Chris Schirm, Author at Community Cancer Center

Fruit Pizza with Oatmeal Cookie Crust

Mar 30, 2026

Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: Instructions:

Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Salad

Mar 30, 2026

Ingredients: Instructions: Mix everything together in a large bowl. Store for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Enjoy!

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Mar 30, 2026

Cook Time: 25 minutes 4 servings Ingredients: Instructions: Notes: To cook cauliflower in an oven, bake in a single layer at 450°F (230°C) for about 25 minutes. Makes 4 servings

Ask the Expert: Debunking Colonoscopy Myths

Mar 12, 2026

Doug Purdy, MD, gastroenterologist with UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Gastroenterology, dispels common myths around colonoscopies and colon cancer. Myth #1: Colonoscopies are painful FACT: In general, colonoscopies are not

Turning a Diagnosis into a Mission to Raise Colon Cancer Awareness

Mar 12, 2026

If you were to picture the “typical” colon cancer patient, you probably wouldn’t picture someone like Phil Decker. Under 50, in excellent physical shape, and a multiple-time marathon runner, Decker

Caught Early, Treated Seamlessly: Barb’s Breast Cancer Journey

Feb 27, 2026

Early detection, coordinated care and comprehensive support made all the difference for Barb during her breast cancer journey. When Barb Schemmel, of Cedar Rapids, went in for her appointment last

Colon Cancer-Free after Robotic Surgery, Thanks to Wife’s Push for Screening

Feb 4, 2026

“I thought it was 50,” Mark Kluesner said to his wife, Amy, when they were discussing the age to get a colonoscopy. Amy responded by telling Mark the recommendation for colonoscopy changed

How Leslie’s Breast Cancer Diagnosis Led to a Life-Saving Genetic Discovery

Jan 19, 2026

A routine mammogram led to a breast cancer diagnosis—and a genetic discovery that may have saved her life. In March 2024, Leslie Coffin received a call from her former doctor’s

Hope Blooms 2026

Jan 2, 2026

Traditionally, the daffodil has been known as the first flower of spring and to Gems of Hope, a Nassif Community Cancer Center program, these flowers are a symbol of hope. Through

From Smoker to Survivor: Bill’s Journey with Annual Lung Check Screenings

Dec 11, 2025

Bill Brayton, 69, of Lisbon, smoked a pack of cigarettes a day for more than 40 years. He picked up the habit at 19 and finally quit around age 60,

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Chris Schirm

Fruit Pizza with Oatmeal Cookie Crust

Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Salad

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Ask the Expert: Debunking Colonoscopy Myths

Turning a Diagnosis into a Mission to Raise Colon Cancer Awareness

Caught Early, Treated Seamlessly: Barb’s Breast Cancer Journey

Colon Cancer-Free after Robotic Surgery, Thanks to Wife’s Push for Screening

How Leslie’s Breast Cancer Diagnosis Led to a Life-Saving Genetic Discovery

Hope Blooms 2026

From Smoker to Survivor: Bill’s Journey with Annual Lung Check Screenings

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