Colon cancer survivor: Early detection saved my life
As a health educator working for a cancer program, I knew all too well the guidelines for when one should get screened for various cancers….
A Daughter’s Story: Colon Cancer’s Impact on a Family
“Well, it’s the size of a small orange,” my dad said as he pointed at the images taken of a tumor during his colonoscopy. It…
Colorectal Screening Story: Patrick and Michael Skehan
The funeral was packed with over 300 people, each one wanting to pay their respects to Patrick Skehan – one of the most light-hearted and…
Part II: The Super Colon Lady Gets a Colonoscopy
Strange as it might seem, it is a good moniker to have if you travel with a 20 ft. long, 8 ft. high giant inflatable…
10 Ways to Reduce Your Cancer Risk
The Foundation’s #2PreventCancer Campaign is encouraging individuals to take simple steps every day to reduce their cancer risk and to share these smart choices, no…
Ten Years Later: Colorectal Cancer Prevention Still Saving Lives
Ten years ago, the Prevent Cancer Foundation recognized a need to raise awareness, attention and funding for colorectal cancer. Our first step was to pass…
Bowling for Colorectal Cancer Awareness
Philanthropy can come at any age.
Super Colon Zigzags Across the U.S. Visiting Communities Hardest Hit by Colon Cancer
MEDIA CONTACT: Brandon Pinney 703-307-7328 Brandon.Pinney@preventcancer.org Prevent Cancer Foundation Set to Commemorate March as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month ALEXANDRIA, Va. — In keeping with…
Washington Health and Fitness Expo Welcomes the Super Colon
CONTACT: Jasmine Greenamyer, 703-837-3695 ALEXANDRIA, Va.—The Super Colon, an 8-foot tall, 20-foot long replica of a human colon, is headed to the Washington Convention Center,…
