Read inspiring stories of strength, perseverance, and hope from those we’ve had the privilege of caring for at the Helen G. Nassif Community Cancer Center.
In July 2019, Adrienne Douglas of Cedar Rapids was thrust into a role not many 25-year-olds are asked to take on: being a caregiver for her 39-year-old husband Zach following his stage IV colon cancer diagnosis. Adrienne walked alongside Zach
A cancer diagnosis not only affects the patient, but the patient’s loved ones as well. Often a loved one becomes a caregiver and walks alongside the patient through the cancer journey. Adrienne Douglas served as the primary caregiver for her
“NED.” Three letters that every cancer patient wants to hear from their care team. It’s an acronym which stands for “No Evidence of Disease,” and that’s exactly what Stage IV colon cancer survivor Phil Decker heard from his care team
Colon cancer survivor and awareness advocate Phil Decker returns to the podcast to give an update on his treatment, reflect on his cancer journey so far and share his future plans to raise awareness. Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio |
Brenda Oehler, 49 of Cedar Rapids, is a stage 2B lobular breast cancer survivor. “My initial reaction to my breast cancer diagnosis was shock and worry,” Oehler said. “The team at the Nassif Community Cancer Center, St. Luke’s Breast and
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 or another I bruised my ribs,” Johnson recalled. She went
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 was a shift,” said Knoll. “It was unusual and different,
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 treatment, is planning to do it again – this time
A cancer diagnosis can impact a person’s life in many ways, both during treatment and beyond. Cancer survivors may deal with a wide range of effects as a result of their treatment including stress and anxiety, body image and sexuality
Last summer, Andrew Crockett, 52, noticed a spot on his lower shin had started growing, and went to his primary care provider, Katherine Alatorre, DO, at UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – Westdale, to have it checked out. He was referred
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