Omaha Cancer Foundation
About Omaha Cancer Foundation
Omaha Cancer Foundation, called XCancer in its mission work, is about helping patients, families, and caregivers find their way to clinical trials, emerging treatments, and the support needed to pursue them. It also backs the research infrastructure that helps those options reach more people, while its awareness apparel and gift collections turn everyday purchases into support for the cause. For donors, the appeal is simple, this is a group focused on access, not just awareness.
What sets XCancer apart is the way it links cancer care access with a research network and an apparel storefront that supports the work. Its reach also extends beyond the United States, with fundraising and awareness efforts in underserved regions of Africa, including the Thomas Nordquist Cancer Hostel project.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Clinical trial and treatment connection
Connects patients with clinical trials, emerging treatment opportunities, and resources needed to navigate their journey.
Cancer research network
Brings together cancer research centers, physicians, researchers, and advocates as a research backbone supporting research, technology, data, and infrastructure.
Awareness apparel and gift collections
Sells cause-based apparel and gifts that raise awareness, honor loved ones, support survivors, and help advance the mission.
Underserved regions of Africa fundraising
Raises funds and awareness for cancer care in underserved regions of Africa, including the Thomas Nordquist Cancer Hostel project.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
XCancer exists to connect patients, families, and caregivers to the innovations shaping the future of cancer care.
Who they serve
Patients, families, caregivers, survivors, advocates, and supporters affected by cancer.
How your donation helps
- Cancer research
- Clinical trial access
- Research technology, data, and infrastructure
- Fundraising and awareness efforts in underserved regions of Africa
- The Thomas Nordquist Cancer Hostel project in Tanzania
Our story
Dr. Luke Nordquist founded the Urology Cancer Center & GU Research Network in Omaha in 2010. In 2017, he expanded that work into Precision Cancer Research, later rebranded as XCancer, to connect patients, research centers, physicians, researchers, and advocates around cancer care innovation. In 2021, the XCancer Store was created so supporters, caregivers, survivors, and families could contribute through purchases.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Omaha Cancer Foundation’s services.
Patients, families, and caregivers are connected to clinical trials, emerging treatment opportunities, and resources through the XCancer network.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
Conquering Cancer. Living Fully.
Every ribbon represents a journey, a loved one, a survivor, or a life changed by cancer.
Every product represents resilience.
Partners & funders
In the news
Articles featuring Omaha Cancer Foundation from the Love What You Fund newsroom.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What does the XCancer Store represent?
The store offers awareness apparel and gifts, and every purchase helps support the mission to improve access to personalized cancer care and advance clinical research.
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