Iowa Cancer Consortium to hold outreach sessions; Cedar Rapids event set for May 21

The Iowa Cancer Consortium will host four community forums this spring. These meetings will provide Iowans with an opportunity to learn more about the Iowa Cancer Plan, which has been recently revised for 2012-2017. The plan sets priorities for cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and quality of life in Iowa. Series facilitators will encourage discussions about how to align local cancer control efforts with the Iowa Cancer Plan.

The forums will be held in four different regions of the state. All Iowans are invited to attend:

• Sioux City | Thursday, April 19| 8-9:30 a.m.June E. Nylen Cancer Center | 230 Nebraska Street | Conference Room

  RSVP to Rollins@canceriowa.org or (319) 384-1741

• Ottumwa | Thursday, May 17| 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. 

  McCreery Cancer Center | 1003 Pennsylvania Avenue | Conference RoomRSVP to Rollins@canceriowa.org or (319) 384-1741

• Cedar Rapids | May 21 | 8-9:30 a.m. 

  St. Luke's Cook Cancer Wellness Bldg. | 8101 First Avenue NE | Conference RoomRSVP to Rollins@canceriowa.org or (319) 384-1741

• Waterloo | May 22 | 1-2:30 p.m. 

  Covenant Cancer Treatment Center| 200 East Ridgeway Ave.| Conference RoomRSVP to Rollins@canceriowa.org or (319) 384-1741

To register for one of the above sessions, email rollins@canceriowa.org or call 319-384-1741. Iowans may review or order a hard-copy of the 2012-2017 Iowa Cancer Plan on the Consortium's website, www.canceriowa.org.

ABOUT THE IOWA CANCER CONSORTIUM

The Iowa Cancer Consortium (ICC) coordinates the efforts of hundreds of individuals and organizations who work together to conquer cancer. Formed in 2001, the ICC developed a comprehensive state-wide plan, which includes strategies designed to improve disease prevention, early detection, research, survivorship and quality of life for Iowans affected by cancer. More information about the ICC and its partners and programs is available online at

www.canceriowa.org.