THE HOT SPOT: INVESTIGATING CANCER IN IOWA
Iowa has the second-highest cancer rate in the nation—and it’s still rising. This investigative series examines how environmental contamination, policy failures, and gaps in health care have fueled the crisis.
We set out to understand Iowa’s cancer crisis. Here’s what we learned
ISL’s series The Hot Spot: Investigating Cancer in Iowa comes to an end, but one big question remains: What are we going to do about this crisis?
Surviving cancer in Iowa: Caregivers, advocates share their stories
Cancer in Iowa isn’t just about the research studies and the statistics. Real Iowans and their families are behind each diagnosis.
We sent Iowans nitrate tests to check their water. Here’s what they found
We sent out 100 nitrate tests to Iowans across the state, who found levels that exceeded safety guidelines. Experts say these levels may increase cancer risk.
How can policymakers help reduce Iowa’s cancer rates?
To help reduce Iowa's cancer rates, the government will need to take action. We’ve got some ideas on where to start.
Iowa leads the nation in binge drinking—and faces higher cancer risks from alcohol
Iowa is fourth in the nation for rates of alcohol-related cancers, and highest in the Midwest.
What you can do to reduce your cancer risk: The big six for Iowans
It is possible to reduce your risk of cancer. Iowa health experts share more.
Are you an Iowan with a cancer story? Share it here.
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