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.
Exercise and camaraderie go hand in hand in Exercise and camaraderie go hand in hand in the Cook Cancer Wellness Program “I’m not a gym person,” admits Judy Miller. But working out at the Community Cancer Center gym has helped
Oncology nurses diagnosed with cancer share bond with their patients – Cancer knows no barriers. It can strike male and female, young and old, all races and occupations. That point was driven home for the Community Cancer Center family in 2015 when three oncology nurses affiliated with the center were diagnosed with cancer.
The Power To Decide: Cancer Risk Assessment Provides Education, Genetic Testing and Support After watching her mother battle breast cancer, Lenchen Raeside knew her family history put her at an increased risk, so she was vigilant about mammograms. That vigilance
Lung Check can be a lifesaverQuick, painless scan identifies cancer at its earliest stage Pamela Hoffman of Marion started smoking when she was a teenager and continued to smoke for almost 30 years. Then at the age of 43, she
Bringing body, mind & spirit together Yoga benefits patients from diagnosis through survivorship Practitioners of the ancient Indian discipline of yoga have long touted its many benefits, including increased flexibility, improved muscle strength and better balance and posture. But increasingly,
Like many of us, Jo Moore of Marion, Iowa, has struggled with weight control over the years. While not a big eater, Moore observed “the weight just likes me” and she couldn’t seem to shed those pesky excess pounds. Then
Silver Linings Playbook “I’m extremely lucky.” Those aren’t the words you typically expect from someone battling breast cancer. But Toni White focuses on the silver lining despite some dark days. White already had a lot on her plate in late
Thriving after Breast and Liver Cancer Nassif Community Cancer Center breast cancer survivor Ami Ward – at 11 weeks pregnant in 2005 – discovered she had stage two ductal carcinoma, a type of breast cancer. She was 32 years old.
Thriving After Cancer Three years ago Cedar Rapids resident Rhonda Lichnerowicz endured her roughest year to date. Early in the year she lost her job after the company she worked for closed following the flood. A month later she received
Making the Journey Together It’s terrible to hear you only have two months to live. It’s even more devastating when you’re alone in a new town, with no family or friends to fall back on. But Patrick Sudduth found the
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