Cedar Rapids, IOWA (KCRG) -A October has become the month of breast cancer recognition since 1985. Annual celebrations raised millions of dollars for research and resources to help people fight the disease.
It’s especially a big problem every year. Iowa cancer Breast cancer shows that it is the most common type of cancer in the state. Iowa also has one of the highest cancer rates in the United States.
Dr. Ann Stroh of Mercy Cedar Rapids is a tumor specialist who helps people fight breast cancer for decades. She says that the situation of breast cancer patients has changed “huge” for many years.
Stroh said, “Most breast cancer is treated.
Stroh says that the treatment is more personalized and the result of the patient is improved. . Data National Cancer Research Institute Since 1992, breast cancer deaths have been steadily decreased in the United States.
Stroh said, “I have a woman who works, raises children, spends time with grandchildren, and receives active treatment as a much better result.
Despite its optimism, Stroh says that there is still a mystery about breast cancer.
Stroh said, “We are still learning more all day and new drugs come out every year.
According to the cancer of Iowa, Iowa is expected to see 3,000 new breast cancer cases this year.
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