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Support Groups

Life Beyond Breast Cancer

John Stoddard


A free support group for those who have had a diagnosis of breast cancer.  For information, call 515.241.8505
 

Writing Circle Mondays

Charlie Cutler Healing


Register by calling 515.241.8505
 


Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
*8 weeks of
intentional authentic living
 

From Within Wellness


Registration Required and there is a cost.
 

 

Compression Garments, Breast Form & Bras

Women’s Health Boutique
*Appointment needed


UnityPoint at Home
12695 University Ave.
Suite 120
Clive, IA 

515.225.6893

Stacey’s Bra & Mastectomy Center
*Appointment needed


10453 Hickman Road
Urbandale, IA 
staceysmastectomycenter.com

515.270.1399

Fittings Unlimited 


3257 100th St.
Urbandale, IA 
iowafittingsunlimited.com

515.727.1406

 

Wigs & Hair Resources


Studio 409 Salon
(Strands for Strength)
*Appointment needed
 

1721 25th St. 
West Des Moines, IA
studio409wigs.com

515.457.9534
*free with referral from doctor


Roslin’s on Fifth
(Strands for Strength)
*Appointment needed
 

118 5th St
West Des Moines, IA
roslinsonfifth.com

515.271.0508
*free with referral from doctor

 

TranZitions Salon & Beauty Bar
(Strands for Strength)
*Appointment needed
 

1336E Madison Ave.
Des Moines, IA

515.943.7970
*free with referral from doctor


We’ve Got You Covered Wigs, LLC
 

2821 77th St.
Urbandale, IA 

515.278.4880


EMPOWER Boutique and Salon 
*Appointment needed
 

John Stoddard Cancer Center 
1221 Pleasant St. 
Suite A-100
Des Moines, IA
johnstoddardcancer.org

515.241.4243


Mr. Executive
*Appointment needed
 

6983 University
Windsor Heights, IA
mrexecutive.com

515.274.4049


Mercy Cancer Center
*Appointment needed
 

411 Laurel St.
Suite 1380
Des Moines, IA
mercydesmoines.org

515.643.8206


Shelly’s Apollo
*Appointment needed
 

9500 University Ave.
Suite 1107
West Des Moines, IA 

515.537.3881


Mid-K Beauty Supply
*Self-service Wigs
 

1251 University Ave
Des Moines, IA

515.244.0372


Caring & Comfort
*Appointment needed (Custom Wigs with Own Hair)
 

PMB-108
2136 Ford Parkway
St. Paul, MN 55116
caringandcomfort.com

651.690.4100

 

Fitness & Wellness

Above and Beyond Cancer

 

  • Total Training Fitness
  • Indoor Cycling
  • Kinstretch
  • Healing Yoga
  • Mindful Meditation
  • Urban Poling
  • Recovery & Beyond
  • Tai Chi for Fall Prevention
  • Cancer Education Series
  • Aquatics to Restore and Heal
  • Cooking + Nutrition
  • Book Club
  • Adventure fitness + Forest Bathing
  • Bike Club
  • Art + Music as Therapy
  • Reiki + Sound
     

Registration is required. 
Visit aboveandbeyondcancer.org for more information.

Charlie Cutler Healing and Wellness Program

 

  • Meals that Matter
  • Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
  • Art Therapy
  • Acupuncture
  • Massage Therapy
     

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction call: 515.241.8505

Meals that Matter call: 515.241.3343
 

 

Sexual Health Support

      Pelvic Health Specialists      

The Iowa Clinic Physical Therapy


515.875.9706
 

      The Iowa Clinic OB/GYN      

Dr. Amy McEntaffer


515.875.9290
 

 

John Stoddard Resources

Oncology Nurse Navigator

 

  • Help patients identify and overcome barriers to care
  • Empower patients and provide advocacy
    Provide emotional support and address psychological needs
  • Reinforce education on cancer diagnosis and treatment
  • Connect to support services within John Stoddard and the community
  • Facilitate support groups
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary team
  • Address survivorship through the continuum
     

515.241.4018

Oncology Social Worker

 

  • Coping strategies and stress management
  • Financial and insurance concerns
  • Transportation access
  • Disability questions
  • Temporary lodging during treatment
  • Mental health resources
  • Access to support groups
  • Advanced Directives (Living Wills) 
  • Referrals for help at home
     

515.241.4237