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Ask the expert: lung cancer screening
December 6, 2022 — Lung cancer screening KHAS Radio - Ask the ExpertDecember 2022Dr. Mehmet Sitki Copur discusses lung cancer screening and the important role they play… Read More
Ask the expert: cancer patient vulnerabilities
October 31, 2022 — Cancer patient vulnerabilities KHAS Radio - Ask the ExpertNovember 2022Dr. Randy Duckert discusses the vulnerabilities that cancer patients may find themselves… Read More
Ask the expert: leukemia
September 30, 2022 — Leukemia KHAS Radio - Ask the ExpertOctober 2022Dr. Soe Min Tun discusses leukemia and its various types. Read More
Ask the expert: liquid biopsy circulating tumor DNA
September 8, 2022 — Liquid biopsy circulating tumor DNA KHAS Radio - Ask the ExpertSeptember 2022Dr. Mehmet Sitki Copur discusses liquid biopsy circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA);… Read More
MCC represented at NMA meeting
August 25, 2022 — Dr. M. Sitki Copur of the Morrison Cancer Center was among presenters at the Nebraska Medical Association Annual Membership Meeting in Omaha. Dr. Copur’s… Read More
Ask the expert: the state of cancer
August 3, 2022 — The state of cancer KHAS Radio - Ask the ExpertAugust 2022Dr. Randy Duckert discusses how the infection rates and outcomes of cancer have changed over… Read More
Ask the expert: skin cancer
July 6, 2022 — Skin Cancer KHAS Radio - Ask the ExpertJuly 2022Dr. Soe Min Tun discusses the various skin cancers and their causes. Read More
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
May 24, 2022 — Acute Myeloid Leukemia KHAS Radio - Ask the ExpertJune 2022Dr. Mehmet Sitki Copur discusses acute myeloid leukemia. Read More
Radiosurgery - Dr. Randy Duckert
April 8, 2022 — Radiosurgery KHAS Radio - Ask the ExpertApril 2022Dr. Randy Duckert explains the definition of radiosurgery. Read More
Liver Cancer - Dr. Tun
March 7, 2022 — Liver Cancer KHAS Radio - Ask the ExpertFebruary 2022Dr. Soe Min Tun discusses liver cancer. Read More
Prostate Cancer
February 1, 2022 — Prostate Cancer KHAS Radio - Ask the Expert February 2022Dr. Jacqueline Kelly talks about prostate cancer risks. Read More
Dr. Randy Duckert
November 24, 2021 — Dr. Randy DuckertKHAS Radio - Ask the Expert December 1, 2021 MCC's new radiation oncologist, Dr. Randy Duckert discusses his background, training and… Read More
Stomach cancer
October 28, 2021 — Stomach Cancer KHAS Radio - Ask the Expert October 28, 2021 Dr. Copur discusses stomach cancer – risk factors, treatment, etc. Read More
Dr. Soe Min Tun
October 5, 2021 — Dr. Soe Min TunKHAS Radio - Ask the Expert October 6, 2021 MCC's new medical oncologist/hematologist, Dr. Soe Min Tun discusses his background, training… Read More
Morrison Cancer Center in Grand Island
September 30, 2021 — https://www.ksnblocal4.com/2021/09/30/morrison-cancer-center-staff-welcomes-first-patients-new-location/ Read More
Third Dose of the COVID Vaccine
September 7, 2021 — Vaccines and Cancer PatientsKHAS Radio - Ask the Expert September 7, 2021 Dr. Jacqueline Kelly discusses cancer patients and the importance of getting… Read More
Anal Cancer
August 4, 2021 — Anal Cancer KHAS Radio - Ask the Expert August 4, 2021 Dr. Copur discusses anal cancer – risk factors, treatment, etc. Your browser does not support… Read More
Dr. Jacqueline Kelly
June 23, 2021 — Dr. Jacqueline KellyKHAS Radio - Ask the Expert July 7, 2021 MCC's new radiation oncologist, Dr. Jacqueline Kelly, discusses her background and treating… Read More
Dr. Copur quoted in NTV article about sunscreen chemicals
June 10, 2021 — https://nebraska.tv/news/local/study-finds-cancer-causing-chemical-in-numerous-sunscreen-and-after-sun-care-products Read More
The Potential of mRNA Vaccines in Cancer Immunotherapy
May 17, 2021 — https://www.cancernetwork.com/view/medical-world-news-deep-dive-mehmet-sitki-copur-md-on-the-potential-of-mrna-vaccines-in-cancer-immunotherapy Read More
Vaginal Cancer
May 13, 2021 — Vaginal Cancer KHAS Radio - Ask the Expert June 2, 2021 Dr. Copur discusses vaginal cancer – types, risk factors, signs, etc. Your browser does not support… Read More
Cervical Cancer
May 3, 2021 — Cervical Cancer KHAS Radio - Ask the Expert May 5, 2021 Dr. Copur discusses cervical cancer – types, risk factors, signs, etc. Your browser does not… Read More
Endometrial Cancer
April 1, 2021 — Endometrial Cancer KHAS Radio - Ask the Expert April 1, 2021 Dr. Copur discusses endometrial cancer – types, risk factors, signs, etc. Your browser does… Read More
Colorectal Cancer
March 1, 2021 — Colorectal Cancer KHAS Radio - Ask the Expert March 3, 2021 Dr. Copur discusses the different types of colorectal cancer. Your browser does not support… Read More
Brain Tumors
January 27, 2021 — Brain Tumors KHAS Radio - Ask the Expert February 3, 2021 Dr. Copur discusses brain tumors, diagnosis and treatments. Your browser does not support the… Read More
Coronavirus Vaccine and Cancer
January 22, 2021 — https://www.marylanning.org/news-calendar/news/coronavirus-vaccine-and-cancer Read More
More about COVID-19 vaccines and cancer patients
January 21, 2021 — The world is buzzing these days with information about COVID-19 and the vaccines available. The Morrison Cancer Center would like to present some of the… Read More
Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
December 29, 2020 — Brain & Spinal Cord TumorsKHAS Radio - Ask the Expert January 6, 2021 Dr. Copur discusses the different types of brain and spinal cord tumors. Your browser… Read More
Morrison Cancer Center earns accreditation with commendation
December 23, 2020 — HASTINGS — The Morrison Cancer Center has been granted three-year accreditation with Gold Level Commendation from the Commission on Cancer of the American… Read More
Liver Cancer
December 1, 2020 — Liver CancerKHAS Radio - Ask the Expert December 2, 2020 Dr. Copur discusses liver cancer – how it's diagnosed and treated. Your browser does not support… Read More
Cancer and COVID-19
November 24, 2020 — Cancer and COVID-19KHAS Radio – Sunrise 60 Close UpNovember 24, 2020 Dr. Copur talks about cancer and the coronavirus. Your browser does not support… Read More
Myelodysplastic Syndrome – MDS
November 3, 2020 — Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)KHAS Radio - Ask the Expert November 4, 2020 Dr. Copur discusses Myelodysplastic Syndrome – what it is and how it's diagnosed. … Read More
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 6, 2020 — Breast Cancer Awareness Month KHAS Radio - Ask the Expert October 7, 2020 Dr. Copur discusses Breast Cancer awareness and the importance of screenings. … Read More
Thyroid Cancer
August 27, 2020 — Thyroid CancerKHAS Radio - Ask the Expert September 2, 2020 Dr. Copur discusses thyroid cancer and its symptoms. Your browser does not support the audio… Read More
Small Intestine Cancer
July 13, 2020 — Small Intestine CancerKHAS Radio - Ask the Expert August 5, 2020 Dr. Copur discusses small intestine cancer and its symptoms. Your browser does not support… Read More
Neuroendocrine Tumors
July 7, 2020 — Neuroendocrine TumorsKHAS Radio - Ask the Expert July 1, 2020 Dr. Copur discusses Neuroendocrine Tumors – types, causes and treatments. Your browser… Read More
Esophageal Cancer
April 22, 2020 — Esophageal CancerKHAS Radio - Ask the Expert May 6, 2020 Dr. Copur discusses esophageal cancer – signs, causes and treatments. Your browser does not… Read More
Bladder Cancer
April 22, 2020 — Bladder CancerKHAS Radio - Ask the Expert June 3, 2020 Dr. Copur discusses bladder cancer – what it is and how it's treated. Your browser does not support… Read More
Coronavirus and Cancer
March 26, 2020 — Coronavirus and Cancer KHAS Radio - Ask the Expert April 1, 2020 Dr. Copur discusses COVID-19 and its risks to cancer patients. Your browser does not… Read More
Dr. Copur: Cancer patients should take extra precautions to avoid exposure
March 20, 2020 — HASTINGS — Because some types of cancer and treatments can weaken the immune system, the Morrison Cancer Center is warning its patients they may be at… Read More
Kidney Cancer
January 17, 2020 — Kidney CancerKHAS Radio - Ask the Expert March 4, 2020 Dr. Copur discusses the types of kidney cancer and their causes. Your browser does not support… Read More
CAR T-Cell Therapy
January 17, 2020 — CAR T-Cell TherapyKHAS Radio - Ask the Expert February 5, 2020 Dr. Copur discusses CAR T-cell Therapy and how it battles cancer cells. Your browser does… Read More
Clinical Trials
January 8, 2020 — Clinical TrialsKHAS Radio - Ask the Expert January 8, 2020 Dr. Copur discusses clinical trials at the MCC and their importance for the future of cancer… Read More
Bile Duct Cancer
December 4, 2019 — Bile Duct CancerKHAS Radio - Ask the Expert December 4, 2019 Dr. Copur discusses bile duct cancer and treatments. Your browser does not support the audio… Read More
Cancer patients receive free Thanksgiving meals
November 25, 2019 — https://www.ksnblocal4.com/content/news/Cancer-patients-receive-free-Thanksgiving-meals-565455621.html Read More
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
November 6, 2019 — Non-Hodgkin's LymphomaKHAS Radio - Ask the Expert November 6, 2019 Dr. Copur discusses non-hodgkin's lymphoma and treatments. Your browser does not support… Read More
BLOG: MCC partners with UNMC
November 5, 2019 — Dr. Copur is pictured with Julie M. Vose, MD, MBA the Neumann M. and Mildred E. Harris Professor and Chief in the Division of Oncology/Hematology at UNMC. Doctors… Read More
Ovarian Cancer
September 27, 2019 — Ovarian CancerKHAS Radio - Ask the Expert September 4, 2019 Dr. Copur discusses ovarian cancer and its risk factors. Your browser does not support the… Read More
As a former school principal, Wayne Moorhead of Edgar knows what a difference a good staff makes.
Shortly after Ron and Kara Faber were married, Ron was diagnosed with cancer, a type that made planning a family difficult. But, Ron said, the excellent, caring treatment he received at the Morrison Cancer Center helped the Fabers embrace the future. Then, when Kara discovered she was pregnant, Mary Lanning was the first and only choice for…
When Hastings College music professor Dr. Robin Koozer was taken to Mary Lanning Healthcare, he didn’t realize he was suffering from the signs of stroke. But a few short months later, Koozer was back to making beautiful music. He attributes this to the quick action by the Mary Lanning Stroke Team.
