Using a Port During Your Chemotherapy Treatment
Many patients usually have questions regarding the portacath, or port they will use during their chemotherapy treatment. Medical oncologist Dr. Stephen Lemon... Learn More
How Opdivo Cancer Treatment Works (update)
Opdivo (nicolumab) is an imminotherapy cancer treatment that stimulates the patient’s immune system to fight their cancer. This treatment is currently approved... Learn More
What is Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment & How Does it Work?
As a cancer treatment, immunotherapy uses the patient’s immune system to help treat their cancer. By producing proteins, cancer often avoids detection... Learn More
Will Immunotherapy Work for You?
While immunotherapy is a more recent cancer treatment, where the patient’s immune system is stimulated to fight their cancer, this treatment works... Learn More
How Keytruda Cancer Treatment Works (update)
Here is an update on how Keytruda (pembrolizumab) works as an immunotherapy cancer treatment. In this video, oncologist Dr. Stephen Lemon explains... Learn More
#TeamOverlake – It Takes a Team!
Some members of #TeamOverlake share what it’s like to be a part of the Overlake Cancer Center team. Learn more about Overlake... Learn More
Living and Thriving with Stage4 Cancer
With newer and better cancer treatments, people with stage 4 cancer (metastatic cancer)are now living longer, and better. In fact, many of... Learn More
Caspar Babypants Here Comes the Sun
Visit Caspar’s Website https://www.babypantsmusic.com/ Visit Caspar’s Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCucDn84WRkjXLOlAI_GxplQ
Last Chemo Day for Todd!
A big round of applause for Todd Etzel, who just completed his last #chemo day today for #pancreatic #cancer. Celebrating with him... Learn More
Last Chemo Day for Marti!
Thumbs up for Marti MacPhee! She just completed her #LastChemoDay for stage1 #BreastCancer. Joining the celebration are Dr. Stephen Lemon and some... Learn More
The Lighter Side of Cancer
Cancer is serious, but the journey through it doesn’t need to be. Many cancer survivors have found that laughter can in fact... Learn More
Using a Portacath During Chemotherapy Treatment
In this video, oncologist Dr. Stephen Lemon explains how a portacath is used during chemotherapy for cancer treatment. Visit https://www.lightersideofcancer.com/education/ to watch... Learn More
Side Effects from Chemotherapy Treatment
In this video, medical oncologist Dr. Stephen Lemon talks about some of the more common, as well as less common, side effects... Learn More
Hair Loss Tips from Cancer Survivors
In this video, cancer survivors share their tips and stories on hair loss during their cancer treatments. Their strength and determination truly... Learn More
Last Chemo Day for Leil
Congrats to Leil Morgenroth, who completed her Last #Chemo Day for stage2 #BreastCancer. Joining the celebration are staff from our new #cancer... Learn More
Immunotherapy for Cancer Treatment
This video describes a newer form of cancer treatment called immunotherapy that seeks to boost the patient’s immune system to fight back... Learn More
Getting Through Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Over 252,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed each year. In this video, Dr. Stephen Lemon discusses the diagnosis and... Learn More
Mastectomy vs Lumpectomy – Breast Surgery Options
Following a breast cancer diagnosis, it can be difficult to make the decision on surgery options such as a lumpectomy or a... Learn More
Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy – Which is Your Best Option?
Omaha oncologist Stephen Lemon of Oncology Associates discusses the options of a Lumpectomy vs.a Mastectomy for breast cancer treatment. Visit http://www.oacancer.com/mastectomy-vs-lumpectomy-for-breast-cancer-treatment/ to... Learn More
Living and Thriving with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Since her stage 4 metastatic breast cancer diagnosis over three years ago, DeDra Robb continues to go through her treatment with a... Learn More
Getting through Breast Cancer With Children
Going through breast cancer treatment as a young mom with kids was no easy task. Brea Nelson shares her experience on what... Learn More
Diagnosed with Breast Cancer at a Young Age
Shortly after her 32nd birthday, Stephanie was diagnosed with breast cancer. As a young woman, she talks about going through her cancer... Learn More
Real Men Get Breast Cancer Too – A Cancer Survivor Story
Breast cancer is a disease that affects men too. Breast cancer survivor Rick Gough shares his journey to recovery, which included his... Learn More
About Clinical Trials for Cancer
More and more clinical trials are leading the way for the research and FDA approval of newer types of cancer treatments. In... Learn More
Living and Thriving with Stage Four Ovarian Cancer
Going through treatment for stage four ovarian cancer, Mary Sue David continues to live a full and active life. She isn’t just... Learn More
Experiencing Chemo Brain During Cancer Treatment
Going through chemotherapy treatment, cancer patients may experience various side effects such as chemo brain, which may cause some mental cloudiness, such... Learn More
How Does Targeted Cancer Therapy Work?
