IOWA CITY – Morgan Newman was a 24-year-old dental assistant when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer, a disease that is more common in women ages 35-64.  “I had a metastatic recurrence to my lungs,” Newman, of Norwalk, said as she sat by her mom, Kendra, at an event Friday at Sidekick Coffee & Books […]

Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand said he would support increasing pediatric cancer research funding, raising taxes on tobacco and nicotine products and ensuring access to cancer-preventing vaccines — but warned advocates Tuesday these actions will require GOP support. Sand, a Democrat who currently serves as Iowa state auditor, met with organizers and volunteers with the American […]