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Supportive Care - Mercy Regional Cancer Center

Our supportive care for cancer patients and their loved ones helps answer tough questions, enables coping with daily realities of living with cancer and offers support with the Mercy Touch for everyone we serve.

Our supportive care services include:

  • Nurse Educator – When it comes to cancer, no question is too small. And our nurse educator is here to help, through our Hopeline. Just call 365-HOPE (4673) or 1-800-642-6329.
  • “Especially for You” breast cancer support group – This group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Mercy Medical Center. Through its leadership, an annual run has been established – also called Especially for You – that has raised thousands of dollars and drawn thousands of participants.  Search our event listing for Especially For You support group meeting information.
  • “Us Too” – An education and support group specifically created for men with prostate cancer. Sponsored by Mercy Cancer Center and Physicians’ Clinic of Iowa (PCI). Search our event listing for "Us Too" support group meeting information.
  • “Kids Count, Too!” – A unique, five-week series on cancer and coping for children ages 5-12 who have a family member or friend with cancer. Search our event listing   for "Us Too" support group meeting information.
  • Rehabilitation – We tailor our rehabilitation to help each patient reach their maximum level of independence and self-care. This can include occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech pathology and rehabilitation nursing in the hospital or through the Home Health Care service.
  • Lymphedema Management Services – Mercy’s effective, thorough treatment helps reduce and restrict swelling and infectious complications often associated with lymphedema. Find out more.
  • Hospice – Hospice of Mercy serves patients and families facing advanced illness, when a cure is no longer possible. We work to maintain quality of life.
  • Palliative Care – This program  focuses on easing pain and suffering of the chronically-ill, working as a predecessor to Hospice of Mercy care.
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Making a Difference
Cancer Center Testimonials

"Dr. Merfeld and her staff were all exceptional. I am so glad I decided to switch from the Iowa City center to Cedar Rapids."  - Susan, Hall Radiation Center Patient

“To all the Angels at Mercy's Cancer Center– My brother was recently a patient in your care. Some days were bad, and some were worse. Through it all, I saw smiles and kind words. I so very much appreciated the level of care and personal support – for the family as well as the patient. You have taught me a new level of respect for health care professionals. Thank you.” - Marie, Sister of a Mercy Chemotherapy Patient


“All the staff were so kind and considerate. They go out of their way to help you and are always positive and upbeat which helped me stay positive as well.  ” - Shannon, Hall Radiation Center Patient


In the last year, I spent extended periods of time at three different hospitals. My experience at Mercy was unique. The staff treated me not only as a patient, but as a person. The therapists and nurses got to know me beyond my medical needs. This genuine interest in me, as a person, has made the healing process so much more pleasant.” – Tammy, Lymphedema Patient

Cancer Information Links

Request cancer information from Mercy's Watts Medical Library.

For more information on cancer symptoms visit www.cancersymptoms.org.

Local physicians specializing in cancer patient care include:

Iowa Blood & Cancer Care, PLC
Oncology Associates of Cedar Rapids Physicians Clinic of Iowa.


For information on radiation therapy visit the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology.

Get trusted cancer related information from national sites:

American Cancer Society
Clinical Trial Information
National Cancer Institute
National Comprehensive Cancer Network
National Library of Medicine & NIH

Gems of Hope - Inspiring cancer patients and their families.

Hospice of Mercy 
To Comfort Always

Our Hospice  team works to maintain quality of life. We provide physical care, support and comfort, using a “whole person” approach in care. Our goal is to promote the physical, emotional and spiritual comfort of each patient and their loved ones

For more information, visit us online or call Hospice of Mercy at 319-398-6496.
 
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