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Patient Stories New surgery reduces breast cancer survivor's arm lymphedema

'I was able to put my wedding ring on': New surgery reduces breast cancer survivor's arm lymphedema
In this video, breast cancer survivor Pam Schaffart shares how she can finally wear her wedding ring after over a decade of suffering extreme swelling caused by lymphedema.
Questions and Answers Pregnant woman on computer

You asked, we answered: Can you get nipple thrush while you're still pregnant?
White spots on the nipples and the surrounding area during pregnancy may be caused by normal hormone changes, blocked pores and ducts or infections.
Conditions and Services Dry scooping

Is dry scooping dangerous? Get the facts
Beware of TikTok of trends. A young woman experienced a heart attack after “dry scooping.” Cardiologist John Higgins, MD, describes what large amounts of caffeine do to the heart and red flags to look for if you do dry scoop.
Patient Stories A homeschooling mom in western Nebraska is forever grateful for her extraordinary care.

'I felt rescued': Faith sustains rural Nebraskan who needed breast reconstruction surgery fast
About a month after a routine mammogram, Tammy Harders felt a lump in her breast. Despite getting the all clear just a few weeks ago, the 44-year-old wife and mother of three remembers thinking, “This one is different.”
Conditions and Services Man checking his pulse

Myocarditis after vaccination: what to watch for
Many COVID-19 patients have heart issues. That’s not new or surprising. Lately, there have been rare cases of heart inflammation after vaccination. See what we know and what symptoms to look for.
Questions and Answers Blood pressure cuff

You asked, we answered: Can COVID-19 vaccines increase my blood pressure?
Is high blood pressure a side effect of the COVID-19 vaccines?
Conditions and Services Doctor listening to man's heart

Post-COVID syndrome: How's your heart?
As a cardiovascular physician, I’ve seen patients who have heart failure and heart rhythm problems due to COVID-19.
Conditions and Services Carole Goodlett, seen here with husband Bill

Heart care from home
Learn more about a device that’s allowing our Heart and Vascular team monitor patients from home, improving their quality of life.
Patient Stories Brandi, daughter Bailey, son Gatlin, and husband Justin

Patient receives cancer care that's above and beyond
For most of her adult life, the fear of cancer was always in the back of Brandi Dittmar’s mind. She had good reason.
Patient Stories Breast cancer survivor Tonya McIlnary's children: Maren, Britt, Grayson and Parker.

Signs of gratitude: creative thank you from patient's family
Thank you! Dr. Silva
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