Above + Beyond Cancer

Above + Beyond Cancer Our mission is to elevate the mind, body, and spirit of patients, survivors, and caregivers throughout the cancer journey.

Heads up! Our Recovery + Beyond class at Trail Point in Ankeny is moving to Legacy Fitness starting November 4th at 11:3...
11/04/2025

Heads up! Our Recovery + Beyond class at Trail Point in Ankeny is moving to Legacy Fitness starting November 4th at 11:30 am. Questions? Contact Carol at carol@aboveandbeyondcancer.org.

A HUGE thank you to our friends Bud & Mary’s for their $5,000 donation to Above + Beyond Cancer! 💟Bud & Mary's AWARE-N-U...
11/03/2025

A HUGE thank you to our friends Bud & Mary’s for their $5,000 donation to Above + Beyond Cancer! 💟

Bud & Mary's AWARE-N-US is dedicated to supporting underrepresented communities in the cannabis industry by raising awareness and supporting initiatives through impactful partnerships. "Juicy Melons" was developed to raise awareness for breast cancer with a percentage of the sales donated back to Above + Beyond Cancer. The product was sold in 4 states, including Iowa, for the month of October.

"At Above + Beyond Cancer, we believe in caring for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—throughout the cancer journey. We are grateful to Bud & Mary’s for their commitment to our mission and for recognizing the importance of bringing hope, healing, and community to cancer survivors and their families." said Dr. Richard Deming.

Thank you, Bud & Mary's!

Happy Halloween! 🎃Candy is everywhere this week so here some fun alternatives to stay on your health journey:🍫Dark choc...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 🎃Candy is everywhere this week so here some fun alternatives to stay on your health journey:

🍫Dark chocolate: Opt for dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa, as it is rich in antioxidants and lower in sugar than milk chocolate.
🍎Dried fruit and fruit strips: Choose dried fruit with no added sugar, like raisins or dried cranberries, or 100% real fruit leathers. These contain natural sweetness, fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.
🍿Popcorn balls: Make your own popcorn balls and use nut butter or honey as a binder instead of sugary syrups. You can also add nuts, seeds, or small pieces of dark chocolate.
🥜Nut-based treats: Chocolate-covered almonds or peanuts are a good choice because they combine fiber and healthy fats with chocolate.
🍭Hard candies: Hard candies like peppermints or lemon drops can help relieve nausea and are often effective for eliminating bad tastes in the mouth.

❤2 Weeks Away!Annabelle Gurwitch - actress, NYT best-selling author and cancer survivor - joins us to share her story a...
10/30/2025

❤2 Weeks Away!

Annabelle Gurwitch - actress, NYT best-selling author and cancer survivor - joins us to share her story about her diagnosis with Stage IV lung cancer, despite never being a smoker. You won't want to miss this!

❤Thank you to our platinum sponsors for your support!
Avant Specialty Benefits
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Mission Cancer + Blood part of University of Iowa Health Care
Stacy + Rick Exline

Tickets: https://www.classy.org/event/celebrate-event-2025/e717263

10/29/2025

Dr. Richard Deming's guest is Lucas Nelson, Group President, Bud & Mary's
The Cancer Education Series is free and open to the public. You may join us in person at MercyOne Health and Fitness (membership not required) or join us virtually.

Last week, we honored three incredible board members for their years of service with Above + Beyond Cancer!Dr. Jeff Nich...
10/29/2025

Last week, we honored three incredible board members for their years of service with Above + Beyond Cancer!

Dr. Jeff Nichols
Michael Zimmerman
Lyndi Buckingham-Schutt (not pictured)

Thank you for your time, commitment, generosity and expertise while serving on the board of directors. We are grateful for all your hard work!

Please join us in congratulating these incredible community leaders!

Our friends at Can Do Cancer are looking for patient partners to volunteer to encourage and mentor people working throug...
10/28/2025

Our friends at Can Do Cancer are looking for patient partners to volunteer to encourage and mentor people working through a cancer diagnosis - if you are a survivor and willing to help with this, below is the form to receive more information!

Can Do Cancer is a nonprofit organization based in Central Iowa that provides practical and emotional support to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Its mission is to improve the lives of patients and their families by providing resources for healthy meals, housecleaning services, and encouragement during a difficult time.

Patient Partner Form: https://forms.gle/8kPupo8sUF83jjgL7

A few months ago, our Young Adult Survivor program met with reporters from the Washington Post about rising cancer rates...
10/27/2025

A few months ago, our Young Adult Survivor program met with reporters from the Washington Post about rising cancer rates in Iowa. The article is packed full of stories of young Iowans living with cancer (including A+BC participant and YA survivor Emily) and the impact on their lives. Click the link to read more:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/10/27/young-cancer-iowa/

MONDAY! We have space left for our Monday Cooking + Nutrition class at the Kitchen Collage of Des Moines which never hap...
10/24/2025

MONDAY! We have space left for our Monday Cooking + Nutrition class at the Kitchen Collage of Des Moines which never happens - so, snag your spot before it's too late!

We are cookin' up Healthy Holiday Sides - you won't want to miss it!

Sign up here: classy.org/event/cooking-nutrition-class-healthy-holiday-sides/e713187

We are thrilled to share that our keynote for Celebrate this year is actress, New York Times bestselling author, writer,...
10/23/2025

We are thrilled to share that our keynote for Celebrate this year is actress, New York Times bestselling author, writer, activist, and cancer survivor - Annabelle Gurwitch!

Known for her roles on beloved shows like Seinfeld, Murphy Brown, Boston Legal, and Dexter, Annabelle also co-hosted TBS’s Dinner & a Movie and was a regular commentator on NPR. In the spring of 2020, a routine COVID test led to an unexpected diagnosis of Stage IV non-small cell lung cancer — despite her being a non-smoker. Since then, Annabelle has used her voice and platform to become a powerful patient advocate, sharing her story across the country and in national publications. Her journey of resilience and advocacy will inspire and move us as we come together to celebrate and make a difference in the lives of cancer survivors in Iowa.

Be sure to purchase your ticket here: https://www.classy.org/event/celebrate-event-2025/e717263

10/22/2025

Dr. Richard Deming's guest is Susan Beck, MD, breast surgeon, MercyOne Katzmann Breast Center
The Cancer Education Series is free and open to the public. You may join us in person at MercyOne Health and Fitness (membership not required) or join us live right here!

The Above + Beyond Cancer team worked on our continuing education of cancer-related topics last week at the Iowa Cancer ...
10/22/2025

The Above + Beyond Cancer team worked on our continuing education of cancer-related topics last week at the Iowa Cancer Consortium Summit! We learned about topics such as to***co use, environmental factors with culture and life stages, and new screening options. We also heard from people making waves in the cancer community all over Iowa. Our very own Mary Van Heukelom did a short mindfulness session during lunch and moderated the survivor panel discussion to end the day. We're thankful for our relationship with the Iowa Cancer Consortium and for this day of learning!

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