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Tumor Boards

Getting the right treatment for your cancer from the start is extremely important. That’s why at Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, we have dedicated teams of experts that specialize in your specific type of cancer.  

These multidisciplinary teams are made up of health care specialists and providers — pathologists, oncologists, radiologists, surgeons, nurses, and others — who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of the specific cancers they represent. They meet regularly to discuss new and complex cancer cases. 

The types of cases these boards may discuss include rare cancers that need a specialized approach to treatment or if a patient has tried standard treatments and is seeking new options.

While community hospitals may have a single tumor board, NCI-designated comprehensive cancer centers typically have multiple boards. At Holden, we have tumor boards, with each one dedicated to major types of cancer, such as: 

 

  • Breast cancers
  • Endocrine cancers
  • Gastrointestinal cancers
  • Gynecologic cancers
  • Head and neck cancers
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Melanoma
  • Multiple myeloma
  • Neurological cancers
  • Pediatric cancers
  • Sarcoma
  • Thoracic cancers
  • Urologic cancers

When it comes to providing the best cancer treatments, it's important to consider the perspectives of each expert involved in your care. At Holden, every member of our tumor boards has specialized training and experience in the specific cancer they seek to diagnose and treat. That's why tumor boards are an invaluable resource — this team approach results in some of the most comprehensive and coordinated treatment plans available. 

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Clinical Cancer Center, Medical Center University
Pomerantz Family Pavilion (PFP)
1-319-356-4200
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In Medical Center University
200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242
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Patient Stories

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Educational Resources

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Support Groups

American Cancer Society - Look Good...Feel Better Program

Service provided by the Fourth Floor Salon cosmetologists.

Learn more about the Look Good...Feel Better® Program.

American Cancer Society Resource Center - Burlington
Blood and Marrow Transplant Caregiver Support Group - Des Moines

For caregivers, this group will be a blend of open discussion, as well as educational information to help with practical advice and guidance from both health-care professionals and other caregivers themselves.

Blood Cancer Family Support Group - Des Moines

For adult patients with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, myeloma, or myelodysplastic syndromes and their family and friends

Blood Cancer Support Group - Iowa City

This gathering offers support and open discussion around a diagnosis of leukemia, Hodgkin lymphoma, non-Hodgkin lymphoma or multiple myeloma for patients, family members, friends and survivors.

Affiliated with Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Cancer Caregiver Support Group

Caring for a loved one with cancer presents a unique set of challenges. 

Family and friends who are taking care of a cancer patient are invited to attend therapy group for caregivers.

In these groups, caregivers will offer support, exchange ideas, and learn strategies to cope with the stress that comes with caring for a cancer patient.

Cancer Patient Therapy
Cleaning for a Reason - Keokuk

Provides free house cleaning once per month for four months during the time the woman is in treatment, and helps women who are going through cancer treatment

Community Hospital Outreach Cancer Support Group - Fort Madison
Group therapy for cancer patients

We offer group therapy for men and women of all ages who have a cancer diagnosis. The therapy sessions provide a safe environment for supportive interactions, education, and sharing of experiences. The groups practice mindfulness, acceptance, and self-compassion. Wherever you are in your cancer journey—recently diagnosed, in active treatment, or finished with therapy—please join us.

Henry County Outreach Support Group
Keokuk Outreach Cancer Support Group
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Telephone Support Group

Visit their website.

Multiple Myeloma Support Group of Eastern Iowa

Offered by UI Health Care's Blood and Marrrow Transplant Program for patients and caregivers.

What's on Your Mind? - Des Moines

A group or individual counseling program for people with cancer and/or their families. Patients and family members are welcome to come to group counseling or may set up individual appointments.

Call for more information on meeting dates and locations.

Yoga Support Group for Cancer Survivors - Iowa City

This group is open to any cancer survivor in the community. Participants must submit a signed medical waiver prior to starting. Waivers can be faxed or emailed. Please wear comfortable clothes and bring your own yoga mat.

Meetings are held over zoom.

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Awards and Recognition

U.S. News & World Report - Cancer
In 2025-26 our Cancer program was ranked 42 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
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Iowa's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Iowa. This designation recognizes our ability to offer Iowans more cancer treatment options than most U.S. cancer centers, including a vast array of clinical trials of some of the newest therapies.

An emerging body of evidence suggests that treatment at a comprehensive cancer center may offer patients better chances for long-term survival.
Learn more
The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC)
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is one of the nation’s longest accredited cancer centers from the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

To achieve CoC accreditation, cancer centers are regularly reviewed to ensure they meet standards that evaluate the services offered by the program.

As a CoC-accredited cancer center, Holden applies a multidisciplinary approach and treats cancer as a complex group of diseases that requires consultation and collaboration among surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, diagnostic radiologists, pathologists, and other health care professionals that specialize in cancer care. Patients benefit from having access to clinical trials, screening and prevention events, palliative care, genetic counseling, rehabilitation, oncology nutrition, and survivorship services.
Iowa's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Iowa. This designation recognizes our ability to offer Iowans more cancer treatment options than most U.S. cancer centers, including a vast array of clinical trials of some of the newest therapies.

