More Iowans are surviving cancer than ever before, but this population has unique needs that require specialized support from health care providers, communities, and caregivers, according to the 2025 Cancer in Iowa report issued by the Iowa Cancer Registry.

The annual report, produced by the College of Public Health at the University of Iowa, estimates there are nearly 172,000 cancer survivors currently living in Iowa, about 5.4% of the population. More than 20,000 people are newly diagnosed with cancer each year in the state.

A number of news stories were generated about the report and news conference that took place Feb. 25, 2025.

Media Coverage

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2025 Iowa cancer report finds fewer Iowans are dying from cancer (Iowa Public Radio – River to River)

Iowa’s cancer rates continue to increase, number of survivors grows (Daily Iowan)

Report: Iowa will see 21,200 new cancer cases this year (Radio Iowa)

Cancer is rising in Iowa, but survival rates are high. Could funding cuts jeopardize that? (Press-Citizen)

Iowa maintains fastest-growing cancer rate as survivor numbers grow (The Gazette)

Iowa 1 of 2 states with rising cancer rates, new study finds (Des Moines Register)

2025 Cancer in Iowa Report focuses on resources for survivors (KCRG)

Iowa sees rise in cancer survivors & services in addition to high diagnosis rates (KGAN)

Report: Cancer rates continue to trend high in Iowa — but more people are surviving with treatment (WQAD)

Report highlights survivorship as Iowa again has 2nd highest rate of new cancers (Telegraph Herald)

State of Cancer: Iowa is No. 2 in new cancer cases. Lawmakers, doctors, cancer survivors seek answers (KCCI)

Cancer rates in Quad-Cities area among highest in Iowa (KWQC)

Iowa ranks 2nd in nation for new cancers for 3rd consecutive year (KWWL)

2025 Cancer in Iowa report shines spotlight on cancer survivors and their needs (Iowa Capital Dispatch)