October means PINK! Pink means Breast Cancer Awareness. And while we care for more types of cancer than just breast cancer, this October, there are multiple ways you can support the June E. Nylen Cancer Center and our mission of providing the most advanced cancer care here in Siouxland through prevention, treatment, and research.
Read MoreOne of the June E. Nylen Cancer Center’s key principles that guide our organization is QUALITY. We pursue safety and excellence in order to improve outcomes for our patients by creating an environment which supports collaboration, mutual trust, and authentic communication. Here is a list to show our dedication to our continuous quality improvement:
Read MoreThe June E. Nylen Cancer Center (JENCC) in Sioux City has been recognized by the QOPI® Certification Program, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Association for Clinical Oncology and an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), as successfully completing a three-year certification program for outpatient hematology-oncology practices that meet nationally recognized standards for quality cancer care.
Read MoreTAGG is an app that makes it easy for non-profit organizations like the June E. Nylen Cancer Center to increase fundraising by benefiting from your shopping.
Read MorePaul Schelling, a Sioux Center native, thought it was nothing when he had a swollen throat and felt a lump on the left side of his throat. Then the 22-year-old blacked out while delivering a load of hogs so scheduled an appointment to see both his local primary care physician and then an ENT specialist. A biopsy was done on the lump and the results came back as cancerous, so Paul was referred to the June E. Nylen Center where he had a PET scan and then met with his Medical Oncologist, Dr. Donald Wender, in June 2013. It was determined Paul had Stage 2 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma cancer. Dr. Wender reassured Paul and his wife, Stephanie, that it was very treatable.
Read MoreJust outside the main entrance of the June E. Nylen Cancer Center is a brick paver path and you have an opportunity to personalize and engrave a brick in this path for a $200 donation. Pay tribute to those who are battling cancer, those who have overcome cancer, and to honor those who valiantly fought it. It’s also an opportunity to recognize the caregivers whose lives have also been touched by cancer.
Read MoreMark your calendars for Saturday, July 30 and get your ATV motors running for a great event at the Talsma’s Trail Park. Organizers have planned the second annual Cancer Benefit Ride/Poker Run to benefit the Patient Assistance Fund at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center.
Read MoreSanborn, IA will be taken over by big rigs on Saturday, July 24 that will then convoy throughout parts of Northwest Iowa all to raise funds for cancer. This year will mark the ninth annual Commercial Chaos for a Cure. Since starting in 2013 as only a Truck Poker Run, $140,000 has been raised to benefit the June E. Nylen Cancer Center.
Read MoreThe annual Pink Ribbon Golf Classic is scheduled for Friday, September 9 at the Green Valley Golf Course in Sioux City. This will be the 23rd year for this fun tournament that has raised nearly $575,000 to benefit programs and services at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center. Proceeds from this year’s Pink Ribbon Golf Classic with go towards the new PET scanner.
Read MoreWe are excited to share that our Inpatient Cancer Care Nurse Coordinator, Deb Pierce, was one of five nurses honored during Nurses Week this week at the Sioux City Journal's 4th annual "Nurses, the Heart of Health Care" awards.
Read MoreA cancer diagnosis does not only impact the patient themselves. The patient’s family members, friends, and support team also go through the cancer journey with them. Being a caregiver can be tough and creates profound life changes. This is a follow-up to our most recent patient story about Luann Graff – from the perspective of Luann’s support team: her son Brad Graff, daughter Shar Borders, and neighbors Mike and Terri Farrell.
Read MoreThank you for "Rocking the Cure" with us on Saturday, April 9! The event was “totally awesome” and we raised about $85,000 in net proceeds to help our Cancer Center purchase a new PET scanner.
Read MoreWe’re participating in the myWalgreens donation program! You can donate your myWalgreens cash rewards to the June E. Nylen Cancer Center now through May 31, 2022. At Walgreens, you’ll earn unlimited 1% Walgreens Cash rewards when you shop and you can choose how much to donate. It’s that easy. Whether you’d like to contribute $1, $5, or more of your Walgreens Cash rewards you’ll be making a big difference. It really adds up!
Read MoreThe Y and the LIVESTRONG Foundation have joined together to create LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, a 12 week evidence-based physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors reclaim their total health. The Norm Waitt Sr. YMCA in South Sioux City, NE will be starting a new LIVESTRONG program in May 2022 - cancer survivors are encouraged to sign up now.
Read MoreAlthough CDC mask guidelines have changed based on community risk level, we continue to require masks for all patients, visitors and team members ages 2 and up. Masks are an important part of creating a safe environment for everyone.
Read MoreLuann Graff has always had strong faith, but her life seems to have had a lot of challenges to test it. But she’s not wavering, even with a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis in January 2016. In fact, she believes she is a walking miracle because statistics at that time for her diagnosis gave her only 6-12 months to live. Luann says, “I said from the day I was diagnosed, God has a purpose for me to fulfill His plan. I wake up every day with a positive, grateful attitude and pray I will be able to do my best to encourage and help others.” And she’s living out those words.
Read MoreRock the Cure is presented by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Klinger Companies to support the June E. Nylen Cancer Center. It’s a benefit concert featuring The Spazmatics, the ultimate ‘80s theme band, being held on April 9. Join us to shake off your winter blues, feel the rhythm, and let’s beat cancer together. Proceeds from this year’s Rock the Cure will go towards funding a new PET scanner at the Cancer Center.
Read MoreTo expand our commitment of supporting our patients with additional expert care, we are excited to announce JENCC is now part of Strands of Strength. Established in 2011 by a cancer survivor, Strands of Strength (SOS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide new wigs to patients with selection and styling support free of charge to cancer patients with hair loss due to treatment.
Read MoreKesem at University of Iowa will offer its seventh annual camp in Summer 2022, open to 60 campers from throughout the area. The camp is offered free of charge and is open to any 6–18-year-olds who has, or has had, a parent or primary caregiver with cancer. There are other free programs throughout the year for both the children and the adults, and it is a great way to connect with other families impacted by cancer.
Read MoreCervical cancer can often be found early, and sometimes even prevented, by having regular screening tests. If detected early, cervical cancer is one of the most successfully treatable cancers. Gynecologists recommend most women aged 21-65 years should get pap smears (at least) every three years as part of routine preventive care.
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