The "Midwest Pride In Your Ride" truck and tractor show is this weekend in Earlville, as those in the trucking industry and the public come together to support the fight against cancer. Greg Preussner, who serves on the committee, says they raised a lot of money last year. "Last year I think … [Read more...]
Bill would require radon testing, mitigation in Iowa schools
The Iowa House has approved a bill that would require testing for radon gas in Iowa schools. The legislation is named in honor of Gail Orcutt, a retired teacher who worked in Waterloo, Norwalk and Des Moines schools. Representative Ray Sorenson paid tribute to Orcutt during debate of the … [Read more...]
Cancer death rates in Iowa expected to go up
The pandemic wasn't just lethal to many Iowans who caught COVID-19, but it's also feared to be part of what's driving up Iowa's cancer death rate. Many people have put off regular screenings in the past two years, and the results are reflected in this year's "Cancer in Iowa" report. Dr. Mary … [Read more...]
Volunteers continue trying to raise awareness of Pancreatic Cancer
It was one year ago today that longtime "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek died from pancreatic cancer and Iowans who've lost loved ones to the disease are working to raise awareness in his honor. Mike Schreurs, a volunteer with the Iowa chapter of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network -- or PanCAN, … [Read more...]
Early detection remains best defense against breast cancer
It's estimated 2,700 Iowa women will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year and nearly 390 will die from it. Radiologist Doctor Lashonda Soma is reminding women about the importance of early screenings for breast cancer. "One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during their … [Read more...]
Pancreatic cancer survivors lobby to raise awareness
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...]