Approximately 50 individuals participated in-person and virtually during the Iowa Cancer Registry’s public meeting to discuss cancer statistics in Carroll County. In partnership with the Iowa Cancer Consortium, Iowa Health Care Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center, Iowa Rural Health and Carroll County Public Health, participants gathered to hear from the Iowa Cancer Registry’s staff on the top cancer diagnosis to the area, risk factors, preventative measures and more. Director for the Iowa Cancer Registry Mary Charlton, PhD says over half of Iowa counties have a higher incidence rate than the U.S, with Carroll County comparing similar to the national average. Research Specialist for the Iowa Cancer Registry Audrey Gronemeyer, MPH says roughly 137 new cancers are diagnosed within Carroll County annually, with 47 cancer-related deaths, both reported similar to the national average. For more information on cancer rates in Carroll or across the state, visit the Iowa Cancer Registry’s website, a link to which is included below.