The June E. Nylen Cancer Center takes great pride in offering the region’s most advanced services and treatment options for cancer and blood disorders, offering you the highest quality care from diagnosis to prevention. Our priority is helping you achieve your number one priority: getting better.
Here are a few key statistics from our last fiscal year. And we continue in our commitment for growth and excellence in cancer care for Siouxland.
Read MoreBlair Smith, 61 of Westfield, IA, did not believe he had cancer when Dr. Matthew Obinna Nwaneri, Medical Oncologist at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center, told him earlier this year. “I didn’t feel sick,” he says. “I did not have any symptoms. I went to the doctor because I hurt my shoulder, and bam, then I had cancer.”
Read MoreProstate cancer is one of the top 3 cancers diagnosed in the United States. Even though initial treatment for prostate cancer can be curative, up to 50% of patients experience a return or recurrence of the disease within 10 years. The June E. Nylen Cancer Center is one of the first clinics in the region to offer a new type of PET scan to help better identify prostate cancer.
Read MoreTo bring additional specialized oncology services to patients here in Siouxland – saving the cost and time of traveling out of town, the June E. Nylen Cancer Center has developed a partnership with Nebraska Medicine.
This partnership continues to expand, but there are currently a few programs in progress:
Read MoreThe month of November is dedicated to bringing awareness to men’s health, mentally and physically. Roy Olsen, now 62, was diagnosed with prostate cancer but today is cancer-free because he caught it early and treated it fast. Roy shares his story but also wants men to take charge of their physical health.
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 January 2022 - cancer survivors are encouraged to sign up now.
Read MoreIn November, we will be celebrating caregivers and thanking them for all they do. We can all agree that a cancer diagnosis affects close friends and family, too. During this National Family Caregiver Month, take a moment to thank the caregivers in your life and encourage others to do the same.
Read MoreThe June E. Nylen Cancer Center is proud to be a part of Shine a Light on Lung Cancer this November which is the largest coordinated lung cancer awareness program in the United States. Shine a Light on Lung Cancer educates, connects, and celebrates lung cancer communities while raising awareness about the disease. This month we have launched a new Lung Cancer Risk Assessment Quiz that determines your risk and are offering a discounted rate for all self-pay Low-Dose CT Lung Scans.
Read MoreImagine the Possibilities is leading a fun benefit for the June E. Nylen Cancer Center around Storm Lake on Thursday, October 21.
Read MoreThe annual Cross Check Cancer hockey game is scheduled for Saturday, October 23. Proceeds benefit the inpatient Bomgaars Cancer Unit at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s, that many of our patients have needed. See below for ticket and t-shirt information.
Read MoreMercyOne Dakota Dunes Breast Care Center is now selling a new design of the Pink Power t-shirts to benefit the June E. Nylen Cancer Center. The Breast Care Center has sold various versions of the Pink Power shirts over the years and their patients appreciate collecting each style.
Read MoreRegular screenings are one of the most powerful weapons against the top cancers we see in our tri-state region. Screenings truly can help prevent or find cancer early, increasing your chances of survivability. We have put together the key screenings men and women need at certain ages.
Read MoreEmployees at Sioux Valley Credit Union will be wearing jeans and pink in October for a donation to benefit the June E. Nylen Cancer Center. In addition to Casual for Cancer, they are also accepting donations from their customers to add to the contribution.
Read MoreBomgaars Ladies Night for both Sioux City stores on Hamilton Boulevard and Gordon Drive is Sunday, October 25, 2021 from 5 PM – 8 PM. During this night of festive fun and fall shopping, 5% of the total sales will be donated to the June E. Nylen Cancer Center.
Read MoreMark your calendars for Saturday, October 23 and get your ATV motors running for a great event at the Talsma’s Trail Park. Organizers have planned a Cancer Benefit Ride/Poker Run from 9am to 3pm to benefit the Patient Assistance Fund at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center.
Read MoreWe have been selected by the Sioux City’s Gordon Drive Hy-Vee store to be the benefiting non-profit in the Reusable Bag Program throughout October. We will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable red "My Heart" Bag.
Read MoreOur leadership team has been working closely with Nebraska Medicine to start a few new collaborative efforts that bring more specialized options to our patients here at our Cancer Center. One example of this is the new eConsult Program.
At this time we are piloting the eConsult Program with just leukemia and lymphoma patients. We have always encouraged second opinions if patients wanted one and the eConsult Program is a convenient option for our most complex leukemia and lymphoma cases that saves them the time and cost of going to a second facility.
Read MoreA new process was implemented at the conclusion of JENCC’s fiscal year to help determine some ways to put unrestricted donations to great work within the organization. While some of the unrestricted funds were set aside for strategic priorities and patient programs and support services, all employees had an opportunity to submit a Request for Funding. A committee made up of representatives from each department reviewed and scored all of the requests. The Committee then met and finalized the allocation of funds.
Read MoreSeptember is Childhood Cancer, Leukemia, Lymphoma, Uterine Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Prostate Cancer and Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month.
Read More"JENCC has been instrumental in keeping me around to raise my children as long as possible." Watch Katy's story of strength and courage as a stage 4 colon cancer patient diagnosed at age 37.
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