An emerging body of evidence suggests that treatment at a comprehensive cancer center may offer patients better chances for long-term survival.
Learn more
Iowa's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Iowa. This designation recognizes our ability to offer Iowans more cancer treatment options than most U.S. cancer centers, including a vast array of clinical trials of some of the newest therapies.

An emerging body of evidence suggests that treatment at a comprehensive cancer center may offer patients better chances for long-term survival.
Learn more
Iowa's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Iowa. This designation recognizes our ability to offer Iowans more cancer treatment options than most U.S. cancer centers, including a vast array of clinical trials of some of the newest therapies.

An emerging body of evidence suggests that treatment at a comprehensive cancer center may offer patients better chances for long-term survival.
Learn more
U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric Cancer
In 2025-26 our Pediatric Cancer program was ranked 48th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Learn more
Iowa's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Iowa. This designation recognizes our ability to offer Iowans more cancer treatment options than most U.S. cancer centers, including a vast array of clinical trials of some of the newest therapies.

An emerging body of evidence suggests that treatment at a comprehensive cancer center may offer patients better chances for long-term survival.
Learn more
Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) logo
Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT)
FACT is an internally recognized accrediting body for hospitals that perform stem cell transplants. This accreditation puts the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapies Program on a select list of institutions that meet the most rigorous standards in every aspect of stem cell therapy, including clinical care, donor management, cell collection, processing, storage, transportation, administration, and cell release.
Iowa's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Iowa. This designation recognizes our ability to offer Iowans more cancer treatment options than most U.S. cancer centers, including a vast array of clinical trials of some of the newest therapies.

An emerging body of evidence suggests that treatment at a comprehensive cancer center may offer patients better chances for long-term survival.
Learn more
Iowa's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Iowa. This designation recognizes our ability to offer Iowans more cancer treatment options than most U.S. cancer centers, including a vast array of clinical trials of some of the newest therapies.

An emerging body of evidence suggests that treatment at a comprehensive cancer center may offer patients better chances for long-term survival.
Learn more
Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) logo
Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT)
FACT is an internally recognized accrediting body for hospitals that perform stem cell transplants. This accreditation puts the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapies Program on a select list of institutions that meet the most rigorous standards in every aspect of stem cell therapy, including clinical care, donor management, cell collection, processing, storage, transportation, administration, and cell release.
Iowa's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Iowa. This designation recognizes our ability to offer Iowans more cancer treatment options than most U.S. cancer centers, including a vast array of clinical trials of some of the newest therapies.

An emerging body of evidence suggests that treatment at a comprehensive cancer center may offer patients better chances for long-term survival.
Learn more
Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT) logo
Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapy (FACT)
FACT is an internally recognized accrediting body for hospitals that perform stem cell transplants. This accreditation puts the Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Therapies Program on a select list of institutions that meet the most rigorous standards in every aspect of stem cell therapy, including clinical care, donor management, cell collection, processing, storage, transportation, administration, and cell release.
Iowa's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Iowa. This designation recognizes our ability to offer Iowans more cancer treatment options than most U.S. cancer centers, including a vast array of clinical trials of some of the newest therapies.

An emerging body of evidence suggests that treatment at a comprehensive cancer center may offer patients better chances for long-term survival.
Learn more
Pheo Para Alliance Center of Excellence logo
Pheo Para Alliance Center of Excellence
Pheo Para Alliance has designated University of Iowa Health Care as a Center of Excellence for pediatric and adult cancers—the first designation made in Iowa and the surrounding states. The program recognizes institutions worldwide for providing cutting-edge, quality, multi-disciplinary care and participating in pheochromocytoma (pheo) or paraganglioma (para) research.
Iowa's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Iowa. This designation recognizes our ability to offer Iowans more cancer treatment options than most U.S. cancer centers, including a vast array of clinical trials of some of the newest therapies.

An emerging body of evidence suggests that treatment at a comprehensive cancer center may offer patients better chances for long-term survival.
Learn more
National Accreditation Program for Breast Cancers (NAPBC)
Our Breast Health Center is a NAPBC-accredited center through the American College of Surgeons. The accreditation means we've exceeded a set of standards for leadership, clinical services, research, community outreach, professional education, and quality improvement for our patients.

Each breast center must undergo a rigorous evaluation and review of its performance and meet or exceed nationally recognized quality performance measures for breast cancer treatment.
ACR logo Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
University of Iowa Health Care is a designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence (BICOE) by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The BICOE designation is awarded to breast imaging centers that achieve excellence by seeking and earning accreditation in all the ACR’s voluntary breast imaging accreditation programs and module, including mammography, stereotactic breast biopsy, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI. At the Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, we also use the most advanced technologies and techniques, including 3-D mammography (tomosynthesis), for screening and diagnosis.
American College of Surgeons Accredited
Our Breast Health Center is a National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC)-accredited cancer, which means we've exceeded a set of standards for leadership, clinical services, research, community outreach, professional education, and quality improvement for our patients.
Learn more
Iowa's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center
Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center is the only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Iowa. This designation recognizes our ability to offer Iowans more cancer treatment options than most U.S. cancer centers, including a vast array of clinical trials of some of the newest therapies.

An emerging body of evidence suggests that treatment at a comprehensive cancer center may offer patients better chances for long-term survival.
Learn more
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