Resource Center
26 organizations that help with the parts nobody warned you about — paying for care, getting to it, staying near it, and living after it. Free to use, no account needed.
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Centers offering the complete range of cancer care under one program, including navigation and clinical trials.
Iowa City
Comprehensive Cancer Center / NCI-Designated
Iowa's only NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center; breast cancer, surgery, genetics, clinical trials, survivorship, support services.
Multiple Iowa locations
Community Oncology / Clinical Trials
Community oncology network now part of UI Health Care; on-site labs, chemotherapy infusion, clinical trials, multidisciplinary tumor boards, and rural access.
Programs focused specifically on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Mason City
Breast Imaging / Breast Center
Breast Center of North Iowa emphasizes education, advocacy, counseling, mammography, stereotactic biopsy, and breast biopsy/aspiration.
Contact via MercyOne North Iowa
Clive / Des Moines area
Breast Center
Regional accredited breast center offering breast care, cancer care, counseling, treatment planning, breast ultrasound, and rapid diagnosis.
Contact via MercyOne
Iowa City
Cancer Center / Breast Cancer Services
Breast cancer care with access to clinical trials, palliative care, genetic counseling, rehabilitation, oncology nutrition, and survivorship services.
Waukee
Breast Surgery
Opened/announced in 2026; specializes in benign and malignant breast diseases, screenings, surgery, and treatments; referral required.
Referral required
Waterloo
Community Cancer Center
Full-spectrum breast cancer diagnosis and treatment services including mammograms, MRIs, chemotherapy, and breast surgery.
Contact via UnityPoint
Des Moines
Cancer Center / NAPBC Breast Program
NAPBC-accredited breast cancer center; oncology navigators support patients before, during, and after treatment.
Cedar Rapids
Breast Center / Imaging
Only NAPBC-accredited breast center in Cedar Rapids; ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence; includes breast care coordinator and cancer risk counselor.
Contact via UnityPoint
Bettendorf
Breast Center / Quad Cities
Breast cancer care close to home; multidisciplinary team includes oncology, radiology, pathology, reconstructive surgery, nutrition, and nursing.
Grants, co-pay relief, and emergency funds for treatment costs, bills, and everyday expenses.
Central Iowa
Financial Assistance
Provides resource navigation; listed assistance fund can support eligible adult cancer patients undergoing medical oncology treatment in Central Iowa.
Contact Mission Cancer Foundation
National / Iowa eligible
Breast Cancer Financial Assistance
Limited financial assistance, breast cancer education, psychosocial support, and local resource information for eligible patients.
Apply online
Iowa City / Corridor
Breast Cancer Financial Assistance
Grants for non-medical expenses such as rent, utilities, transportation, and groceries for eligible breast cancer patients; Corridor residency/treatment eligibility noted in application.
Apply online
Rides, mileage support, and flights to and from appointments.
Statewide
Transportation / Navigation / Support
ACS support programs include Road To Recovery rides, lodging navigation, ACS CARES, survivorship and caregiver support resources.
Free or low-cost places to stay while receiving treatment away from home.
Iowa City
Free Lodging
Free lodging for eligible cancer patients and caregivers traveling for outpatient cancer treatment in Iowa City; 28 guest rooms near treatment centers.
1-319-248-5400 / 1-800-227-2345
Counseling, support groups, and mental-health care through diagnosis and beyond.
Virtual / National
Counseling / Navigation / Support
Free personalized navigation and cancer support resources by phone and online; useful statewide when local in-person group options are limited.
National / Iowa eligible
Counseling / Financial Assistance / Support Groups
Professional oncology social work support, counseling, support groups, education, resource navigation, and limited financial assistance.
800-813-HOPE (4673)
Virtual / National
Hereditary Cancer Peer Support
Virtual peer groups for BRCA1/BRCA2/PALB2 and other hereditary cancer mutations; includes previvor and mutation-specific groups.
Online registration
Genetic testing and counseling for you and your family.
Central Iowa / Multiple locations
Genetic Counseling
Cancer genetic counseling and testing; referral not required; generally can see patients quickly.
Fort Dodge
High-Risk Breast Clinic
Provides individualized risk assessment, prevention, monitoring, and breast cancer guidance; physician referral required.
Reconstruction, prosthetics, and restorative options — including areola restoration.
Davenport
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Offers breast reconstruction as part of breast surgery services; regional option for Quad Cities patients.
Iowa City
Breast Cancer Surgery / Restoration
Cancer surgery program includes diagnosis, staging, removal, restoration, and prevention; connects to specialized surgical care.
Studies you may be eligible to join, and help navigating them.
Statewide
Clinical Trials Resource
Consumer-facing clinical trials education and Iowa-specific clinical trials resource page.
info@canceriowa.org
Statewide / Community sites
Clinical Trials Network
NCORP community oncology research network bringing clinical trials and cancer care delivery research into Iowa communities.
Contact via website
Long-term follow-up, wellness, and survivorship care planning.
Virtual / Iowa available
Survivorship Support
Virtual survivorship support after treatment including group sessions, educational content, expert Q&As, connection, and symptom management.
Statewide
Cancer Resource Hub
Statewide cancer coalition resource hub for patients, caregivers, survivors, and providers.
info@canceriowa.org
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