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We're working to reduce the burden of medical debt for more Iowans in 2025. Can you share your story? In 2025, we'll be joining forces with partner organizations to continue our important work around medical debt.

Latest Updates

May 1, 2024
Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill today, expanding access to  biomarker testing to more patients statewide. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and its team of volunteers, including cancer survivors, patients and caregivers, applaud the governor and

January 8, 2024
Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa - Statement from Jackie Cale, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) Iowa government relations director: “As lawmakers dive into the 2024 legislative session, ACS CAN urges legislators to prioritize passing legislation to ease the burden of cancer on Iowans. According to the 2023 Cancer

March 27, 2023
Iowa

Iowa is losing its battle with cancer. According to the Cancer in Iowa report , Iowa is the only state with a significant increase in cancer incidence from 2015 to 2019, and has the second-highest overall cancer incidence of all U.S. states. What is our state government doing about

May 24, 2022
Iowa

Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed The Gail Orcutt School Radon Safety Bill (named after a beloved retired teacher who died of radon-induced lung cancer), which requires radon testing and mitigation in Iowa schools.

Iowa Events

February 11, 2025
Des Moines, IA

Please join us for ACS CAN Iowa's 2025 Cancer Action Day to advocate for life-saving cancer policies.

State Contacts

Jackie Cale
Iowa Government Relations Director
Angie Sylling
Iowa Grassroots Manager
Michael DuPré
Associate Director, Regional Media Advocacy
Des Moines

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Do you have a personal story about how cancer has impacted you or someone you love? Real stories are how ACS CAN ensures that no one becomes a statistic.