Iowa Among States Seeing Rising Cancer Rates, American Cancer Society Report Indicates
A report from the American Cancer Society indicates that Iowa is among three states experiencing rising cancer rates, with incidence rates for men and women higher than in neighboring states like Illinois and Wisconsin by 2022. The organization is addressing…
Cedar Rapids Waterloo Iowa City & Dubuque, IA, November 12, 2026 — The American Cancer Society (ACS) has identified Iowa as one of three states currently experiencing an increase in cancer rates, according to a recent report. The organization is focusing on this trend, describing it as a “cancer crisis” within the state.
The report highlights that by 2022, cancer incidence rates for both men and women in Iowa were higher compared to neighboring states such as Illinois and Wisconsin. While the report indicates a decline in cancer death rates nationally and within many states, Iowa is facing a concurrent rise in new diagnoses.
The American Cancer Society is actively working to address this situation in Iowa. Specific details regarding the other two states identified with rising cancer rates were not provided in the summary. Additionally, the exact figures for the incidence rates in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin by 2022 were not specified. The summary also did not detail the specific actions the ACS is taking to combat the rise in diagnoses or the contributing factors identified for this trend.
Despite the concerning increase in new cancer diagnoses, the report notes that cancer death rates are on a downward trend. However, the ACS’s attention to Iowa signifies a concern about the growing number of individuals being diagnosed with the disease.
Story summarized from the original created by Jocelyn Peshia on www.kcrg.com, see more information here.
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