Cancer in Iowa

Schedule

• Monday, May 12, 12 pm

  Watch Replay Now: Cancer in Iowa Overview

  Moderator: Zack Kucharski

  Panelists: Dr. Sarah Nash, Dr. Richard Demming, Dr. Austin Baeth

  Iowa has the second-highest and fastest-growing rate of new cancers in the United States. This session will explore data from the Iowa Cancer Registry, and what the trends mean for Iowans’ health.

  
  

• Tuesday, May 13, 12 pm

  Watch Replay Now: Cause and Effect

  Moderator: Jared Strong

  Panelists: Sarah Green, Mikayla Pittman, Danielle Pettit-Majewski

  What makes Iowans uniquely susceptible to cancer? Which cancers are most prevalent here and why? Researchers explain what they’ve found and what remains unknown.

  
  

• Wednesday, May 14, 12 pm

  Watch Replay Now: Pediatric Cancer

  Moderator: Sara Konrad Baranowski

  Panelists: Natalie Steuer, Nick Fustino

  In a state with high cancer rates, what do pediatric cancer rates tell us? We’ll explore what types of cancer children face, ongoing research into childhood cancers, and the treatment options available.

  
  

• Thursday, May 15, 12 pm

  Watch Replay Now: Economic Impact

  Moderator: Grace Nieland

  Panelists: Shannon Greene, Christina Djerf, Jackie Cale

  Beyond the physical and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis, this session will explore the financial hardships the disease can cause for an individual and their family.

  
  

• Friday, May 16, 12 pm

  Watch Replay Now: Advancements in Screening and Treatment

  Moderator: Vanessa Miller

  Panelists: Cathy Ketton, Dr. Joseph Cullen

  Researchers are making new discoveries about cancer and cancer treatments. We’ll hear about some of those technological, medicinal and other breakthroughs, and the continued work to find a cure.