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...]
Iowa has 35th lowest survival rate for lung cancer
A new report from the American Lung Association shows Iowa has one of the lowest survival rates for lung cancer in country. The association found 19% of lung cancer patients survived five years after their initial diagnosis. That's 3.7% worse that the national average. "Lung cancer is the … [Read more...]
Exercise found to protect the hearts of chemo patients
Studies on cancer patients from Iowa and Nebraska who are undergoing chemotherapy find there are great benefits from low-intensity exercise. Creighton University Professor Eric Bredahl, in the department of exercise science, says even moderate physical activity can help slow tumor growth, while … [Read more...]
Many Iowa communities set to participate in Relay for Life fundraisers
One of the most successful fundraisers for the American Cancer Society is now underway in Iowa. The Relay for Life is being held in nearly 80 Iowa communities this year. Tina Coleman, spokeswoman for the American Cancer Society in Iowa, says the premise is simple as teammates take turns walking … [Read more...]
Study finds possible link between nitrates and cancer
A nationwide study shows Iowans are at an increased risk of health effects from nitrate exposure. Researchers from the Environmental Working Group and Duke University estimate as many as 12,000 cancer cases each year nationwide may be linked to nitrates in drinking water. Alexis Temkin is one … [Read more...]
Biden promises to ‘cure cancer’ if he’s elected
During a speech in Ottumwa this morning, former Vice President Joe Biden unveiled a significant policy priority. "I promise you, if I'm elected president, you're going to see the single-most important thing that changes in America is we're going to cure cancer," Biden said, to cheers. Biden … [Read more...]
Jeopardy host’s cancer news a shock for Iowan
Many Iowans who love the TV quiz show "Jeopardy!" are reacting with shock after longtime host Alex Trebek made the following announcement on Wednesday. "Just like 50,000 other people in the United States each year, this week I was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer," Trebek says. "Now … [Read more...]
Report finds preventable cancer cases continue to increase
Cancer deaths and new cancer cases will rise statewide in the year ahead, according to predictions in the "2019 Cancer in Iowa" report being released by the State Health Registry of Iowa. Mary Charlton, an epidemiology professor at the University of Iowa, says the increases were expected, for the … [Read more...]
Iowans want funds to stop cervical cancer around the globe
A type of cancer that no longer poses a critical threat in Iowa is still a leading killer of women in other parts of the world and Iowa activists are pushing for help. Danielle Oswald-Thole, the Iowa government relations director for the American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network, says … [Read more...]