Today marks the start of PanCAN Action Week as pancreatic cancer survivors and advocates work to raise awareness about the world's deadliest form of cancer, and to raise more federal funds for research. Beth Day of Urbandale, a seven-year pancreatic cancer survivor, says they usually go to … [Read more...]
Man lets doves fly to thank nurses in Sioux City
A recent cancer patient returned to a Sioux City hospital today to give a special thank you to the nurses who took care of him. Russ Gutheridge of Aurelia and his wife released 50 white doves outside of St. Luke's UnityPoint Health Center as a sign of love, new beginnings and blessings tohis … [Read more...]
New effort targets healthier living to cut cancer cases
A report out this month projects nearly 19,000 Iowans will be diagnosed with cancer this year and a free program is being launched in hopes of trimming that number back. Nigel Brockton, at the American Institute for Cancer Research, says the effort is called the Healthy 10 Challenge and it … [Read more...]
Annual cancer report spotlights racial disparities
The annual Cancer in Iowa report released today by University of Iowa researchers focuses on racial disparities among Iowa cancer diagnoses. Dr. Nalo Johnson, director of health promotion and chronic disease prevention at the Iowa Department of Public Health, says the report shows the … [Read more...]
Iowan hopes Ginsburg death brings more awareness of pancreatic cancer
Iowans whose lives have been touched by pancreatic cancer are optimistic Friday's death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg allows people to understand more about what's considered the world's toughest form of cancer. Beth Day of Urbandale is a six-year survivor of pancreatic cancer … [Read more...]
Cancer fundraisers going virtual
This summer's major fundraisers for the American Cancer Society in Iowa are undergoing significant changes due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Relay For Life is held every summer in many Iowa cities to raise funds for research and services for cancer patients and their families. Iowa chapter … [Read more...]
Grant will help increase screenings for colorectal cancer
The Iowa Department of Public Health has landed a five-year, four-point-four million dollar grant from the CDC to boost colorectal cancer screenings. Jeanna Jones, the agency's screening promotions coordinator, says too few Iowans are being screened for colon cancer, which is often preventable by … [Read more...]
‘Wear Red Day’ shows support for the fight against heart disease
Iowans who look around the workplace today are likely to spot someone sporting a crimson sweater, dress or tie as part of National Wear Red Day. Jolene Bopp, a spokeswoman for the Iowa chapter of the American Heart Association, says this day means more than just tossing on an Iowa State … [Read more...]
Small increase in pancreatic cancer survival rate seen as big victory
The five-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer was raised this week from nine to ten-percent. While that still means a devastating 9 out of 10 people who are diagnosed with that form of cancer won't beat it, the single-percentage uptick represents significant progress. Pam Anderson is one of … [Read more...]
U-I is part of ovarian cancer study
The Iowa Department of Public Health is part of an ovarian cancer study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Mary Charlton at the University of Iowa says they are trying to find out why women don't go to a gynecologic oncologist for treatment. "The guidelines says that the … [Read more...]