Breast Cancer Resources
Get past just surviving cancer - start thriving!
Cancer and the process of fighting it can have many effects on the body. Mercy developed Thrive to empower patients with the tools to deal with the burdens of this devastating disease.
Get more than just treatment. Come full circle on your road to recovery with another component of Mercy's comprehensive cancer services.
Support Groups & Sessions
Especially for You Support Group
After-breast cancer support group meets the fourth Tuesday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the Hall-Perrine Cancer Center Community Room. For more information, call 365-HOPE (4673) or (800) 642-6329.
Live by Living
Live By Living provides transformative outdoor experiences for cancer survivors and their caregivers. Their day hikes are structured to help you build up your strength and stamina, find solace in the beauty of nature, and make new friends with people who understand what you’ve been through. They're cancer-based, but not cancer-focused. Learn more about Iowa programs and events.
Community Resources
The American Cancer Society offers a variety of programs. For more information, call (319) 365-5241.
Care for Yourself provides free or low-cost breast cancer screenings—such as clinical breast exams and mammograms—and cervical cancer screenings—like Pap testing and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing) for Iowans between 21 and 64 years of age. Call (866) 339-7909.
If the inability to pay is preventing you or someone you know from having breast care, Especially for You funds are available. Call (319) 221-8889.
Other Resources
Care for Yourself provides free or low-cost breast cancer screenings—such as clinical breast exams and mammograms—and cervical cancer screenings—like Pap testing and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing) for Iowans between 21 and 64 years of age.
