Cancer Partners News

Cancer Partners is pleased to welcome Dr. Swetha Yadav, board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist, to its growing team of physicians. Her arrival marks an exciting step forward as Cancer Partners expands services to the Kearney community through a partnership with Kearney Regional Medical Center.

Cancer Partners of Nebraska is proud to welcome Dr. Justin Burr, a radiation oncologist, to its growing medical team at the Kearney Cancer Center. Dr. Burr’s arrival marks an exciting milestone as the organization expands its services to the Kearney community through a new partnership with Kearney Regional Medical Center.

Cancer Partners of Nebraska is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Kathryn Kennedy, a distinguished gynecologic oncology surgeon, to its medical team. Dr. Kennedy’s arrival represents an exciting milestone for the community, as her specialized expertise will be a valuable resource for women in Lincoln and the surrounding areas.

We are excited to share that our new home has received national recognition. The April Sampson Cancer Center was built with one goal: creating a space where healing and hope come together. Now, it’s being recognized with the 2025 National Healthcare Environment Award for its thoughtful design and patient-centered approach.

Pelvic floor strength is important for both men and women, and not just those who are going through cancer treatments with Cancer Partners of Nebraska. “The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that sits between your pubic bone, backbone, and two hip bones,” says Occupational Therapist Taylor Homes. “The pelvic floor has several different functions, including holding your organs in place, helping with bladder and bowel control, and also helping with sexual arousal.”

When Tom went to the doctor for a lingering cough that later had some blood in it, the last thing he expected to find out was that it was lung cancer. Learn more about his story and the new treatment our doctors are using to treat his specific type of lung cancer.