Cancer Care

MercyOne Clinton Radiation Oncology Center and MercyOne Clinton Hematology Oncology work together to provide guidance, expertise and compassion for you and your family members who require cancer treatment. State-of-the-art technology and an onsite infusion center allows treatment of many types of cancer. We follow NCCN guidelines to provide you with nationally recognized care and personalized treatment plans to ensure the fewest side effects. work together to provide guidance, expertise and compassion for you and your family members who require cancer treatment. State-of-the-art technology allows treatment of many types of cancer. Our team designs a personalized treatment plan with the fewest side effects and ensures treatments are preauthorized to minimize treatment costs.

MercyOne Des Moines Cancer Center team-based care approach assures you one-on-one support throughout every step of your cancer journey, from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship. MercyOne Des Moines Cancer Center is also proud to be:

• The only National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) program in Iowa
• The only center in Iowa to earn a three-year accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC).
• The only radiation therapy center in central Iowa to earn accreditation through the American College of Radiology (ACR)’s Radiation Oncology Practice Accreditation program.
• A designated American College of Radiology (ACR) Lung Cancer Screening Center of Excellence for its ongoing commitment to responsible lung cancer screening.
• Accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC) of American College of Surgeons (ACS) Comprehensive Community Cancer Program accreditation
• Accredited by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) through the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)

MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center is a center of excellence, which encompasses comprehensive, multidisciplinary patient-centered care, innovation and research and compassionate whole-person care. Through a patient and family centered approach, we seek to understand and address the needs of patients, families, and caregivers - mind, body and soul - including physical, psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, philosophical and financial needs by providing supportive services and care to improve quality of life and manage symptoms caused by cancer or cancer treatments.

MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center is member of the world’s most recognized academic medical centers and health systems the Academic Consortium for Integrative Medicine and Health. Membership helps MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center share research and best practices in the field of Integrative Oncology while connecting them with other institutions with the same goals.

MercyOne Des Moines Radiation Oncology has long been recognized as a leader in radiation therapy and cancer care in Iowa. With a complement of board-certified physicians, a multidisciplinary staff of physicists, dosimetrists, therapists and nurses and multiple treatment systems, our radiation oncology continues to set the standard for radiation therapy in the greater Des Moines area and Iowa.

Our multi-specialty clinics like MercyOne Des Moines Surgical Care provides experienced surgeons offering general surgery, colon and rectal surgery and cancer surgery. Our surgical group is proud to be the only National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) program in Iowa. Our team-based care approach assures you one-on-one support throughout every step of your journey, from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.

As the first dedicated breast health center in central Iowa, MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care offers the expertise, technology, information and support women and their families need to make informed choices about their care. MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care is able to provide care to patients in a newly renovated, state-of-the-art facility designed specifically for women. Patients also have access to specially trained women’s health specialists who are available to assist with additional health concerns. The diagnostic services offered include in-office breast ultrasound performed by breast surgeons for image guided biopsy, staging and treatment planning.

We are proud partners with Mission Blood + Cancer and work with them closely in providing the best care to our patients with blood disorders. The level of coordinated cancer care we provide with evidence-based treatments, tumor boards, genetic counseling, and clinical trials, ensures the best care and treatment for our cancer patients.

Our multidisciplinary clinic allows cancer patients to meet with their expert care team at the same time in one place to formulate a personalized care plan, reducing time from diagnosis to treatment.

MercyOne Dubuque Cancer Center has a complete array of holistic services under one roof by our collaborative interdisciplinary care team. From diagnosis to survivorship, we offer outstanding clinical care, emotional support and guidance.  With all our services in one location, you can coordinate your appointments across multiple specialties and services without having to travel to multiple locations for care.

MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center is close to home and truly unique. It was designed to provide a broad spectrum of necessary treatment services in one easy-to-access location. Our personalized and comprehensive approach includes treatment and surgery in combination with a comprehensive breast center, genetic counseling and many support services.

MercyOne North Iowa Cancer Center is accredited through:

• American College of Radiology (ACR) for Radiation Oncology
• Received the Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI) certification, a three-year certification that recognizes high-quality care for outpatient hematology-oncology.
• A designated Lung Cancer Screening Center by the American College of Radiology (ACR)
• Joint Commission accredited facility.

