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Cyndy Johnson of Monticello was shocked to find what felt like soreness turned out to be lung cancer. “I didn’t really think of lung cancer going in, I thought somehow
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Cyndy Johnson of Monticello was shocked to find what felt like soreness turned out to be lung cancer. “I didn’t really think of lung cancer going in, I thought somehow

Mallory Kaemmer, supervisor at St. Luke’s Nassif Radiation Center, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss the Lung Check screening program, who qualifies, what the test is like and much more.

The Kaemmer’s have helped create a method to ease patient concerns about lung nodules using 3-D models to help better educate patients.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer affects many women and families in our society, and we at the Nassif Community Cancer Center offer our support to those fighting

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this episode, Therese Michels, manager of St. Luke’s Breast and Bone Health, returns to the podcast to discuss breast cancer screening recommendations, self-checks, the effect of COVID-19 shutdowns on breast cancer screening and more.

In April 2021, Nicole Knoll of Cedar Rapids was doing her monthly breast self-check when she felt a hard spot, about the size of a dime. “I immediately realized, this

As if running one marathon in the middle of active cancer treatment isn’t impressive enough, Phil Decker, who was diagnosed with colon cancer in January and is still in active

Phil Decker returns to the podcast to share about his next journey — running the Chicago Marathon to raise money for the I Know Jack Foundation and Children’s Cancer Connection. Phil, who is also in active treatment for colon cancer, talks about how treatment is going and the continued support he receives from the Nassif Community Cancer Center.

Learn about the exciting robotic surgery advancements being made and how it improves outcomes and recover for patients, including prostate cancer patients. Minimally Invasive Advancements This exciting and ever-changing landscape

September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, with the intent to increase public awareness of the importance of prostate health and screenings, education about risk factors and symptoms, and advocacy
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