Hall-Perrine Cancer Center

05/05/2026

Thrive Oncology Fitness Program's Summer Classes Are Now Available!
Register today by calling (319) 369-4485. Classes are Free.

June 8th - Tai Chi & Snack w/ Dietitian
June 15th - Strength & Balance Training
June 22nd - Weight Training
June 29th - Chair Yoga
July 13th - Tai Chi
July 20th - Strength & Balance
July 27th - Weight Training & Snack w/ Dietitian
August 3rd - Chair Yoga

04/30/2026

We want to say thank you to all of the volunteers who create moments that matter. In this video, we highlight Carole and her decades of dedication as a Mercy volunteer. She also considers herself a Grateful Patient, too. Learn more about Carole and her support of Mercy as a donor and volunteer at www.mercycare.org/giving/grateful-patient-giving/.

04/28/2026

Prostate cancer treatment is evolving. Mercy Medical Center's Urology Clinic is now offering focal therapy—an innovative approach designed to treat cancer while minimizing side effects. Learn more: www.hallperrinecancercenter.org/cancer/testing-treatment/cancer-surgery/focal-therapy/.

04/24/2026

This week is Healthcare Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible impact our volunteers have across Mercy and Hall-Perrine Cancer Center. We want to say thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who create moments that matter. Volunteers like Ray bring comfort to patients during their treatments by providing warm blankets, food and a smile. We appreciate you sharing your time, talents and your heart with us.

04/17/2026

Watery eyes, constant sneezing, scratchy throat—sound familiar?

On KCRG-TV9 Midday, Shane Gailushas, MD, explains why seasonal allergies can feel worse this time of year and how to manage them day to day. Because feeling better shouldn’t be seasonal.

04/14/2026

🚴‍♀️ Ride with Purpose. Ride to Support the Hope Fund!
Mark your calendar—Spokes of Hope Bike Ride is happening Saturday, June 6!

Pedal for a cause and support the Hall-Perrine Cancer Center’s Hope Fund.
✅ Choose your ride: 3 distance options
✅ Enjoy staggered morning start times from the Sag Wagon
✅ Score a free event t-shirt with registration

👉 Register today: www.runsignup.com/Race/IA/CedarRapids/SpokesOfHope
📧 Questions? Contact Koley at (319) 558 9740 or [email protected]

04/09/2026

We are incredibly grateful to share the story—and generosity—of cancer survivor Julie Knutson.
After battling cancer four times over the past six years, Julie turned her experience into something powerful. In 2025, she launched Signs of Hope, creating and donating handcrafted wooden signs filled with encouragement for others facing cancer.
Thanks to Julie’s generous donation, we were able to share these signs with our patients—offering small but meaningful reminders of strength, resilience, and hope during difficult moments.
Julie’s favorite quote says it best: “Cancer didn’t bring me to my knees; it brought me to my feet.”
In just one year, Julie has donated more than 2,700 signs across Iowa, with a goal of reaching 3,000 by the end of 2026. Her kindness has already touched lives in communities including Waterloo, Iowa City, Dubuque, Des Moines, and Cedar Rapids—here with our patients.
Julie, we are so thankful for your courage, your heart, and your willingness to give back in such a meaningful way. Your signs are more than words, they are moments of hope.

04/02/2026

As colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women under 50, it's more important than ever to screen for cancer with a colonoscopy. It is the only procedure during which your provider can identify and often remove pre-cancerous polyps before they develop further.

Schedule your screening at www.mercycare.org/cancerscreening.

04/01/2026

03/24/2026

Life doesn’t slow down for cancer—but a simple screening can make all the difference.

When Kara went in for her routine colon cancer screening at 45, she never expected to be diagnosed with colon cancer. Because it was caught early, her care team was able to act quickly—and today, she’s back to living the life she loves.

Early detection saves lives. If you’re 45 or older, it’s time to talk to your provider about getting screened. Learn more at www.mercycare.org/GI.

03/19/2026

After the colorectal cancer screening age was lowered to 45, Jodie's family provider recommended she get her colonoscopy to determine if some symptoms she was having were from menopause or something more. From that screening, Jodie was diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer.

New data shows colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths among younger adults. Learn more and get your screening scheduled at www.mercycare.org/cancerscreening.