Iowa cancer survivors lobby on Capitol Hill

Published: Sep. 17, 2024 at 5:55 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - According to the American Cancer Society, one in three people will hear the words “you have cancer” in their lifetime.

This year alone, 2 million people are expected to be diagnosed.

Now, a group of Iowa survivors and advocates are taking the cause to Capitol Hill.

Washington Bureau reporter Molly Martinez reports.