Cancer Resources
American Cancer Society
Provides information on cancer, staying healthy, treatment & support (transportation/lodging) & more. Helps with questions about health insurance.
Des Moines, IA 50309
American Lung Association- Iowa
Provides guidance and resources to assist those who want to quit smoking.
Quitline Iowa 800-QUIT-NOW
Keywords; Tobacco, vape, smoking, quit smoking, dip, vaping, stats, e-cig, e-cigarettes, clean air, stop smoking, teen vape, stop cig, help, quitline, quit line, quit now
Des Moines, IA 50322
Family Cancer Network
Patient Service Grant Program
Our Patient Service Grant Program directly supports families affected by blood or pediatric cancer. Since 2019, we’ve distributed over $100,000 to cover various expenses, like
- Travel to and from appointments
- Rent
- Groceries
- School supplies
- Hearing aids
- Tutoring from missing class for treatment
- …& so much more
We focus on patients, so they can focus on their fight.
This program is available for qualified blood or pediatric cancer patients to support their personalized financial needs. To receive assistance, please fill out the grant application at the link below.
Des Moines, IA 50312
Iowa Cancer Consortium
The Iowa Cancer Consortium is Iowa’s statewide comprehensive cancer coalition. As a leader in cancer control, the Iowa Cancer Consortium offers the state’s cancer stakeholders access to resources, expertise, and non-competitive collaboration across traditional boundaries for a bigger impact in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and quality of life.
Grant opportunities on the website.
North Liberty, IA 52317
Cancer
Cancer Clinical Trials in Iowa
Explore your treatment options and learn how you can contribute to cancer research.
Cancer, genetics
Mission Cancer + Blood
Cancer options, blood, genetics, support, financial assistance
Genetics 515-237-7094, fax 515-235-8372
Newton , IA 50208
mammograms and pap smears
Care for Yourself- Breast and Cervical Cancer Screenings (Mammograms) (Pap)
It is important that you schedule your routine breast cancer and cervical cancer health screenings. With Care for Yourself, many women are eligible for free or low-cost breast cancer screenings (clinical breast exams and mammograms), and cervical cancer screenings (Pap testing and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing).
If you are between 21 and 64, you can count on us to help you with free or low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings. We are here to help you find confidential, caring health care so you can be around to experience even more special memories.
Keywords: breast, mammograms, pap, HPV
Des Moines, IA 50319
Disclaimer: This information was provided by agencies in the community. It may not be all-encompassing and some information changes often. For Jasper County offices and contact information, browse our county directory.
Updates: If you have an addition or edit to our Resource Guide, please contact us at jaspercocares@jasperia.org.