Oncologist Stephen Lemon MD describes targeted therapy for cancer treatment and how it compares to standard chemotherapy. Visit http://www.canceris.net/targeted-cancer-therapy-work/ to learn more... Learn More
Living and Thriving with Stage 4 Colon Cancer
Diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer as a young, working mom, Keisha Holloway has taken on a fighter’s determination during her journey... Learn More
Going Through Colon Cancer As a Senior
Diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer when she was 89 years old, Alice Madsen shares her experience of going through cancer treatment... Learn More
HER2 Positive Breast and Stomach Cancer Treatment Herceptin (trastuzumab)
Herceptin (trastuzumab) is an FDA approved targeted therapy to treat certain types of cancer that are are HER2-positive. These are cancers that... Learn More
How Targeted Therapy Avastin (Bevacizumab) Treats Metastatic Cancer
Targeted cancer therapy Avastin (Bevacizumab) is an FDA approved cancer treatment for various types of metastatic cancers, such as colon cancer and... Learn More
How Xgeva (Denosumab) Treats Bone Metastases
Xgeva is an FDA approved targeted therapy used to prevent bone fractures and reduce bone pain for certain types of cancers with... Learn More
New Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment Opdivo (nivolumab)
FDA approved immountherapy Opdivo (nivolumab) is a promising cancer drug treatment for different types of cancers, including melanoma, kidney cancer, lung cancer... Learn More
Chemo Rock – A Party Rock Anthem Parody
A group of cancer patients and oncology staff give cancer a run for the money is this music parody of Party Rock... Learn More
Chemo Shop – A Thrift Shop Parody
In this Thrift Shop parody, cancer survivors and staff join together to rap about getting through cancer treatment and finding a cure... Learn More
Carpool Karaoke – Music and Breast Cancer Awareness
Stage2 male breast cancer survivor Michael Catherwood sings “Wagon Wheel” by Old Crow Medicine Show in this version of carpool karaoke, which... Learn More
My Journey Through Pancreatic Cancer – A Survivor Story
When Bob Etzel was diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, he was told that this cancer would kill him. Even with that... Learn More
My Journey Through Prostate Cancer – A Survivor Story
Ron Bartunek shares his journey through prostate cancer, from a cancer patient to a cancer survivor. He talks about his diagnosis, his... Learn More
My Faith Journey with Breast Cancer
Amy shares her journey with breast cancer. During this journey, she talks about how her faith has helped and how she has... Learn More
Biking Through Lung Cancer
During his treatment for lung cancer, Steve Malcolm discovered a new hobby – bicycling. Steve talks about how biking and staying active... Learn More
How I Fought Back Against Breast Cancer
When Mindy was diagnosed with breast cancer, she decided to look at it as a battle. A battle that she wouldn’t back... Learn More
Making it Through Breast Cancer as a Young Mother
Going through breast cancer treatment can be difficult, especially if for a young mom trying to raise a family. In this video,... Learn More
New Immunotherapy Treatment Darzalex for Multiple Myeloma Cancer1
Darzalex (daratumumab) is a recent FDA approved immunotherapy for the treatment of multiple myeloma cancer. In this video, Dr. Stephen Lemon, a... Learn More
Turning Breast Cancer Into Something Positive
Diagnosed with breast cancer over 10 years ago, Cheryl Stevens never realized how her initial diagnosis with cancer would lead to her... Learn More
My Breast Cancer Diagnosis Was a Shock, But I Got Through It
Breast cancer survivor Mary Kempcke, who is now an oncology nurse, shares her cancer journey, which included her shock of being diagnosed,... Learn More
The Power of Support During My Breast Cancer Journey
Stage breast 4 cancer survivor, Barb Rican shares how the help from her husband, family and friends has helped her along her... Learn More
Diagnosed with Male Breast Cancer
Diagnosed with breast cancer, Mike Catherwood shares what it was like to go through breast cancer treatment as a male.
New Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment Empliciti (Elotuzumab) for Multiple Myeloma
Empliciti (Elotuzumab) is an FDA approved immunotherapy treatment for multiple myeloma cancer. Medical oncologist Dr. Stephen Lemon talks about how this new... Learn More
How Lynparza (olaparib) Treats Ovarian Cancer
FDA approved cancer treatment Lynparz (olaparib) treats various types of advanced ovarian cancers that contain a defective BRCA gene. In this video,... Learn More
Breast Cancer Awareness Meets Carpool Karaoke
Stage2 male breast cancer survivor Michael Catherwood sings Wagon Wheel by Old Crow Medicine Show with oncologist Dr. Stephen Lemon and singer... Learn More
Making it Through Stage 3 Hodgkin Lymphoma
Diagnosed with stage 3b Hodgkin Lymphoma at the age of 31, Steve shares his journey about through cancer as a young man,... Learn More
About Her2 Positive Breast Cancer Drug Perjeta ( Pertuzumab )
Perjeta (pertuzumab) is a breast cancer drug showing promise extending the lives of people with an aggressive type of breast cancer referred... Learn More
Men Get Breast Cancer Too – CancerIS Medical Minute
Men can be diagnosed with male breast cancer. While the chances for men are much lower compared to women, men need to... Learn More
New Targeted Therapy Lung Cancer Drug Gilotrif ( Afatinib )
Gilotrif (Afatinib) is a new FDA approved cancer treatment for non-small cell lung cancer. Gilotrif targets advanced lung cancer, such as metastatic... Learn More
Prostate Cancer Treatment Xofigo Offers Hope
Dr. Stephen Lemon talks about the cancer drug Xofigo ( radium-223 dichloride ) for the treatment of patients with late stage prostate... Learn More
A Big Thank You to All My Patients and Staff
Thank you to all my incredible patients and their families, and to my wonderful staff and colleagues. It was truly an honor... Learn More
Last Chemo for Jeanine!
A big round of applause for Jeanine Coogle, who had her #LastChemoDay today finishing up her #chemo treatment for stage1 #breastcancer. Here... Learn More
Last Chemo Day for Maria!
Congratulations to Maria Hanson who just had her #LastChemoDay today! Maria completed her #chemotherapy for stage2 #BreastCancer. Pictured with Maria is her... Learn More
Empliciti (Elotuzumab) A New Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment for Multiple Myeloma
Empliciti (Elotuzumab) is a promising new FDA approved immunotherapy treatment for multiple myeloma cancer, which is a blood cancer that occurs within... Learn More
Last Chemo Day for Darlene
A round of applause for Darlene Spencer-Eilenstine! Darlene completes her adjuvant #chemotherapy today for stage3 non-small cell #LungCancer “She’s the Boss!” And... Learn More
Carpool Karaoke – Music and the Cancer Journey
Stage4 breast cancer survivor DeDra Robb chose to sing “My Church” by Maren Morris for this carpool karaoke ride along with oncologist... Learn More
Darzalex (Daratumumab) a Promising New Immunotherapy for Multiple Myeloma Cancer
Darzalex (Daratumumab) is a promising new FDA approved immunotherapy for treating multiple myeloma cancer, which is currently the 3rd most commonly diagnosed... Learn More
How Xgeva (Denosumab) Treats Bone Metastases
Xgeva is an FDA approved targeted therapy used to prevent bone fractures and reduce bone pain for certain types of cancers with... Learn More
How Xgeva ( Denosumab ) Treats Bone Metastases
Xgeva (Denosumab) is an FDA approved targeted cancer treatment that is used to help prevent bone fractures and other skeletal conditions that... Learn More
Melonie’s Last Chemo Day
A round of applause for Melonie who completes her last chemo for stage2 breast cancer.
Last Chemo Day for Kathy
Kudos to Kathy McConnell who finished her last chemo today! Kathy wraps up 1 year of adjuvant Herceptin treatment for stage1 HER2-positive... Learn More
Last Chemo Day for Kathy
Kudos to Kathy McConnell who finished her last chemo today! Kathy wraps up 1 year of adjuvant Herceptin treatment for stage1 HER2-positive... Learn More
Rollin to Colon 2016
Rollin to Colon 2016 with Head and Neck cancer survivor Michelle Pierce and Dr. Lemon!
Opdivo (nivolumab) the Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment
Opdivo (nivolumab) is an FDA approved immunotherapy cancer drug treatment that is showing great promise for treating various types of cancer, including... Learn More
Fighting Breast Cancer with Two Fists
Breast cancer survivor Mindy recalls how her mother’s fight against cancer helped inspire her own battle with cancer. Mindy shares her cancer... Learn More
Rollin’ to Colon – Colon Cancer Awareness
Starting off at the Rollin’ to Colon bike ride, Oncologist Stephen Lemon of Omaha uses Google Glass to give a bike cam... Learn More
Chemo Shop (A Thrift Shop Parody)
A Thrift Shop parody. Cancer survivors, doctors and staff of Oncology Associates rap about getting through cancer treatment and finding a cure... Learn More
ALS #icebucketchallenge Meets Cancer Awareness
ALS awareness with a cancer awareness twist. Oncologist Stephen Lemon MD takes a cold shower to accept the #icebucketchallenge.
