Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa

Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center Patient Care Services

State-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment service for adults is coordinated through Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center in the John and Mary Pappajohn Clinical Cancer Center while pediatric oncology care is provided through the University of Iowa Children's Hospital. Our multidisciplinary center includes physicians and other staff with expertise in medical oncology, surgery, radiation oncology, cancer immunotherapy, supportive care, and psychosocial aspects of cancer.

Experts are available for all types of cancer. Multidisciplinary services are exemplified by the following fully integrated disease-based programs:

• Bone Marrow and Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplant Program
• Brain Tumor Treatment Group
• Breast Care Program
• Familial Cancer Consultation Service
• Gynecologic Oncology Program
• Head and Neck Oncology Program
• Leukemia and Lymphoma Program
• Palliative Care Program
• Thoracic Oncology Program
• Urologic Oncology Program

Clinical Trial Participation

We encourage community physician colleagues to enroll patients in clinical trials. Please see our web site for the most up-to-date list of clinical trial information, including contact physicians, at http://smrs.healthcare.uiowa.edu/sip/SIPControlServlet or call the Cancer Information Service at the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at 800-237-1225.

Outreach Clinics

HCCC physicians also provide services in various clinics throughout Eastern Iowa. For a complete listing of our additional outreach locations please see our web site.

Support and Resources

Additional support services are provided to our patients to enhance the excellent clinical care they receive, including:

• Advanced Directives Counseling
• Cancer Information Service (800-237-1225)
• Community Resources
• Family and Individual Counseling
• Fertility Issues Counseling
• Interpreter and Translational Services
• Relaxation and Imagery Education
• Social Services and Financial Resources
• Smoking Cessation Assistance
• Speech Pathology
• Spiritual Support
• Support Groups
  • Bone Marrow Transplant Support Group
  • Brain Tumor Support Group
  • Breast Cancer Support Group
  • General Cancer Support Group
  • Gynecology Oncology Patient and Family Support Group
  • Leukemia Society Family Support Group
  • Look Good….Feel Better Program
  • Lung Cancer Patient and Family Support Group
  • Online (Computer) Cancer Support Group
  • Outreach Cancer Support Groups
  • Prostate Cancer Support Group
  • Radiation Therapy Support Group
• Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Recreational Therapy
• Transportation, Parking, Meals, and Lodging Assistance