How Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn starts his day

Catch up quick: Strawn, 49 at the time of his diagnosis, learned he had the disease after a routine colonoscopy.

• He underwent chemotherapy, radiation and surgery soon after.

The intrigue: The "GI grumpiness" he offhandedly told his doctor about — which led to expedited screening — was likely caused by the cancer growing for more than a year, he said.

Yes, but: He's feeling great these days.

Here's how Strawn starts his day:

⏰ Wake up: Around 5:00–5:30am

🍳 Breakfast: Almost every day, he has peanut butter toast with honey, yogurt, and fruit, plus a dark roast coffee.

📱First reads: Strawn checks local headlines and then scans his email and social feeds, including industry news and updates from colleagues.

His advice: "I'll say it to anybody over 45 and within the sound of my voice or reading these words: Get your colonoscopy. It saved my life."