Cancer Resources
Services and support groups available for persons and families living with cancer
American Cancer Society (ACS)
Omaha: (800) 642-8116
National: (800) ACS-2345 ((800)227-2345)
National Cancer Institute
Cancer Survivors Network
(877) 333-HOPE ((877) 333-4673)
Methodist Fremont Health Medical Center
A team of health professionals to help patients and families before, during, and after treatment. FAMC's cancer program received Accreditation with Commendation from the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer (CoC) - the highest level awarded.
Methodist Fremont Health Medical Center
450 East 23rd St.
Fremont, NE 68025
(402) 721-1610
Cancer Treatment
Nebraska Cancer Specialists
Dr. M. Salman Haroon & Dr. Nagendra Natarajan
(402) 941-7030
Fremont Health Radiation Oncology
Dr. Amir Zahra & Dr. Mohammed Zahra
(402) 727-3580
Support Groups & Education
"Sisters and Survivors" Support Group
A support group for women with breast cancer and their families.
(402) 727-3580
Compassionate Friends
A support group for parents who have experienced the death of a child.
(402) 727-3439
Reach to Recovery
A breast cancer support program operated by volunteers who have been breast cancer patients.
(800) 642-8116
Leukemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma Group
Support and education for patients and caregivers.
(402) 344-2242
Prostate Cancer Support Group
For men and their loved ones; timely and reliable information about prostate cancer and other prostate-related issues.
(402) 727-3439
Support Services
Wigs
The ACS Wig Bank program is made available through La' James International College and is for persons who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment.
(402) 721-6500 or the ACS in Omaha at (402) 393-5801
Breast Prosthesis
Free prosthesis for women who have experienced the loss of a breast.
ACS in Omaha at (402) 393-5801
Judy Nosbish-Harms of Women's Orthotics & Prosthetics at (402) 727-7900
Mary Allison of Kubat Pharmacy at (402) 727-1070
Home Care/Meal Services
Methodist Fremont Health Home Care
Skilled nursing, personal care, rehabilitation therapies and counseling to patients in their homes.
(402) 941-1699
Methodist Fremont Health Hospice
Care designed to offer sensitivity and support while enhancing the quality of life for people in the final phase of a terminal illness.
(402) 941-1699
Meals on Wheels
Delivers a hot nutritious meal in Fremont for anyone who cannot cook for himself/herself. Available Monday through Friday.
(402) 721-4444 or (402) 721-5089
Home Assistance
Home Instead
Right at Home
Comfort Keepers
Lifeline® from Fremont Health
Personal alert service.
(402) 721-1610
PROMEDCARE
Advance Directives
Methodist Fremont Health Medical Social Workers
Instructions and preferences for your future medical treatment.
(402) 727-3384
Spiritual/Psychosocial Services
Methodist Fremont Health Medical Social Workers
Provides assistance with psychosocial or financial needs.
(402) 727-3384
Methodist Fremont Health Chaplain
Financial Resources
Every Woman Matters
Methodist Fremont Health Medical Center Patient Accounts
Service for Children with Cancer
Cancer Treatment
Family practice doctors and pediatricians care for children with cancer as needs arise. Pediatric oncologists in Omaha or Lincoln oversee cancer treatments.
Transportation
Methodist Fremont Health Bus Transportation
Free transport between Fremont Health and the patient's residence, for those who cannot provide it for themselves. Scheduled through the department providing service.
(402) 727-3882
Car-Go
Free transportation service for people 55+ within city limits.
(402) 721-7780
Eastern Nebraska Office on Aging
Offers transportation for people in Fremont.
(402) 721-7770 or (402) 721-8262
Fremont City Cab
Transit Lines (City Bus Service)
Road to Recovery
Volunteers provide free transportation for patients needing rides to and from treatment.
(402) 393-5801
Hotel
Patients traveling more than 50 miles for treatment may be eligible to stay in hotels in Fremont, Omaha, and Lincoln at no cost.
(402) 393-5801
American Cancer Society Resources
A diagnosis of cancer can bring about a tremendous amount of upheaval and uncertainty into the lives of both the person diagnosed and their family. It is at these times that the American Cancer Society can provide that extra bit of support and information to complement that being provided through the health care system. At a local level, the ACS and its trained volunteers provide confidential information and support for people affected by cancer.
For more information about services provided by the ACS, call (800) 227-2345.
You can also view more local resources from the American Cancer Society High Plains by visiting their website as well as reading their cancer blog.