Information comes at you in many different forms during your treatment. Your physician and SNCC team assist you in understanding all of it but we also know it is important to supply additional online links to trusted sites that can help you feel at ease with the information you are receiving during your treatment. If you have more questions after visiting these recommended sites, please contact us.

The Cancer Research Center (CRC) is a resource for people facing cancer. Affiliated with the Lincoln Medical Education Partnership, CRC provides cancer information, research coordination, and counseling services to Lincoln and the surrounding communities.

The Cancer Research Center is a leader among Community Clinical Oncology Programs (CCOP) in research. The center works closely with cancer patients and local physicians to identify more effective cancer treatments and therapies that produce fewer side effects.

CRC also provides answers to many of the questions that accompany a cancer diagnosis, helping patients and families cope. Support includes:

American Cancer Society’s  (ACS) Heartland Chapter is the local branch of the ACS, serving Lancaster, Seward, Saline and Otoe Counties. The ACS offers resources, information and guidance to patients and families affected by cancer. ACS has developed several programs to ease the impact cancer can have on patients and families; to help them find ways to cope with the stresses which frequently accompany diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of cancer. Local programs include:

• I Can Cope
• Look Good…Feel Better
• Reach to Recovery
• Ostomy Support Group
• Self-Help Cancer Support Group

Please contact the ACS for dates and times for these programs.

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Nebraska Chapter (LLS) is dedicated to fighting blood-related cancers and supporting those affected by lymphoma, leukemia and multiple myeloma. Their mission is to improve the quality of life for patients and families affected by these diseases.

Light the Night walk is the nation’s night to pay tribute and bring hope to people battling cancer. Participants carry illuminated balloons and raise funds for vital lifesaving research and patient services. Our center actively supports this program.

LLS offers the following programs. Contact them to receive more information and to volunteer.

The Trish Greene Back to School Program for Children with Cancer

This school re-entry program helps children, parents and educators manage the transition from illness to daily activities. Materials are available for healthcare, schools, children and parents.

First Connection

The Nebraska Chapter has a peer-to-peer support program for people newly diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma, myeloma and myelodysplastic syndrome.

Family Support Groups

Six support groups for patients and families meet in Omaha, Lincoln, and Elmwood. These include a weekly Blood and Marrow Stem Cell Patient/Family Transplant Luncheon that the society supports, a monthly Myeloma support group, ongoing telephone support groups and Bereavement Education and Support Groups.

Advocacy

Volunteers promote advocacy and encourage funding for cancer research.

Educational Material

Free booklets, flyers and pamphlets are available for blood cancers. Videos and activity books are available for children.

Patient Financial Aid /Co-Pay Assistance

Qualified patients are eligible for funding of up to $500 per patient, per year from the Nebraska Chapter. LLC provides support for certain medications and travel to and from treatment centers. Its Co-Pay Assistance program is coordinated from the LLC Home Office.

Referral

Local information and referral services are available to patients and professionals by calling LLC. The Information Resource Center also provides free information and support at 800.955.4572 .

Volunteer Opportunities

The Nebraska Chapter needs volunteers for many different activities.

The Southeast Nebraska Cancer Foundation offers assistance to cancer patients living in  Boone, Cass, Gage, Jefferson, Johnson, Lancaster, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, Richardson, Saline, Seward or York counties in Nebraska. Financial assistance is available to cover cancer-related lodging and/or transportation costs to and from treatment or cancer-related doctor appointments.

The Foundation provides assistance to approved patients of all ages who are being treated for any type of cancer at any cancer treatment facility. All recipients must meet the Foundation’s guidelines.

The Southeast Nebraska Cancer Foundation was established in 2006 and is a federally approved 501(c)(3) organization. The Foundation operates with funds received from donations, memorials and fundraisers. All money raised by the Foundation is used in the counties served to benefit cancer patients. The Foundation is not an affiliate of any other cancer organization nor do they receive funds from them.

You may choose to make your gift in honor or memory of a loved one or a friend. An acknowledgement letter will be sent to the family.