Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center - Kearney, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
KEARNEY — The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center – Kearney is ready to open its doors to welcome patients on Monday, Dec.16.
The $52 million cancer center project spans more than 53,000 square feet in Kearney’s University Village. Services include medical oncology, radiation oncology, lab, pharmacy, infusion, survivorship programs, genetics counseling, and a healing garden.
This new center is an expansion of the partnership between Nebraska Medicine and Heartland Hematology and Oncology, which began in December of 2021. The expanded cancer center builds upon the years of expertise and trust which Heartland Hematology and Oncology has built with its patients and community.
“This partnership began three years ago, and we’ve spent the last two years planning, gathering input from patients and colleagues and watching it take shape from the ground up,” says Cynthia Lewis, MD, the center’s medical director and Nebraska Medicine hematologist/oncologist. “We are so excited to bring this world-class facility to our patients right in here in Central Nebraska, where they will have access to the latest in cancer research and cutting-edge treatment without having to travel hours from home.”
Nebraska Medicine invites members of the Kearney community and surrounding areas to visit the Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center – Kearney during an open house Saturday, Dec. 7th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Activities at the open house include:
- Self-guided tours.
- Free giveaways while supplies last.
- Light refreshments while supplies last
- Community organizations offering resources and information.
Members of the media will get an early look inside the cancer center on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. They will be able to tour the facility and speak with patients, care teams and leaders.
The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center is the only one in the state with a prestigious National Cancer Institute, or NCI, designation and one of just 72 nationwide. This recognition, held since 1984, reflects the center’s commitment to cutting-edge research in preventing, diagnosing and treating cancer.
The Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Centers proudly offer all Nebraskans access to world-class cancer care. Learn more at NebraskaMed.com/Cancer.
Fred & Pamela Buffett Cancer Center – Kearney entrance, (Brian Neben, Central Nebraska Today)
