Nassif Community Cancer Center

04/24/2026

This banana cocoa smoothie is a tasty, oncology dietitian-approved way to start your day!

Cook Time: 5 minutes 1 serving Ingredients: Instructions:

04/23/2026

We recently had the opportunity to host a Gems of Hope workshop in partnership with Strategic Financial Solutions (SFS)! Following SFS's presentation, the group made "gifts of hope," including cards and bracelets for local cancer patients. SFS also donated $500, and participants donated an additional $100 to support Gems! Thank you to SFS and this fun group of event attendees for your generosity and for making a difference in the lives of our patients!

04/22/2026

04/21/2026

She delayed a colonoscopy—and was later diagnosed with colon cancer.

Christi’s message: don’t wait on screening that can detect and prevent the disease.

Read Christi's story. Link in the comments 🔽

04/20/2026

There's still time to sign up for our FREE oral, head and neck cancer screening event this Thursday, April 23 from 2-4 p.m. Call (319) 558-4876 to schedule your screening with one of the PCI board-certified head and neck surgeons!

The Nassif Community Cancer Center, along with Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa’s board-certified head and neck surgeons, will be offering FREE oral, head and neck cancer screenings on Thursday, April 23 […]

04/17/2026

Try these oncology dietitian-approved tempeh tacos for your next Taco Tuesday!

Prep: 15 minutes, Cook: 10 minutes, Total: 25 minutes Serves 4 Ingredients Instructions

04/17/2026

"I couldn't have asked for a better team of technicians. You were so friendly, caring and it made me comfortable and relaxed."

These were words written by a grateful patient to our team at the Nassif Radiation Center. The patient also dropped off a box of cookies. Thank you for the kind words and sweet treats. We are honored to have had the opportunity to care for you!

04/14/2026

After both facing breast cancer, Abbey and Michelle are now preparing to paddle together in the 2026 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival, France with survivors from around the world.

With support from the Nassif Community Cancer Center, Abbey turned her diagnosis into strength—and a journey forward.

Read more about their journey from the Mighty Mississippi to Lake Bourget in France 👇

Michelle Lange races dragon boats with a group of fellow breast cancer survivors. She hoped her daughter wouldn't have a reason to join her.

04/13/2026

We had such a great time at our recent Grow Happy event with our fantastic community partner, Culver's Garden Center & Greenhouse. A big thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the start of the spring season with us, and an extra thanks to the team at Culver’s for sharing their gardening know-how. We couldn’t do these types of events without our community support!

04/10/2026

These tofu spring roll bowls are an easy, nutritious meal that's oncology dietitian-approved.

Prep: 10 minutes, Cook: 5 minutes, 15 minutes total Serves 4 Ingredients: Peanut sauce: Instructions:

04/09/2026

After a freak workplace incident revealed a hidden tumor, Sully Robertson of Cedar Rapids faced head and neck cancer with determination—and a team behind him every step of the way.

Read Sully's story 👇

After a freak workplace incident revealed cancer, Sully faced his diagnosis with determination—and a team behind him every step of the way.

04/08/2026

For people eating a plant-based diet or looking for healthier alternatives to meat, soy can be a great option. However, you may have heard some conflicting information about soy and cancer risk. Here's what you need to know.

Soy and Cancer Risk: Experts from the American Cancer Society AdviceFor people eating a plant-based diet or looking for healthier alternatives to meat, soy can be a great thing. […]