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More Possibilities, Less Risk with Latest Lung Nodule Biopsy Method
Cancer News will keep you up-to-date on comprehensive cancer services available now and in the future. April Sampson Cancer Center will open late in 2023.
New Faces in Cancer Care Jacqueline Kelly, MD
Radiation Oncology Cancer Partners of Nebraska • • • • •
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Bachelor’s degree – Harvard University Master of science degree – University of Oxford Medical degree – Boston University School of Medicine Internship – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Radiation oncology residency – Yale New Haven Hospital
Bryan Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic A breast cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. Ease your patients’ stress with a referral to the Bryan Breast Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic. • One appointment - A breast cancer surgeon, medical oncologist and radiation oncologist will review test results in one convenient visit • Personal attention - Each specialist will provide information and answer questions. An oncology nurse navigator and other health professionals provide additional support • Treatment plan – Patient receives a personalized treatment plan at the end of the appointment Clinic is available now and will continue at new cancer center. To refer a patient, call 402-481-7900.
Keli Kolegraff, MD
Aesthetic Surgery Lincoln Asthetic Surgical Institute • Medical degree – Emory University School of Medicine • Plastic surgery residency – Johns Hopkins School of Medicine • Microvascular & aesthetic surgery fellowship – Mercy Medical Center
Survivorship Care Survivorship Care is now available for patients who’ve completed their curative cancer treatment. A nurse practitioner connects patients with resources including: • Treatment summary • Surveillance plan • Healthy lifestyle education • Side effect management • Behavioral health • Social work Now offered at Bryan Medical Plaza East Campus Specialty Clinic. Will continue at April Sampson Cancer Center. To schedule an appointment, call the Bryan Cancer Program line at 402-481-7900.
Bryan Cancer Program • 402-481-7900 • bryanhealth.org/cancer
As we work to fight lung cancer, the deadliest type in Nebraska, Bryan Health is using the latest lung nodule biopsy technology to ensure faster, safer diagnosis and staging. Electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy, or robotic bronchoscopy, is an innovative tool to help diagnose hard-toreach, peripheral lung nodules. While the patient is under anesthesia, the equipment’s navigation system uses a CT scan to create a road map of the lungs, then “drives” a lighted tube far into the lung via patient airways. After reaching the nodule, the physician is able to obtain tissue samples for pathology. All this comes with lower risk of complications than a traditional bronchoscopy or needle biopsy.
“This device is the most significant advancement in bronchoscopy we’ve had in quite some time.” Ryan Martin, MD Nebraska Pulmonary Specialties Pulmonary Division Chair, Bryan Medical Center
Bryan began using this minimally invasive lung biopsy platform early in 2022, and has performed more than 70 biopsies to date. In July, the Cios Spin® was added for even greater accuracy. Bryan is the only Nebraska hospital with this mobile 3D C-arm technology. In addition to better reach and fewer complications, this method allows for sampling more than one nodule and any involved lymph nodes at one time, which was not previously possible. This allows the physician and pathologist — often in the room during the procedure — to determine the stage and spread of the cancer. “This is a tremendous benefit,” said Ryan Martin, MD, Nebraska Pulmonary Specialties. “During one procedure, we can potentially diagnose lung cancer for one or more lesions and do pathologic staging at the same time.” Learn more about robotic bronchoscopy and lung cancer screening on the Bryan Health Podcast with Dr. Martin. Visit: bryanhealth.org/lung-cancer or scan the QR code.
Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines Updated screening guidelines are now in place. These new guidelines nearly double the number of people eligible for screening. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in Nebraska and the U.S., so early detection is key. Those recommended for a low-dose CT scan meet all the following criteria: • People 50-80 years of age • Currently smoke or have quit within the last 15 years • 20 or higher pack-year history (e.g., 2 packs a day for 10 years or 1 pack a day for 20 years) Medicare and other insurance companies cover low-dose CT scan screenings. Refer a patient through the Bryan Scheduling Center. Call: 402-481-5121 Fax: 402-481-5177
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The April Sampson Cancer Center: • Accredited by the Commission on Cancer • Accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) Our collaboration with Cancer Partners of Nebraska, provides: • Clinical trial access through the National Cancer Institute network • MD Anderson Cancer Center research affiliation • Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) certification • Radiation Oncology ACR accreditation • Pharmacy Accreditation – Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC)
Bryan Cancer Program • 402-481-7900 • bryanhealth.org/cancer