The Truth about Immunity Boosting Foods
This is part 1 in a 3 part series! Immune System Boosters: Are They Real? There are a lot of claims that certain foods or supplements can boost your immune
Meet our team dedicated doctors, surgeons and cancer experts who work collaboratively with us to help you win your fight against cancer.
Support Services

Call (319) 558-4876 to schedule an appointment.
You’re not alone. Hear from other survivors about their cancer journeys.

Did you receive exceptional care from any of our team members? We’d love to hear about it!

Open Gym
M, W, F | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Yoga
Wed. | 12-1 p.m.
Your gift makes a difference in the lives of cancer patients.
Maintaining proper diet and nutrition before during and after treatment can help with your healing process. The oncology dietitians at the Community Cancer Center offer cooking demonstrations and will work with you to create an individualized nutrition plan.
This is part 1 in a 3 part series! Immune System Boosters: Are They Real? There are a lot of claims that certain foods or supplements can boost your immune
Full of cancer-fighting ingredients, this would make a delicious addition to a New Year’s eve party or a quiet celebration at home. 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 onions, sliced
A few nutrition and cancer facts listed below: Eating enough fruits and vegetables may help prevent several types of cancer. These include cancers of the mouth and pharynx, esophagus, stomach,

Prep Time 5 minCook Time 30 min Servings 3 LattesServing Size 1 Latte Calories 137 cal Ingredients 1 star anise 12 whole cloves 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 2 three-inch sticks
True to its name, this is a very creamy and rich traditional-flavored potato salad. Serve at your next cookout and wait for the rave reviews. It’s quick to make; the only chopping is potatoes and green onions and you can combine the dressing while the potatoes cook.

oups, sweet treats and nutritious meals. A half cup of canned pumpkin or fresh cooked pumpkin provides a generous amount of beta-carotene. Eaten regularly, pumpkin and other orange plants such as carrot, squash and sweet potato may help reduce the risk of cancer through their potent antioxidant content.

Prep time 10 minsCook time 15 minsTotal time 25 mins Serving Size1 cup of salad: Calories302 Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa ½ cup sliced blanched almonds 1 veggie bouillon cube 1½

We hope you have all run to the grocery store to purchase some quinoa! Today’s article has a reminder of why quinoa is so good for you and how you

Quinoa and Leek Patties : a great recipe suitable for vegetarians because it contains no animal products beside eggs. Quinoa is a cereal rich in iron, magnesium and vegetable protein, which is an excellent substitute for meat.

Serves4 to 6 Calories 553 kcal Ingredients: 1 cup cooked corn 1½ cups cooked and chilled quinoa 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup sliced jicama (if
Browse all of our resource categories.
ASK AN EXPERT
CANCER PREVENTION
CAREGIVER CORNER
EXERCISE
INTEGRATIVE WELLNESS
NEWS
NUTRITION
PATIENT & FAMILY
PODCASTS
SURVIVORSHIP
A collection of our most popular recipes from our dietitians.