Support
You shouldn't have to face cancer alone.
Find more detailed information on cancer services available to you:
Cancer Diagnostic Services – We offer extensive testing through radiology, lab, pathology, biopsy, mammography and other services to help with early detection and diagnosis.
Cancer Treatment – Our treatment options include surgical, medical (chemotherapy) in-patient care, and radiation therapy at the Hall Radiation Center.
Supportive Care – We offer a variety of support groups for patients and family members, Hospice and Palliative Care, as well as Lymphedema Management Services.
Support Groups
Especially for You® Support Group
More Information: (319) 365-HOPE (4673) or (800) 642-6329
After-breast cancer support group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Mercy Medical Center.
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Kids Count, Too!
More Information: (319) 221-8771
Five-week series about cancer and coping skills for children (ages 5-12 years) who have a family member or friend with cancer. Contact Hall-Perrine Cancer Center for the next meeting date.
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Gems of Hope
More Information:
www.gemsofhope.com
Gems of Hope Inc. is a non-profit organization that offers gifts of jewelry mounted on inspirational cards to cancer patients. The patients are invited, along with family and friends, to attend workshops to create these works of art for others. Gems of Hope provides unique opportunities for patients to connect with others. Exposure to inspirational quotes and access to a resource library become the true gems that patients can carry through their treatment and beyond.
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Cancerreallysucks.org
More Information: www.cancerreallysucks.org
Cancer Really Sucks is a website designed for teenagers by teenagers who have loved ones facing cancer. This could be family members or friends diagnosed with cancer. With a mission to help teens deal with questions and emotions of cancer, the Cancer Really Sucks website provides strategies to cope. Teens are able to post stories about their situations & questions on the Message Board link, speak with other teens through a monthly live chat and find strategies to cope under the "How to Deal" link.
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What About Us?
More Information: (319) 393-9681
A fun, free, three-session program designed to help children ages 5-12 cope with a loved one's cancer diagnosis. Each child will meet other children facing similar circumstances and will receive a free yoga kit and a Becky and the Worry Cup book and cup. The sessions are led by licensed social workers and a trained yoga instructor. Parents are invited to browse resource materials for their children as the children are in their session. Call the Gems of Hope office for more information.
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Get past just surviving cancer - start Thriving!
Cancer and the process of fighting it can have many effects on the body. Mercy developed Thrive Cancer Fitness & Wellness to empower patients with the tools to deal with the burdens of this devastating disease.
The Mercy Cancer Hopeline
If you need information on cancer or have questions, call the Mercy Cancer Hopeline at (319) 365-HOPE (4673) or 1-800-642-6329 and talk to one of our knowledgeable Nurse Educators. This service is free, and is available Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
