Nassif Community Cancer Center

01/29/2026

Restorative yoga is often considered more meditation than movement, making it a practice everyone can do regardless of age, gender, size or athletic ability. This class returns to our exercise class schedule in February! Each session is limited to 10 participants. Register at the links below!

February 18 >> https://bit.ly/RestorativeYogaFeb18
February 24 >> https://bit.ly/RestorativeYogaFeb24

Click below to learn more about what to expect at this class!

Sheri Plough discusses restorative yoga, how it differs from regular yoga, how it can benefit patients and much more.

01/20/2026

“Early detection can save your life. Since being diagnosed with cancer, I’ve had some of the scariest appointments I’ve ever had, but I still walk out of each one so thankful that I have the opportunity to tackle these challenges. Not everyone has that opportunity, and thanks to early detection, I do.”

In March 2024, Leslie Coffin of Marion, IA, had a mammogram that led to a breast cancer diagnosis - and a genetic discovery that may have saved her life.

Leslie's routine mammogram led to a breast cancer diagnosis—and a genetic discovery that may have saved her life.

01/17/2026

A few of our Gems of Hope volunteers are pictured here with one of our Hope Blooms baskets. Our team delivered baskets to some of our community partners to help spread a little sunshine in the community. All Hope Blooms proceeds support patients and families impacted by cancer. Order your daffodils, or purchase daffodils to be donated to a local cancer patient, now through February 6! >> https://bit.ly/HopeBlooms2026

01/16/2026

"I can’t express how much the gift touched my heart. It brought a little bit of light to our lives during this difficult time!"

These are the words of Kristin, the daughter of a patient at the Community Cancer Center. Through our Family Care Program, we were able to provide a children's book and matching puppy plush toy for Kristin's son, Oliver.

The Family Care Program, which is funded by a grant from the Aiming for a Cure Foundation, was established to provide extra support for cancer patients with young children or grandchildren, because cancer affects the whole family. In addition to gifts like these, the Family Care Program provides education and resources, as well as special events for families throughout the year.

01/15/2026

The team at F&M Bank recently presented us with this check for the Hope Blooms campaign. Thank you for your ongoing sponsorship and support of local patients!

Order your daffodils now through February 6! >> https://bit.ly/HopeBlooms2026

01/14/2026

Congratulations to Ann on completing her radiation treatment today! Ann's husband, Tom, who was treated in our radiation center in 2019, was there to celebrate with her and has supported her throughout her cancer journey as she did for him seven years ago!

01/09/2026

This orange and beet kale salad is recommended by our oncology dietitians. Give it a try!

This recipe uses canned beets and a simple orange vinaigrette for a fast, flavorful dish. Ingredients  For the Vinaigrette: Instructions

01/07/2026

By incorporating seasonal produce, staying mindful of portion sizes, and focusing on nutrient-dense ingredients, you can enjoy hearty and satisfying meals while maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the winter. Click below for more tips from our oncology dietitians!

Making healthier food choices in the winter doesn’t mean giving up on comfort or flavor. By incorporating seasonal produce, staying mindful of portion sizes, and focusing on nutrient-dense ingredients, you […]

01/06/2026

The Hope Blooms fundraiser is back! Now through February 6, purchase daffodils for your friends, your co-workers, for yourself, or anonymously for a local cancer patient. Through the Hope Blooms campaign, Gems of Hope can continue to provide inspirational cards and gifts to cancer patients receiving treatment.

Order your daffodils today! >> https://stlukesfoundation.myshopify.com/collections/hope-blooms-2026

01/03/2026

Cancer touches us all - including members of our team and their families. One of our care coordinators, Connie, cares for patients with cancer every day, but in 2025 it hit close to home when her brother Dan was diagnosed. This past Wednesday, she was there to help him celebrate as he rang the bell and placed a ribbon on our large ribbon display to mark the end of his radiation treatment! What a great way to ring in the new year. Congratulations, Dan!

01/01/2026

Wishing you all the best in 2026!

01/01/2026

We are so grateful for community partners like Phil Decker and his Tell5Friends Foundation. Yesterday, Phil stopped by to donate $4,000 worth of gift cards for our colorectal cancer patients! This included fifty $50 Hy-Vee gift cards, as well as three $500 Visa gift cards for patients with more extensive financial need.

To learn more about the amazing work Tell5Friends does to raise awareness and to support their cause, visit tell5friends.org.