We invite you to join us to participate in a discussion about cancer in Clay County! Did you know that Iowa has the second highest rate of new cancer diagnoses in the United States? And rates are rising!
The meeting will include a presentation by staff from the Iowa Cancer Registry to discuss the project’s findings, address cancer concerns specific to Clay County, and explore potential policy changes to support healthier behaviors. The meeting is open to the public and a portion of the time will be dedicated to an open discussion. This will be an opportunity to listen to community concerns and gather feedback that can inform future cancer control efforts.
Date:
Thursday, July 24 | 5-6 PM
Location:
In Person - Maple & Oak Conference Rooms, Spencer Hospital
Online via Zoom / Virtual Registration - https://iowacancerconsortium.wildapricot.org/event-6248475
We hope to see you there!
Cancer in Clay County:
In looking at the cancer rates for Clay County, we noted the top 5 cancers are:
#1 Prostate cancer. Age-adjusted prostate cancer incidence rate for Clay County (168.4 per 100,000) is statistically higher than the state (125.9 per 100,000) and national (113.2 per 100,000) rates.
#2 Female breast cancer. Age-adjusted breast cancer incidence rate for Clay County (98.7 per 100,000) is statistically lower than the state rate (136.9 per 100,000), but statistically similar to the national rate (129.8 per 100,000).
# 3 Lung cancer. Age-adjusted lung cancer incidence rate for Clay County (55.4 per 100,000) is statistically similar to the state (60.8 per 100,000) and national (53.1 per 100,000) rates.
#4 Melanoma. Age-adjusted melanoma incidence rate for Clay County (45.5 per 100,000) is statistically higher than the state (31.4 per 100,000) and national (22.7 per 100,000) rates.
#5 Colorectal Cancer. Age-adjusted colorectal cancer incidence rate for Clay County (39.8 per 100,000) is statistically similar to the state (39.8 per 100,000) and national (36.4 per 100,000) rates.
A resource guide is available: Resource Guide 99 Counties
The Cancer in Iowa: 99 Counties Project is an initiative aimed at enhancing cancer education and community engagement across all of Iowa's 99 counties. The primary goal is to provide county-specific cancer information through detailed reports. Project team members will present report findings in each county through in-person or virtual meetings, focusing on county-specific cancer incidence, risk factors, and prevention strategies.
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