Mission Cancer + Blood

Mission's genetic counselor, Lauren Seemann, was recently interviewed on the role of genetic testing in cancer care, screening, and prevention. Check the interview out here: https://lnkd.in/gq_uanNb Did you know that between 5 and 10% of breast cancers are related to an inherited gene mutation, such as a BRCA gene mutation, which is passed down through the family? This #breastcancerawarenessmonth, we invite you to connect with a Mission genetic counselor to help determine if genetic testing is right for you. https://lnkd.in/gKzAnptU

Don't miss our recent blog post by Mission's CEO, Phil Stover! "Addressing a statewide health care crisis like Iowa’s rising cancer rates is going to take all of us. Joining forces with UI Health Care will allow us to significantly improve access throughout the state while we continue to build our relationships with trusted referral partners. Our focus on providing world-class care, in concert with our partners, close to home, has never been more important and it will not change. In summary, we are not going anywhere. We are preparing for the future now by building capacity and strengthening the network of excellent cancer care from our own doctors and partners to serve Iowans. And we will continue to do that for years to come — it is our Mission." https://lnkd.in/gUMSygq8

Our mission for more than 40 years has been to provide patients with world-class, comprehensive cancer care and personalized treatment plans in a compassionate and trusting environment close to home. It is our “why” and describes why all 200+ of our team members come to work every day. We are proud to announce our intent to become part of University of Iowa Health Care. Together, our new vision is to create a comprehensive community-connected cancer care network uniquely positioned to tackle Iowa’s high cancer rates – and we will do that based on our combined commitment to the highest-quality cancer care provided by Iowans, for Iowans, close to home. Learn more about why we are joining forces to address Iowa’s climbing cancer rates here: https://lnkd.in/gztMuAPc

📢 We are hiring a Chemotherapy Pharmacy Technician 📢 Katy says, "Each day we as mixers prepare and mix our patient's chemotherapy, biologic therapy, and supportive care medications. As a team we collaborate and help each other as best we can to ensure the patient receives their medication when they are ready for it. Being part of this mixing team has brought many laughs, smiles, and fond memories while participating in many of Mission's events. Being a mixer truly allows me to focus on compassion, connection, integrity, and ingenuity with our patients!" Learn more about joining the Mission Cancer + Blood team 👉 https://lnkd.in/dGdMBAtn

Get to Know: Dr. Christian Schultheis Dr. Schultheis graduated from Loras College with a BS degree in Biology research and a minor in Biochemistry. He went to American University of the Caribbean Medical School, followed by an Internal Medicine residency at the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa, Oklahoma from 1997-2000 and a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at the University of Missouri in Columbia, MO from 2000-2003. Dr. Schultheis worked at Medical Associates Clinic in Dubuque, Iowa from 2003-2017 before he joined Mission Cancer + Blood in August 2017. Dr. Schultheis practices MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and at our Ankeny Clinic.

Get to Know: Dr. Tara Graff | Mission Cancer + Blood Dr. Tara Graff earned her undergraduate degree in biology from Elmhurst College where she graduated in 2000. She then obtained her Masters degree from Loyola University in Chicago and earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine credentials from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida in 2009. She completed her residency training in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at the Medical College of Wisconsin at Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital. She has led several clinical research projects and has published many original oncology and hematology articles. Dr. Graff joined Mission Cancer + Blood in August 2014. She practices at the Mission Cancer + Blood Ankeny Clinic, at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center and at MercyOne Centerville Medical Center.

Get to know Dr. Daulath Singh! Dr. Singh graduated from Gandhi Medical College, India, in 2013. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Missouri – Kansas City and subsequently did a hematology-oncology fellowship at the Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL. He was also a chief fellow during his fellowship training (2019-2020). After fellowship, he attended community practice at Stormont Vail Cotton O’Neil Cancer Center in Topeka, Kansas. He was a 2020-2021 ASCO Trainee & Early Career Council Member. He also holds a full membership in Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society. Dr. Singh is originally from Hyderabad, India, and moved to the States after medical school to pursue further training. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Telugu and Urdu. Dr. Singh joined Mission in 2024 and treats patients at the MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center, Mission Cancer + Blood - Ankeny Clinic, Van Diest Medical Center in Webster City, and UnityPoint Health - Trinity in Fort Dodge.

We are hiring a Medical Laboratory Technician! Star says, "As a Medical Lab Scientist, we often get asked why we love working in the lab and there are so many ways to answer this question. For me it boils down to wanting to give all patients the best quality of care. We Medical Lab Scientists truly do contribute to all aspects of healthcare. We are capable of multi-tasking, problem solving, and most of all being a team player. I love being part of behind-the-scenes work. Medical Lab Scientists have the ability to interact with patients, collect specimens/samples, and analyze samples. We get to collaborate with the doctors and teams in communicating results/findings and we commit to that patient's care and treatment. The Mission Team truly values our patient's quality of care and I'm so happy to be a part of this community!" Learn more about joining the Mission Cancer + Blood laboratory team: https://lnkd.in/g9bguGqn

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Dean Elhag has joined Mission Cancer + Blood! Dr. Elhag looks forward to providing exceptional care to patients with cancer and blood disorders in a collaborative and multidisciplinary team. He was actively engaged in research during his medical and fellowship training and served as Chief Fellow at the University of Iowa. Dr. Elhag continues to be passionate about clinical trial development at Mission Cancer + Blood and is committed to advancing patient care for the people of Iowa. Dr. Elhag will be seeing patients at Mission Cancer's clinics located at John Stoddard Cancer Center, Mission Cancer + Blood - Ankeny and at Mahaska Health in Oskaloosa.