How Cancer Clinical Trials Work
Many new cancer treatments, drugs and cancer research stem from clinical trials, which are research studies to determine the effectiveness of a... Learn More
How Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment Works
Immunotherapy is a newer form of cancer treatment that uses the patient’s immune system to fight cancer. This treatment uses materials created... Learn More
New Cancer Drug Afatinib ( Gilotrif ) Shows Promise for Treating Lung Cancer
Gilotrif (Afatinib) is a new FDA approved cancer treatment for non-small cell lung cancer. Gilotrif targets advanced lung cancer, such as metastatic... Learn More
The Benefits of Ports During Chemotheropy
Portacaths, or ports, are used to deliver intravenous chemotherapy drugs. Using a chemo port is a safe way to deliver the drugs,... Learn More
Bald is Beautiful – Chemo Hair Loss Tips
Cancer survivors share their experiences and tips on hair loss. Their strength and determination truly show that bald is beautiful. Visit http://www.oacancer.com/oncology-vide…... Learn More
How Immunotherapy Treats Cancer
Immunotherapy is a newer form of cancer treatment that uses the patient’s immune system to fight cancer. This treatment uses materials created... Learn More
Diagnosed with Colon Cancer Later in Life
Alice Madsen was 89 years old when she was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Because of her age, she didn’t want... Learn More
How Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment Works
Immunotherapy is a newer form of cancer treatment that uses the patient’s immune system to fight cancer. This treatment uses materials created... Learn More
Chemo Rock – Kicking Cancer to the Curb – A Party Rock Anthem Parody
This is a story about kicking cancer to the curb. In this video, the patients and staff of Oncology Associates band together... Learn More
How Avastin (Bevacizumab) Targeted Therapy Treats Advanced Cancer
Avastin (Bevacizumab) is a targeted cancer therapy for various types of advanced and metastatic cancers, including lung and colon cancer. In this... Learn More
What Started as a Cough Became a Stage 3 Hodgkin Lymphoma Diagnosis
What he thought was a chronic cough attributed to seasonal allergies turned into a stage 3b Hodgkin’s Lymphoma cancer diagnosis. Cancer survivor,... Learn More
Living with Stage IV Ovarian Cancer and Thriving
For Mary Sue David, It’s not just about getting through her treatment for stage IV ovarian cancer; it’s about living her life... Learn More
Herceptin (trastuzumab) for HER2-Positive Breast and Stomach Cancer
Herceptin (trastuzumab) is an approved cancer treatment for breast, stomach and esophagus cancers that are HER2-positive – positive for the Human Epidermal... Learn More
How Targeted Cancer Treatment Imbruvica (Ibrutinib) Works
Imbruvica (Ibrutinib) is a cancer treatment for certain types of blood and lymph node cancers, such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia and mantle... Learn More
How Do Cancer Clinical Trials Work and Should You Participate?
Many new cancer treatments, drugs and cancer research stem from clinical trials, which are research studies to determine the effectiveness of a... Learn More
About Ovarian Cancer Treatment Lynparza
Lynparza (olaparib) is an approved cancer treatment for certain types of advanced ovarian cancers associated with defective BRCA genes. In this new... Learn More
Ibrance an Advanced Breast Cancer Treatment
Ibrance (palbociclib) is a promising new hormone based cancer treatment for advanced breast cancer. This new drug is intended to help patients... Learn More
Flying Home Over Nebraska from the Holdrege Cancer Outreach Clinic
Flying back to Council Bluffs after a day of treating our cancer patients in Holdrege, Nebraska. Dr. Stephen Lemon with some of... Learn More
What is Personalized Cancer Treatment?
Support. Love. Compassion. And skilled, personalized cancer treatment. Having a team that you can rely on to fight your cancer with you... Learn More
Cancer Treatment that Rocks Nebraska – Oncology Associates
Cancer is serious. But the cancer experience can be fun. The nurses and staff at Oncology Associates make cancer fun. And that... Learn More
Real Men Get Breast Cancer – A Survivor Story
Diagnosed with male breast cancer, Rick talks about his journey with a disease he never thought he could get. Going through his... Learn More
Why Cancer is Love – Male Breast Cancer Survivor Rick
For male breast cancer survivor Rick, his journey with cancer wasn’t just about getting through the treatment. He found that cancer brought... Learn More
Male Breast Cancer Survivor Rick Gough
Male breast cancer survivor Rick Gough never thought that a routine visit to his dermatologist would lead to a breast cancer diagnosis... Learn More
Surviving Pancreatic Cancer Against All Odds
Diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, Bob wasn’t given good odds to survive. In fact, one physician told him that his cancer... Learn More
Genetic Testing to Determine Breast Cancer Risk
Breast cancer survivor Stephanie Shephard talks about her reasons for undergoing genetic testing for cancer. It was important to her to determine... Learn More