Sep 26, 2016 - Community Cancer Center

Shop With a Purpose

Sep 26, 2016

One Mission Helps the Community Cancer Center Support Patients in Need Want to help fight cancer but don’t know where to start? Kimberly Ivester, director of the Community Cancer Center,

Hoeger family benefits from collaboration between the Community Cancer Center, UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids and Mayo Clinic Care Network For six months, Jen and Marty Hoeger watched their five-year-old

2015 Breast Cancer Quality Report

Sep 26, 2016

Early detection and advances in treatment mean more women are surviving breast cancer than ever before. In fact, the American Cancer Society says the five-year survival rate approaches 100 percent

Thyroid Cancer Oral Head and Neck Cancer

2015 Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Quality Report

Sep 26, 2016

Approximately 85 percent of head and neck cancer is related to tobacco use of any kind. Frequent and heavy alcohol use is another significant risk factor, as is infection with

Taking Her Under Their Wings

Sep 26, 2016

Team surrounds patients with compassion and kindness

Recipe for Healing Living

Sep 26, 2016

Healthy eating is important, and that’s especially true when it comes to fighting cancer. Beth Beckett, certified oncology dietitian with the Community Cancer Center, says healthy food choices can help

The Healing Power of Art

Sep 26, 2016

Hospital artwork isn’t just for decoration any more. Research indicates art can actually help reduce pain, shorten hospital stays and improve the patient experience. People respond especially well to nature