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Hope Blooms 2026 is Here – Order Now!

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. The

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,

Ask the Expert: How to Manage Holiday Stress as a Cancer Patient

Nov 21, 2025

The holidays are sometimes said to be “the most wonderful time of the year.” However, it sometimes falls short of that claim, and it can be especially stressful for people

St. Luke’s Palliative Care Celebrates 20 Years

Nov 20, 2025

St. Luke’s Palliative Care program was established 20 years ago this month. The program began in 2005 with just a nurse, social worker and part-time physician making up the Palliative

A Dream Vacation and a Lifetime of Memories, Thanks to the Family Care Program

Nov 17, 2025

The Family Care Program is a program of the Nassif Community Cancer Center and is funded by a grant from Aiming for a Cure Foundation. Ellie Droesch of Cedar Rapids

The Power of Support: Renee’s Journey Through Coordinated Breast Cancer Care

Oct 29, 2025

Renee Bryant, of Cedar Rapids, has always been good about receiving her annual screening mammogram to check for breast cancer. In late 2024, when it was time for her yearly

The Gold Standard in Breast Cancer Care

Oct 22, 2025

UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital Cancer Services is proud to offer nationally recognized breast cancer screening and care to patients in Eastern Iowa. This includes St. Luke’s Breast and

A Decade of Care, A Lifetime of Impact

Oct 22, 2025

Marking 10 years of the Nassif Radiation Center through the eyes of its first patient — and now its executive director. Today, Andrea Watkinson serves as the executive director of

Strands of Strength Services Now Available at Nassif Community Cancer Center

Oct 20, 2025

The Nassif Community Cancer Center is pleased to announce it now offers Strands of Strength (SOS) services within the cancer center in partnership with Tracy Lacina of Skin Deep Salon

Bridging the Distance: Coordinated Care Supports Out-of-Town Patient on Breast Cancer Journey

Oct 9, 2025

In early January 2025, Grinnell resident Marcia Puls felt something odd in her breast and called her family doctor. After an examination, her provider referred her for a mammogram at

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