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Welcome to CancerIowa.org, Iowa's source for authoritative links to cancer resources in Iowa and beyond.

	January is Radon Action Month: Have You Tested Your Home for Radon? Radon is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, naturally occurring radioactive gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Iowas have particular cause to be concerned about radon - seven in ten Iowa homes contain elevated levels of the gas. In fact, the average indoor radon concentration in Iowa is more than six times the national average. Luckily, it is easy to test for and fix a radon problem. Short-term tests costs as little as $10 and are easy to perform. Start the new year by ensuring the air you and your family are breathing is safe. Find more information about testing for and fixing a radon problem at http://bit.ly/RadonIA? or by calling 800-383-5992. Learn more about Radon Action Month clicking here.
	ICC Capacity-Building Series The ICC is hosting a variety of capacity-building webinars and in-person meetings. The topics range from grant writing to bi-partisan messaging, from storytelling to program evaluation. To read the descriptions of these trainings, click here. To register for any of the trainings, click here. The first training in the series is an in-person meeting on Bi-Partisan Messaging (more information) on January 27 in Des Moines. Register today!
	Read Iowa's New Cancer Plan! The 2012-2017 Iowa Cancer Plan was recently unveiled on October 3rd at the Iowa Cancer Summit in West Des Moines, Iowa. The plan provides direction for those involved in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of cancer control programs, research, and policy initiatives. It is also a resource for all Iowans who will find support and advocacy within its pages. Download an electronic version of the plan, or request a hard copy (hard copies are limited).

On CancerIowa.org, you'll find:

	Cancer Information for Patients Information about specific cancer types, local resources, treatment options, clinical trials and more.
	Information about the Iowa Cancer Consortium About the Iowa Cancer Consortium, newsletters, benefits of membership, the Iowa Cancer Plan and more.
	Tools and Resources for Health-care Providers Iowa cancer maps, educational events, Iowa cancer data, public awareness campaigns and more.

Iowa Cancer Consortium (ICC) members are health care professionals, cancer survivors, researchers, legislators, public health representatives, caregivers, volunteers - anyone passionate about working together to conquer cancer. Learn more about benefits of membership and how to join.

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State Health Registry of Iowa