The June E. Nylen Cancer Center (JENCC) has been awarded a $2 million grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to support two renovation and expansion projects aimed at advancing cancer care for patients throughout Siouxland. This transformational gift, combined with more than $550,000 in additional contributions from local donors, will fund the entire cost for critical updates to JENCC’s chemotherapy and infusion mixing area and the addition of a designated room for its increasing theranostics volumes.
Read More1 in 8 women born in the U. S. will get breast cancer. Iowa has one of the fastest-growing rates of breast cancer nationwide and mammogram rates still need improving.
Council Oak Supply wants to raise awareness about breast cancer and support local patients with all types of cancer. Get your tickets now for Tie A Ribbon, an event on Wednesday, October 1 from 6-8 PM at their location at 101 W 3rd Street in Sioux City, featuring a coffee bar, cocktails, charcuterie, desserts, live music, as well as fabulous silent auction items.
Read MoreHere are several events and breast cancer awareness promotions happening in the month of October
Read MoreThe 26th Annual Pink Ribbon Golf Classic held on Friday, September 5 once again raised a record amount! The Pink Ribbon Golf Committee is excited to share that this year's record net amount raised is $54,482. Proceeds will be used to purchase new breast treatment positioning boards for our radiation therapy machines.
Read MoreIn its drive to provide the most advanced cancer care in Northwest Iowa, the June E. Nylen Cancer (JENCC) has reached another milestone — a prestigious stamp of approval by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). This voluntary certification specifically recognizes JENCC for meeting the strict standards required by the society’s Quality Oncology Practice Initiative (QOPI®) program.
Read MoreUnityPoint Health is excited to share that it has assumed ownership of MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center, including the hospital and several of its facilities, on September 1, 2025. The new name is UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s - Downtown. This also includes the June E. Nylen Cancer Center, which was a joint venture of the two hospitals.
Read MoreJoin us on Wednesday, September 24 at 5:00 for a free informational session on home care, hospice, and other community support services. Four different organizations will share about the criteria and cost of their programs, and you will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Read MoreThe June E. Nylen Cancer Center (JENCC) is the featured cover for the June issue of the Midwest Medical Edition (MED) Magazine. MED Magazine covers health news and information across Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and North Dakota.
Read MoreThe June E. Nylen Cancer Center (JENCC) successfully attained accreditation from the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) APEx - Accreditation Program for Excellence®. APEx provides external validation that a radiation oncology program is delivering high-quality patient care. JENCC’s accreditation is effective until April 2029.
Read MoreThis year’s Pink Ribbon Golf Classic is scheduled for Friday, September 5 at the Whispering Creek Golf Course in Sioux City. Team check-in is 8:00 am and the shotgun start is at 9:00 am.
Read MoreThe following is what Tina Wickersham, one of the 5,500 patients we cared for last year, shared at our Rock the Cure fundraising event in April:
“What the heck am I going to say? I didn’t know s*%# about cancer. Then I got it. I did not care about cancer. And I definitely didn’t want to hear about breast cancer. Then I got it, and now I am in front of all of you talking about my breasts! So here goes. I’m sure there are a lot of cancer stories in this room tonight. Here is mine…
Read MoreThe Anthem was rockin’ on Saturday, April 5 to a sold-out crowd for the 4th annual Rock the Cure presented by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino & Klinger Companies to support the June E. Nylen Cancer Center. The night featured Above the Covers, Northwest Iowa's premier cover band.
Read MoreMore Iowans are surviving cancer than ever before, but this population has unique needs that require specialized support from health care providers, communities, and caregivers, according to the 2025 Cancer in Iowa report issued by the Iowa Cancer Registry.
Read MoreWe are excited to announce our 4th annual Rock the Cure event on April 5 presented by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sioux City and Klinger Companies, Inc.. Tickets are now on sale for this benefit concert featuring Above the Covers, Northwest Iowa's premier cover band whose high energy will be sure to have you dancing, singing, and rocking out like nobody is watching!
Read More“We are a state-of-the-art Cancer Center that can provide the very best care here, so patients do not have to travel outside of this region,” says Dr. Lisa Chaiken, Radiation Oncologist at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center (JENCC). The oncologists and leadership are committed to ensuring Siouxland has access to the most advanced cancer diagnosis and treatment options and have now started using a new and very targeted therapy option for recurrent prostate cancer.
Read MoreThe providers and staff at the June E. Nylen Cancer Center (JENCC) are proud to offer comprehensive cancer care to the Siouxland region. We are working tirelessly to strengthen and expand our services to ensure we are offering the most advanced cancer diagnosis and treatment options locally.
Read More“I have had a lot of mountains in my life to get to where I am,” says Ashley Patten of Anthon, Iowa. “I didn’t think I could handle more, but I learned I could. Cancer was just another mountain for me to climb. I love my job, the people who have helped me along the way, and I was going to do whatever it took to fly again.”
Read MoreTo alleviate some of the pressure points caused by one of our greatest challenges over the last couple of years of recruiting oncologists, we partnered with Eagle Telemedicine back in July and started utilizing their tele-oncology service to provide our Cancer Center’s inpatient hospital medical oncologist coverage and our 24/7 call.
Read MoreThank you to Council Oak Supply and many other generous supporters for raising $12,425 at the Tie A Ribbon – Coffee and Cocktails for Cancer event on October 30. The proceeds will go to our Patient Assistance Program.
Read MoreCouncil Oak Supply wants to raise awareness about breast cancer and support local cancer patients in need. Get your tickets now for Tie A Ribbon on Wednesday, October 30 from 6:30-8:30pm at their location at 101 W 3rd Street in Sioux City featuring an expresso bar, cocktails, delicious appetizers and desserts, as well as fabulous silent auction items.
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