The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society invites cancer patients, family members and care partners to a free presentation on Thursday, April 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (CDT) at Walnut Grove Retirement Community, 4901 S. 153rd St.
“Getting the Best Cancer Care at Age 55 and Older,” will be presented by Katherine Byar, a nurse practitioner on the oncology/hematology team at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She will talk about treatment decisions, being a partner in cancer care, communicating with the health care team, emotional aspects and support.
UNMC, and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, are home to one of the most successful cancer centers in the world, known particularly for its expertise in treatment of leukemias and lymphomas. The cancer team also has led and participated in research that has resulted in better cancer treatments and improved patient care around the world.
Pre-registration for the free program is required. Contact Tonya Schroeder at (402) 344-2242 or (888) 847-4974 or e-mail tonya.schroeder@lls.org. Complementary lunch will be provided at no cost with pre-registration. Continuing education credit for registered nurses and social work will be awarded.
The Nebraska Chapter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society serves patients throughout Nebraska and western Iowa who are touched by leukemia, Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The society’s mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, the Society has invested more than $550.8 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers.
UNMC is the only public health science center in the state. Its educational programs are responsible for training more health professionals practicing in Nebraska than any other institution. Through their commitment to education, research, patient care and outreach, UNMC and its hospital partner, The Nebraska Medical Center, have established themselves as one of the country’s leading centers in cancer, transplantation biology, bioterrorism preparedness, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, genetics, biomedical technology and ophthalmology. UNMC’s research funding from external sources now exceeds $82 million annually and has resulted in the creation of more than 2,400 highly skilled jobs in the state. UNMC’s physician practice group, UNMC Physicians, includes 513 physicians in 50 specialties and subspecialties who practice primarily in The Nebraska Medical Center. For more information, go to UNMC’s Web site at www.unmc.edu.