Farmers Against Cancer program raises awareness for farmers facing cancer [Video]

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – The American Cancer Society Iowa Area Board launched the new Farmers Against Cancer (FAC) program to raise awareness for farmers facing cancer. The program is also focused on raising funds and creating corporate partnerships to help combat cancer through advocacy, research and patient support.

“We want to combat cancer and help Iowans access the screenings and treatments they need to prevent, detect, treat and survive cancer,” said Britt Von Roden, Iowa Area Board member and FAC creator. “When I began thinking about how we could make a difference I immediately thought of the farmers who help this state thrive. I knew we had to rally around this small but mighty community, and I’m inspired thinking about the positive impact we can have collectively on a disease that affects so many.”

Iowa ranks second in most cancer incidence rates following only Kentucky according to the 2024 Cancer in Iowa reportfrom the Iowa Cancer Registry. In …