📢 Cure Rally

This year alone, more than 20,000 Iowans will hear the life-changing words: “ You have cancer. ” Tragically, over 6,000 of our friends, neighbors, and loved ones won’t survive it. Why it matters : Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death in our state, taking the life of 1 in 5 Iowans. Too often, families face the heartbreak of late diagnoses or the crushing burden of treatment costs. Behind every number is a person — and I’ve heard directly from Iowans who were failed by delayed diagnoses, missed screenings, or a health care system that left them behind. Today, I joined the American Cancer Society’s Rally in Washington to bring a bipartisan focus to where it’s needed most: prevention, access, and research. But this fight can’t be won with speeches or slogans — that’s why we’re working across the aisle to: ✅ Expand access to preventive screenings ✅ Increase support for clinical trials, especially for childhood cancers ✅ Ensure rural Iowans can access the care they need close to home Bottom Line: Cancer isn’t a red or blue issue — it’s a life-or-death one. I’ll keep working across the aisle to deliver better care for patients and demand accountability from a system that’s failing too many families.