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
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
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
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
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
Methodist Meaning of Care Award – Lora Salvo of Oncology Associates
Lora Salvo RN is an one of the outstanding nurses at Oncology Associates who helps to make a difference in our patients... Learn More
Turning Cancer Into Something Positive The Flamingos for Hope
Over 9 1/2 years ago, Cheryl Stevens was diagnosed with stage2 triple negative breast cancer. When she first learned of her diagnosis,... 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
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
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
About Opdivo the Immunotherapy Cancer Treatment
Developed by Bristol-Myers Squipp, Opdivo (nivolumab) is an FDA approved immunotherapy cancer drug treatment that is showing great promise for treating various... Learn More
Chemo Rock
See what happens when a group of patients take on ‘cancer’ together. Learn more about the video at www.oacancer.com/chemorock
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
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
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
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
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
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
Stage 4 Throat Cancer Survivor Story – A Perfect Swish!
Throat cancer survivor Mike Hatfield talks about his journey with stage four laryngeal cancer. Diagnosed with larynx cancer, the one-time Omaha front... 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
Faith is Tougher than Cancer
Tow truck driver by day, cancer survivor Faith is truly tougher than cancer. She has survived breast cancer, ovarian cancer and cervical... 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
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
How Does Targeted Cancer Therapy Work?
As more targeted therapy drugs are approved by the FDA for the cancer treatment of specific types of cancers, targeted therapy may... Learn More
Stephen Lemon MD Cools off For ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Omaha oncologist Stephen Lemon MD accepts the challenge and cools off for a good cause – the ALS #icebucket challenge. Amyotrophic lateral... Learn More
Friendships Are Born in the Chemo Room | Oncology Associates
Cancer survivors and patients talk about the friendships and encouragement they’ve made in the chemotherapy room during cancer treatment. The people in... Learn More
Rollin to Colon – Cancer Awareness Bike Ride
The Rollin to Colon is an annual bike ride to Colon, Nebraska to help support colon cancer awareness. Oncologist Stephen Lemon MD... Learn More
Breast Cancer Surgery Options – A Personal Choice
If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, making the decision between a mastectomy versus a lumpectomy can be difficult. These patients discuss... Learn More
Chemo Brain Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Chemo brain refers to a mental cloudiness cancer patients may experience as a side effect during and after their chemotherapy treatment. Visit... Learn More
Cancer Hair Loss Tips – Bald is Beautiful
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-video-center/medical-minutes/... 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
Kadcyla ( T-DM1 ) an Amazing New Breast Cancer Drug
Kadcyla (T-DM1) is a FDA approved breast cancer drug that targets cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone. Visit http://oacancer.com/kadcyla_t-dm1/ for more... Learn More
Cancer is More Than a Word
What is cancer? For survivors, patients, caretakers, friends and family, the cancer journey often brings different experiences and feelings. Watch more videos... Learn More
Colon Cancer Treatment and the Power of Support
Colon cancer patient Kay Gilfert tells her story of surviving cancer. She discusses her initial fear of chemotherapy treatments and how the... Learn More
How to Get Through Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Over 200,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer every year. Dr. Stephen Lemon of Oncology Associates discusses... Learn More
Chemotherapy Side Effects
Oncologist Stephen Lemon MD discusses various side effects of chemotherapy during cancer treatment. Visit http://www.oacancer.com/chemotherapy-side-effects/ to learn more about chemotherapy side effects.... Learn More
How a Portacath is used for Chemotherapy Treatment
Oncologist Dr. Stephen Lemon from Oncology Associates in Omaha, Nebraska explains how a port-a-cath is used for cancer treatment during chemotherapy. Visit... Learn More
Meet Oncologist Dr. Elisa Bomgaars from Oncology Associates in Omaha
Dr. Elisa Bomgaars discusses her philosophy for personalized cancer treatment and caring for her cancer patients at Oncology Associates in Omaha, Nebraska.... Learn More
Oncologist Stephen Lemon of Oncology Associates in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha cancer specialist Dr. Stephen Lemon discusses the cancer care he provides for cancer patients at Oncology Associates.Learn more about Dr. Lemon... Learn More
What is Cancer to You?
Cancer affects everyone. It’s now a common disease, but our experiences with it are often unique. What is cancer to you? Learn... Learn More