University of Iowa Health Care releases their Cancer in Iowa Report each year with a new focus. With the rising rate at which Iowans are diagnosed with cancer combined with advancements such as better detection, treatment, and supportive services, Iowa has more survivors of cancer than ever before.
This year’s Cancer in Iowa report focuses on survivors and the many ways cancer has impacted their lives, from physical health to mental and financial health. We hear from the doctors who worked on this report and a cancer survivor who has benefited from a robust cancer survivor program in Des Moines.
This episode was originally produced on Feb. 26, 2025. …