Family Donates ‘Betsy Bags’ for Chemo Patients with Nausea Issues
The family of Elizabeth Ann “Betsy” Bueltel want to offer security to area cancer patients who experience sudden nausea issues. Betsy Bueltel passed away after an eight-month battle with lung cancer. “Mom was the kind of person who wanted to remain as active as possible, but the fear of sudden nausea in public caused her [...]
2012 Race for Hope Ambassadors announced – Race for Hope 9-15-2012
Today the June E. Nylen Cancer Center officially announced the ambassadors for the 16th annual 2012 Race for Hope. Register for the race here. George Glass (right), 34, a thyroid cancer survivor, was named Race Ambassador, and Reed Eckert, 13, is the race’s Youth Ambassador. The two were announced in a ceremony at the Adams [...]
Cancer Survivor’s Day to take in Bandits game
This year marks the 17th annual National Cancer Survivors Day (NCSD) celebration sponsored locally by the June E. Nylen Cancer Center, and this year we’re putting a pigskin twist on the annual event. In Sioux City, we’re inviting survivors to a Sioux City Bandits game, complete with a tailgate party on June 23. The purpose [...]
Healing Art: Support group helps families, survivors work through emotions
A new Art Therapy program sponsored by the June E. Nylen Cancer Center is helping patients and families express their emotions and share a little of themselves in an artistic way. The program began in March and is led by Melissa Wallace. “The artwork that is created is an individual reflection of inner emotions, [...]
Breast Reconstruction Surgery Program – April 19, 2011
June E. Nylen Cancer Center, 230 Nebraska Street, Sioux City, IA 51101 For More Information, Contact: Tracy Shook, Director of Marketing, 712-252-9426 Persons are invited to attend a free seminar on breast reconstruction at the cancer center Tuesday, April 19 at 5:30 p.m. This program will be presented by Dr. Kelly Gallego, a board certified [...]
