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It’s not rare for people to find things on Facebook. A great deal on Marketplace, maybe a new restaurant or an old friend. North Dakota resident Cortney found something incredibly valuable: the Nebraska Medicine doctor who would guide her through a frightening diagnosis. Cortney turned to Facebook after a routine surgery uncovered she had peritoneal mesothelioma, a rare cancer in the lining of her abdominal cavity and surface of her intestines. Through a support group, she learned about Dr. Jason Foster, Nebraska Medicine surgical oncologist, and within hours she was connected to the team at the Fred & Pamela Cancer Center and scheduled for a consultation the next week. “My experience with Dr. Foster and his team has been very positive,” Cortney says. “I honestly can’t think of a negative experience.” Cortney’s treatment plan involved intraperitoneal hyperthermic chemotherapy (HIPEC), which is also known as hot chemo. Hot chemo involves filling the abdomen with a solution balance salts, chemotherapy administered at temperature of 108°F that kills any cancer cells in the cavity or on the organ surfaces after the bulky tumors are removed. Research has shown that heat combined with chemotherapy amplifies chemo’s effectiveness and adds another mechanism to induce cancer cell death. Cortney is back in North Dakota and recovering well. She offers this advice for others facing a similar diagnosis. “First feel all the emotions you need to feel, it’s scary finding out you have cancer. Stay off the internet! Pray, give it all to God and ask him to guide your through your journey. Rally the troopers, you will need a support system and a shoulder to cry on.” And reflecting on the connection she made through Facebook, Cortney adds, “Lastly, get to Dr. Foster and Nebraska Medicine. This is the best care you can get.”

At Nebraska Medicine, we love the color red. 🔴 Nebraska Medicine and UNMC are proud to be the official health care partners of Husker Athletics, and these colleagues from the Cancer Clinic at the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer center are letting their pride show! Go Big Red! 🌽

At Nebraska Medicine, extraordinary care is often all in the family! Three relatives, all graduates of Metropolitan Community College, are proudly serving in the Respiratory Care Department, bringing both skill and heart to their work. Isaac Snyder and Ashley Snyder are joined by their cousin, Sasha Stewart, as a trio of respiratory therapists! They have all worked together for the past two years, but now Sasha will be beginning a new chapter of her life, getting married and moving to Arizona. Together, Isaac, Ashley, and Sasha have brought not only clinical excellence but also a unique family dynamic to the Respiratory Care Department—one marked by dedication, support, and shared purpose. Turning family ties into teamwork!

This group of superheroes was both Marvel-ous and DC-lightful! 💥 Check out the very special visitors and villains who recently took time to stop by the rooms of our pediatric patients. They are all part of Just-Us League of Kansas City. Every year they make a special trip to Nebraska Medical Center to sign autographs, hand out coloring pages and trading cards, and most importantly to bring big smiles to our patients and their families. It's pretty fun for the staff, too! Thank you, Just-us League!

This group of superheroes was both Marvel-ous and DC-lightful! 💥 Check out the very special visitors and villains who recently took time to stop by the rooms of our pediatric patients. They are all part of Just-Us League of Kansas City. Every year they make a special trip to Nebraska Medical Center to sign autographs, hand out coloring pages and trading cards, and most importantly to bring big smiles to our patients and their families. It's pretty fun for the staff, too! Thank you, Just-us League!

🧬 Want to know your genetic risk for cancer and other serious conditions? Now you can find out—without even leaving home. It's easier than ever to participate in Nebraska's largest health research study. By joining, you’ll help advance medical research and gain valuable insights into your own health. Read this article to learn more.

Are you looking to jumpstart your health care career? The Heart Monitoring Unit Internship is a paid, on-the-job training opportunity within the Non-Invasive Cardiology department. Work as an EKG Technician while you train to become a Non-Invasive Cardiology Technologist. Watch this video to learn more about this role and apply at https://bit.ly/3Jr67gj.

“I Can See You.” 👀 –Taylor Swift, probably, after receiving LASIK surgery. You may have heard about the singer’s Love Story with perfect vision after her internet-breaking appearance on the New Heights podcast with Travis and Jason Kelce. The expert surgeons at Truhlsen Eye Institute have a Blank Space 🗓️ on their calendar to see you for a screening. Are You Ready For It? Don’t wait even a Fortnight ⏳, call 402.559.2020 and Speak Now to set up an appointment. You could be on your way to the vision of your Wildest Dreams! ✨

Campus security officer Charles Legon has been waiting for a kidney transplant for eight years. WOWT reporter John Chapman — a transplant recipient himself — is trying to help Charles find a match. Learn more: https://bit.ly/47Gjl2y