Iowa Cancer Specialists

01/05/2026

Did you know that you may qualify for free cancer screenings? Iowans aged 21-64 with a monthly take-home pay of $3,260 (add $5,380 for each additional household member) may qualify.

Learn more:

The Care for Yourself program provides free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings to Iowans.

01/02/2026

Fun Fact Friday🥳🏃‍♀️‍➡️🏃‍➡️👣
Walking is one of the most recommended activities during treatment because it improves circulation and energy without stressing the body.

01/01/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Cervical cancer screenings are now recommended for people with a cervix who are 21 or older.

11/27/2025

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11/24/2025

We want to wish a very special happy birthday to our amazing pharmacy technician, Judy! We hope you have the best day today!

11/13/2025

November is National Hospice & Palliative Care Awareness Month. Cancer patients in palliative care receive medical care for their symptoms along with treatment intended to cure their cancer. Palliative care is meant to enhance a person's current care by focusing on quality of life for them and their family.

Read more from the Institutes of Health (NIH):

Learn about options for care at the end of life and the difference between hospice and palliative care.

11/12/2025

We want to wish a very special happy birthday to our amazing nurses, Molly! We hope you have the best day today!

11/11/2025

November is Family Caregivers Month. When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, you might become a caregiver. Help for Cancer Caregivers has resources to help you make a personal caregiving guide.

Answer these five questions about how you felt in the past week, and we will create your Self-Care Guide. For each question, tell us how stressed you are on a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is "no stress" and 10 is "high stress."

11/08/2025

November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month!
Change the course of this disease by raising awareness about early detection this month! Today, there is no standard test like a mammogram or colonoscopy to find early in the general population and early detection is critical to increasing survival. Know the signs and symptoms, know your risk, and know your family history — it can save your life. Learn more: http://pcan.at/awareness2023

10/31/2025

Have a Safe and Happy Halloween from all of us at Iowa Cancer Specialists!

10/23/2025

We want to wish a very special happy birthday to one of our amazing nurses, Jessica! We hope you have the best day today!

10/22/2025

Stress Reset

🧘 Wellness Wednesday Reminder: Stress is a normal part of life, but managing it is key to your health.
✨ Try this: Take 3 deep breaths right now. Inhale calm. Exhale tension.
💭 What helps you relax during a busy week?