Iowa Cancer Consortium

06/02/2026

June has been proclaimed as Cancer Survivors Month. Iowans are encouraged to wear a lavender ribbon, and to light up their homes and businesses in purple throughout the month, to honor survivors and to remember people that have passed away.

06/02/2026

Long hours in the field mean extra sun exposure—protect your skin while planting.
- Sunscreen: broad spectrum SPF 30+, reapply every 2 hours or after heavy sweating.
- Clothing: long sleeves, long pants, and UPF rated shirts; wide brim hat for face, ears, neck.
- Eyes: sunglasses that block UVA/UVB.
- Breaks: take shade breaks and drink water often.

06/01/2026

Nearly every family in Iowa has been touched by cancer. When you talk to candidates, ask them: If you are elected, how will you use the power of your office to reduce the burden of cancer on Iowans?

06/01/2026

According to the 2026 Cancer in Iowa Report, more than 21,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer this year in Iowa.

Read the full report from the Iowa Cancer Registry: https://ow.ly/EuWp50Z5WY8

05/31/2026

Ni****ne and to***co products are highly addictive and designed to sustain use, trapping users in a cycle of dependence. Additives mask the harshness of to***co, making it easier to start and harder to quit. No more ‘candy coating’.
Removing the appeal of these products through stricter regulations is essential to protecting current and future generations from harm.

Get resources and support on quitting to***co at Quitlineiowa.org.

05/30/2026

According to The Skin Cancer Foundation, more people are diagnosed with skin cancer each year in the U.S. than all other cancers combined. https://ow.ly/3xsk50YUlKv

05/29/2026

Talk to your doctor about your options with clinical trials. Find cancer clinical trials in Iowa that may be right for your cancer type and site. https://canceriowa.org/clinicaltrials

05/28/2026

There are over 100 different types of brain tumors according to the World Health Organization (WHO) Classification of Tumors and Central Nervous System (CNS).

Knowing one’s diagnosis helps individuals living with brain tumors, their care partners, and their health care teams predict its behavior, identify available treatment options, and identify potential eligibility in clinical trials.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/hMUJ50YUlHv

05/27/2026

Hepatitis Awareness Month is a great time for Iowa healthcare professionals to learn more about hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and liver cancer among opioid users.

Learn about a free learning opportunity here:

Written by Katie Jones, MPH The Iowa Department of Public has partnered with the Iowa Primary Care Association and Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes (ECHO) in a demonstration project for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that aims to prevent liver cancer deaths. The project is...

05/26/2026

Although skin cancer is less common in skin of color, it does occur. And research shows that skin cancer is diagnosed at a later stage and has a higher mortality rate for people of color.

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Written by Liz Orton, Iowa Cancer Consortium Dr. Nkanyezi Ferguson is a Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC). She has led the Ethnic Skin Care Clinic since 2016, and is the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Graduate Medical Education (GM...