Cancer patient Higgins overcomes non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Higgins recalls diagnosis in 1992 after a groin knot appeared and Dr. Stein advised fixing her mindset first. Supported by husband Mike and a medical team, she endured bone marrow checks CT and PET scans before starting treatment in December 1992, influenced by a 10 year old friend’s courage and family goals.
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Matthew Stein
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Nebraska Medical Center
Surviving and Giving Back at Lawrence Memorial
Mary Higgins recalls battling non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in 1997 through biopsy, radiotherapy and Rituxan treatment. She credits Dr. Stein and LMH care, volunteers at Mario's Closet, and a strong support network for her recovery. Higgins now volunteers weekly and promotes survivor outreach while staying cancer-free with semiannual checkups.
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LMH
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Dr. Stein
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Stein
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LMH South Breast Center
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WRAP welcomes Frances Rico new supervisor at Central Middle
Frances Rico begins as the new WRAP clinician at Liberty Memorial Central Middle School, joining Bert Nash to support students staff and families. The on site program assists with home issues peer interactions skill building and crisis intervention. Rico replaces Deb Keary and brings a social welfare masters from Kansas University plus prior WRAP internship experience.
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Liberty Memorial Central Middle School
Bert Nash
Rico
Lawrence
Eudora
Central
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