A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelmingly stressful. Finding a cancer care center close to home that provides advanced diagnostic and treatment options can ease that stress. Genesis Cancer Center helps you fight cancer utilizing the next generation of cancer-fighting technology and treatments, while providing resources and support for you and your family. We maximize treatment success and minimize the impact of cancer on your life through diagnosis, treatment and recovery. With cancer centers in Davenport and Silvis … it’s all close to home in the Quad Cities.

MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Care is comprised of MercyOne Waterloo Hematology Oncology and MercyOne Radiation Oncology. For more than 35 years its been the northeast Iowa region’s only comprehensive, accredited and multidisciplinary cancer treatment center. MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Center is Iowa’s first stand-alone facility to combine both radiation and chemotherapy treatment and offer full support services in one convenient location.

Our comprehensive care, including a full range of state-of-the-art services and education resources. A multidisciplinary team approach to coordinate the best treatment options as well as provide information about ongoing clinical trials.

MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Center is dedicated to the survival and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, research, education, and the monitoring of comprehensive quality of care.

MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Center is accredited through:

• Commission on Cancer (CoC) of American College of Surgeons (ACS) three-year Comprehensive Community Cancer Program accreditation
• National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)
• Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval accreditation, which is a symbol of quality that reflects MercyOne’s commitment to providing safe and quality patient care.

For more than 25 years, thousands of patients have counted on June E. Nylen Cancer Center for exceptional care and advanced treatment options. Our team of doctors, nurses, patient advocates, and other professionals are deeply committed to caring for patients with all types of cancer and blood disorders.

We take our role very seriously, providing the highest quality and most affordable, in-network care under one roof. We know that every patient’s journey – including yours – is unique. From your first visit to survivorship, you will receive personalized, compassionate care. Our team coordinates every step of your health journey, so you can focus on your main goal: getting better.

Breast self-exams, clinical breast exams and mammograms are all important factors in early detection of breast health issues. The first step to good breast health is being educated and self-aware of your breasts on a monthly basis. Mammography continues to be the single best tool for breast cancer screening. The American Cancer Society, with support from several other medical societies, recommends screening mammograms to start at age 40, yearly or every other year, depending on personal risk for breast cancer. Even if you are not experiencing any symptoms of breast cancer, doctors still recommend getting screened as it may detect cancer in its earliest stages before symptoms are present. Schedule a visit with one of our locations below:

• MercyOne Katzmann Breast Care
• MercyOne Dakota Dunes Breast Care Center
• MercyOne Waterloo Breast Center

Cervical cancer found at an early stage is usually easier to treat. There are three main ways to screen for cervical cancer:

• The human papillomavirus (HPV) test checks cells for infection that can cause cervical cancer.
• The Pap test can find precancerous cells and cervical cancer cells.
• A HPV/Pap co-test uses an HPV test and Pap test together to check for both high-risk HPV and cervical cell changes.

The USPSTF (United States Preventative Services Task Force) recommends getting your first Pap test at age 21, followed by Pap testing every 3 years or a HPV test every 5 years. If you are over 65, check with your primary care provider to see if you still need to get tested.

Colorectal cancer is the 3rd most common cancer in the US, and is the 2nd leading cause of cancer death. It is estimated that 60% of those deaths could have been prevented with a screening. The American College of Gastroenterology recommends screenings every 10 years for people over the age of 45. Before undergoing any colorectal cancer screening test, you should consult with your provider to determine the right test for you. There are several different colorectal cancer screening options available, and your provider will recommend the option he or she thinks is best for you, based on your medical history. Common colorectal cancer screening options include:

• Stool DNA Test
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
• Colonoscopy

If you have any questions or concerns regarding screening for colorectal cancer, please speak with your primary care provider.

Medicare, Medicaid and most health insurance companies cover the cost of lung cancer screening for those who meet the specified guidelines. Check with your health insurance provider to be sure a lung cancer screening is covered under your plan. You are eligible for lung cancer screening if you meet these guidelines:

• Age 50-77
• Average 20 pack/year smoking history (number of years smoked multiplied by number of packs smoked per day)
• Current smoker or have quit within the last 15 years.
• No current symptoms of lung cancer
• Have a CT order from your provider.

Are you at risk for lung cancer? Take our quiz to find out if you are eligible for a lung cancer screening.

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Detecting prostate cancer in its early stages, when it’s easier to treat, leads to more positive outcomes. Although there are no standard or routine screening tests for prostate cancer, most prostate cancer is found in men over age 55.

The two main forms of screening include:

• Digital rectal exam (DRE)
• Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding screening for prostate cancer, please speak with your primary care provider.