At age 16, Jordan Little was pushing himself physically in swimming, soccer and track when his knee began to hurt. A local orthopedic surgeon performed an MRI to confirm his suspicion that Jordan had a torn meniscus. Instead, the test […]
Conference raises awareness of cancer among young adults Read More
Jonathan Nilles, a first-year osteopathic medical student and president of DMU’s Oncology Club, recently asked a roomful of people to stand if they’d been impacted by cancer. Everyone rose to their feet. When he asked those who’d been affected by
Insights abound at Katie Miller Young Adult Cancer Conference Read More
After a successful inaugural event that shaved dozens of heads and raised $20,000 for childhood cancer research, Des Moines University students are aiming for more donations and bald heads at the second annual St. Baldrick’s Day celebration on February 25.
DMU students aim bigger, balder at second annual head-shaving event Read More
Forty Des Moines University students have signed up to shave their heads or cut their long locks to support childhood cancer research on February 28. DMU is joining forces with eight other osteopathic medical schools from across the country to
DMU students shaving heads, raising funds for childhood cancer research Read More
Hodgkin’s lymphoma, breast cancer, leukemia — these are not things most 20- and 30-somethings worry about. They are, however, very much part of a personal journey for local young adult cancer survivors. Ryan Flood, Katie Mangan and Ronnette Vondrak will