Tardigrade protein may help protect cancer patients from radiation side effects

Borrowing from one of nature’s toughest survivors, researchers at University of Iowa Health Care, MIT, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, are creating a unique approach to protect healthy tissue during radiation therapy.

More Iowans surviving cancer than ever before 

The Iowa Cancer Registry at the University of Iowa has tracked cancer cases, survival rates, and deaths from canc

Breast cancer patients explain emotional toll of waiting to begin treatment

For many women diagnosed with 

Iowan sees new life after innovative cancer treatment

By participating in cutting-edge research at University of Iowa Health Care, Linda Jacobs beat cancer. Now, she is relishing time with her grandchildren, exploring new hobbies, and training a puppy.

Grateful for world-class cancer care close to home

When Quad Cities resident Christen Schulte Phelps was diagnosed with a rare breast cancer, she only had t

Foaming in on cancer

Taking inspiration from the culinary arts, Iowa researchers are exploring gas-entrapping materials to boost chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

University of Iowa Health Care and Mission Cancer + Blood to join forces to fight cancer in Iowa

Burkard named director of UI Health Care Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center

After a national search, Mark Burkard, MD, PhD, has been selected to serve as director of Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center.