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Cancer
Holistic, Breakthrough Cancer Care
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The Saint Elizabeth Cancer Institute in Lincoln, NE is proud to have earned approval
from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons, a designation
recognizing their outstanding care and dedication to patients and the community.
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Nurse Navigator
The Saint Elizabeth Cancer Institute also offers personalized assitance for cancer
patients and their familes with their Nurse Navigator who helps you "navigate"
through the many challenges, including helping to:
ease the burden on patients and families
collaborate with all members of your medical team
work closely with physicians to help patients understand their diagnosis and available treatment options
watch closely for any problems that may arise over the course of treatment and recovery
act as clinicians, care coordinators, educators, and counselors for patients and families
improve patient outcomes through education, support, and monitoring
coordinate care with other healthcare providers such as pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, case managers, and counselors
help the patient and family connect with existing community resources
ease the burden on patients and families
collaborate with all members of your medical team
work closely with physicians to help patients understand their diagnosis and available treatment options
watch closely for any problems that may arise over the course of treatment and recovery
act as clinicians, care coordinators, educators, and counselors for patients and families
improve patient outcomes through education, support, and monitoring
coordinate care with other healthcare providers such as pharmacists, dietitians, social workers, case managers, and counselors
help the patient and family connect with existing community resources
NEW Genetic Counsellor
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Saint Elizabeth now has a full-time certified genetic counselor. Teresa Castellano,
MS, CGC, has an office with the Saint Elizabeth Cancer Institute team. Be sure
to look for dates and times of a public presentation by her that you can attend. |
Her focus will be identifying that 10 percent of our population with a family
history of cancer who may well have an identifiable gene mutation. She hopes to
provide those in that category with a personalized risk assessment, the latest
accurate information, answer their many questions and if appropriate, full details
as to how to set up a genetic testing.
CyberKnife - 5 or fewer radiation treatments
One iincredible cancer tool available only at Ssaint Elizabeth is the state's
only CyberKnife. It is not really a knife at all but a means of delivering intense
radiation in typically fewer than FIVE treatments rather than the 35-40 treatments
required with conventional radiation. The CyberKnife also adjusts in real-time
for tumor movements such as happens when a patient breaths or moves while receiving
treatment. It is also incredibly accurate to sub-millimeter levels. (25 millimetrs=1inch)
Dr. Dina Howell-Burke, radiaiton oncologist and director of the Saint Elizabeth
radiation therapy center, has a clever way to illustrate the accuracy.
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She compares conventional radiation treatment to targeting a strike zone to
hit the tumor with radiation. Other area equipment can get closer and can hit
the ball, but the CyberKnife is exceptional, with sub-millimeter accuracy, and
can hit the stitching on the baseball!
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Learn more about:
RESEARCH Studies
uThe phenomenal linear accelerator,
uWhat to expect during radiation therapy
RESEARCH Studies
n Did you know that more people in the Lincoln area take part in research studies for cancer and other diseases than the national average?
n Did you know that Saint Elizabeth is part of a program with the National Cancer Institute to include more people in cancer research studies, reaching out to those who live in communities---rather than only people living in major metropolitan areas?
Cancer Resource Center
Saint Elizabeth offers cancer patients access to national clinical trials and cancer prevention studies through The Cancer Resource Center, a community organization in Lincoln that assists cancer patients and their loved ones. This gives patients access to the latest advances in cancer treatment without having to travel to distant centers. For more information on studies and trials, please call 402-483-2827 Click here to learn more about the Cancer Resource Center.
Saint Elizabeth offers cancer patients access to national clinical trials and cancer prevention studies through The Cancer Resource Center, a community organization in Lincoln that assists cancer patients and their loved ones. This gives patients access to the latest advances in cancer treatment without having to travel to distant centers. For more information on studies and trials, please call 402-483-2827 Click here to learn more about the Cancer Resource Center.
Click here for a Clinical Trial Brochure
Saint Elizabeth Cancer Services:
Breast Cancer support
Cancer Registry
Cancer Outreach
Home Care
Hospice pastoral care
Infusion Oncology services
Mammography Diagnostics
Pain management
Palliative Care
Pharmacy
Radiation Oncology
Social Services
Surgical Oncology
For more information, call 402.219.7000.
Click here for some helpful cancer websites you might want to explore futher.