Iowa Cancer Specialists

04/07/2026

Science serves everyone, everywhere. Especially for world health.

WHO and its partners work around the clock to generate scientific knowledge on key health priorities from healthy diets to water, sanitation, vaccines and medicines, infections, chronic conditions, cancer control, and mental health, sharing evidence, strengthening countries’ research capacities and systems for more equitable access to health care.

Be part of this work, contributing with experiences from you and your community’s perspective, to ensure science-led public health benefits more people to guide future health policies.

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04/06/2026

Today starts National Public Health Week! A strong and resilient public health workforce is key to keeping communities healthy and addressing the nation’s most urgent health challenges, including cancer. Public health professionals work hard to prevent disease, promote wellness and protect communities.

04/06/2026

It’s Week! A special time to shine a light on the adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer community and the unique challenges they face.

Each year, more than 85,000 young people ages 15-39 are diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. Behind every number is a friend, partner, student, parent, all learning to navigate treatment, survivorship, careers, and relationships during these pivotal years.

Learn more at: https://stupidcancer.org/adolescent-and-young-adult-cancer/

04/01/2026

April is National Cancer Control Month. Throughout the entire month, organizations from coast to coast recognize and honor those affected by cancer by committing to strategies aimed at reducing its burden.
To find cancer resources across the state of Iowa, check out the Iowa Cancer Consortium’s website here: https://canceriowa.org

03/30/2026

Today is National Doctors Day! Today, we celebrate the contributions of all Physicians who care for our community!

Thank you Dr. Friemel 🫶

03/17/2026

We want to wish a very special happy birthday to one of our amazing receptionists, Margaret! We hope you have the best day today!

03/12/2026

Smoking is a significant risk factor for developing kidney cancer. Quitting smoking is not easy, but doing so can prevent you from developing various cancers. For help on quitting, check this out from Quitline Iowa: https://quitlineiowa.org/en-US/

03/09/2026

🧡March is . Kidney cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in the U.S. 🧡

03/06/2026

💙💙Today, March 6th, is day for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Participating is easy! Wear something blue, upload a picture to your social media, and share with everyone how important it is to get screened!

03/06/2026

We want to wish a very special happy birthday to one of our amazing nurses, Brittany! We hope you have an amazing birthday today!

03/03/2026

Colon cancer screening should begin at age 45. It's the #1 way to prevent colon cancer.
Everyone should know their choices for getting screened. Get to know your choices by talking to your doctor — and visit LeadFromBehind.org

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03/02/2026

💙March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is cancer found in the colon or re**um and is the 4th most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. and Iowa.