Support & Amenities

According to our own Deb Wilbur, MD, you are a survivor from the moment you receive your diagnosis. There are many people – from our social worker and dietitian, to peer support groups – who are here to walk this journey with you. Browse through our cancer classes and events; learn more about our survivorship program and The Especially for You Race Against Breast Cancer, or read the survivor stories of those who have been down this path before you.

You shouldn't have to face cancer alone.

Find more detailed information on cancer services available to you.

Supportive Care

We offer a variety of support groups for patients and family members, Hospice, Palliative Care, and the Family Caregivers Center of Mercy, as well as Lymphedema Management Services.

Individual needs for spiritual care or prayer are available by contacting Chaplain Tammy Buseman, Mercy Pastoral Care, at (319) 398-6106 or tbuseman@mercycare.org.

The Mercy Cancer Hopeline

If you need information on cancer or have questions, call the Mercy Cancer Hopeline at (319) 365-HOPE (4673) or 1-800-642-6329 and talk to one of our knowledgeable Nurse Educators. This service is free, and is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.