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Join us for a gentle yoga class designed specifically for individuals affected by cancer. Take a moment to breathe, stretch, and restore. Caregivers are welcome to attend.

What to Expect 

• Slow, accessible movements 
• A focus on relaxation, breathwork, and stress relief 
• No previous yoga experience required 
• Modifications offered for all abilities 
• Participate from the comfort of home via Zoom 

How to Participate 

Email [email protected] to register.

Participants must submit a signed medical waiver before attending. Waivers may be faxed or emailed. 

A Zoom link will be provided after registration and submission or a signed medical waiver.

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.

This group is intended for anyone whose cancer has progressed to Stage IV. For information, call (515) 241-8505.

For adult patients with leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, myeloma or myelodysplastic syndromes and their family and friends. For information, call (515) 241-8505.

Meetings will take place on the 2nd Thursday of every other month: January, March, May, July, September, and November.

For cancer caregivers, this group is a blend of open discussion as well as educational information to help with practical advice and guidance from both healthcare professionals and other caregivers themselves. The group meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. virtually. For information, call (515) 241-4234.

This group is open to patients who are newly diagnosed, currently getting treatment, have completed treatment or are at any stage in their colorectal cancer journey and their family members and friends. Throughout the year, each member of the Stoddard colorectal cancer multidisciplinary team will speak to the group.

For information, call (515) 241-4344.

This support group is open to persons with ovarian or any type of gynecological cancer and survivors as well as their families and friends.

For more information, call (515) 241-4231.

This is a support group for those who have had a diagnosis of breast cancer.  It is open to patients who are newly diagnosed, currently getting treatment, have completed treatment or are at any stage in their cancer journey.

For information, call (515) 241-8505.

A national support group for prostate cancer survivors and their families that offers information, counseling and educational meetings. For information, call (515) 241-4231.

This group is intended for anyone who has a diagnosis of oral, head or neck cancer. It is open to patients that are newly diagnosed, currently getting treatment, have completed treatment or at any stage in their cancer journey and to their family members. For information, call (515) 241-3399.

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8-weekly sessions led by trained nurse practitioner.  Please register for this class by calling (515) 243-2584.

In lieu of a support group, MercyOne Cancer Center offers three one-on-one counselling complementary sessions with one of two licensed behavioral health counselors. Call MercyOne Cancer Center resource center at 515-643-8206 or MercyOne Des Moines Behavioral Health Care Clinic at 515-643-9030 to schedule an appointment.

Comfort Health Center for Women Education Room held at 1601 NW 114th Street, Clive, Iowa. The cost is free and registration is recommended by calling (515) 222-7460.

MercyOne is the host of a cancer education series held on from at the MercyOne Health & Fitness Center, Conference Room 4, 12493 University Avenue, Clive, Iowa. The series is free of charge and following the lecture participants are welcome to join in a spin class led by Dr. Deming.

The Cancer Support Group meets monthly on the second Thursday in Conference Room A from 5-7 p.m. MercyOne Centerville Medical Center, One St. Joseph’s Drive Centerville, Iowa 52544.

The Touch of Courage support group is designed to assist women dealing with breast cancer through emotional support and education. The group meets the first Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in Room 1 of the MercyOne Kimball Ridge Center, 2101 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo. Sessions are free of charge to all participants. For more information, call 319-232-8691.

The MercyOne Waterloo Cancer Center offers Care and Share, a support group for individuals, families and friends who are coping with a cancer diagnosis. Care and Share is offered the first Tuesday of each month at Covenant Cancer Treatment Center, 200 East Ridgeway, Waterloo, IA. Group discussions are facilitated by a licensed social worker. Sessions are offered free of charge to all participants. For more information call 319-272-2816.

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

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.