Cancer in Iowa
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‘We should beat Nebraska’: Rob Sand on funding solutions to Iowa’s cancer problem
Rob Sand on funding solutions to Iowa’s cancer problem
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Despite Iowa’s high radon levels, there are still barriers to lung cancer screening
After smoking, radon exposure is the second most common cause of lung cancer in the U.S. But it’s not part of the standard criteria for lung cancer screening.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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This retired Iowa farmer wasn’t shocked by his cancer diagnosis
Cancer is a norm in Iowa, but it doesn’t have to be.
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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.
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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.
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Iowa ranks 5th nationally for skin cancer
Skin cancer is preventable. But prevention requires awareness, access to care, and common sense protections.
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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.
