registration is needed and can be done by contacting the Volunteer Department at 559-4197.

Opportunities for People Experiencing Blood & Marrow Stem Cell Transplants (BMSCT)

• Introduction to BMSCT provides information on the transplant process for patients and their support system. Contact Jeanine at 559-7240 or Michelle at 559-6406.
• Catheter and General Care Classes are taught by Sue Wardian, RN, MSN. Call 559-8019 to register.
• BMSCT Luncheon is for BMSCT or high dose treatment leukemia patients, as well as caregivers/families. Contact 559-4420 for more information.

Community Colorectal Cancer Support Group

• Monthly support group for individuals with colon & rectal cancer and their families.
• Meets:
  • Third Thursday of each month
  • 5:30 to 7 p.m.
  • At American Cancer Society (9850 Nicholas Street in Omaha)
• Call the American Cancer Society at 393-5800 for more information or to be placed on the mailing list.

Community Caregiver Support Group

• Group specifically for those caring for a family member or loved one with cancer.
• Meets:
  • Second Wednesday every other month
  • 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • At American Cancer Society (9850 Nicholas Street in Omaha)
• Call the American Cancer Society at 393-5800 for more information or to be placed on the mailing list.

Other Useful Links

American Cancer Society
Blood and Marrow Transplant Newsletter
Breast Cancer Network
Cancer Care, Inc. (Sponsored by a grant from Pfizer)
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
National Marrow Donor Program
Cord Blood Registry
OncoLink (The University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Resource) National Bone Marrow Transplant Link

The Nebraska Medical Center Survivorship Program

A Survivorship Program at The Nebraska Medical Center are available to patients as point of transitional care before the patient returns to their primary care doctor. Introduction to this program is made following the completion of cancer care at The Nebraska Medical Center. During participation in this program the survivor is offered a multi-disciplinary clinic where social workers, physical therapists, RN case managers and nutritionists develop a "survivorship care plan" based on the survivor's special medical, physical and nutritional needs. Read more

For Physician Referrals or more information on cancer support groups and survivor programs, call 1-800-922-0000.