Mission Cancer + Blood

Cancer genetic counseling allows you and your health care providers to understand and be proactive about your personal cancer risks, particularly when there is a family history of cancer or a previous diagnosis. During a visit, a Mission genetic counselor collects your personal and family health history and uses this information to determine the chance there could be a hereditary cancer condition running in the family. Your genetic counselor can help you decide whether genetic testing is right for you. Read more.

Phil Stover, chief executive officer, Mission Cancer + Blood

Almost six months ago, we joined University of Iowa Health Care with a shared vision of creating a statewide network of cancer care to keep high-quality cancer care close to home. Since that time, our teams have been tirelessly learning, collaborating, and building the infrastructure needed to support that vision. I want to thank and recognize the Mission team for the remarkable progress we’ve made together. Read more.

Mission Cancer + Blood is proud to be named a Top Workplace again this year by The Des Moines Register. The annual program conducts anonymous surveys of workers across the state about their employers.

Mission Cancer + Blood is now officially part of University of Iowa Health Care, paving the way for a statewide comprehensive cancer care network aimed at keeping high-quality cancer care local for Iowans.

UI Health Care purchased Mission’s assets on Dec. 31, 2024, several months after the organizations first announced their intent to join forces to fight cancer in Iowa. Mission has more than 20 community cancer clinics across Iowa that are now backed by UI Health Care’s National Cancer Institute (NCI­)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, bringing the most advanced oncology care closer to home for more Iowans, particularly in rural areas. Read more.