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On the road again: The 2014 Prevent Cancer Super Colon® tour

With the end of spring comes the winding down of the national Prevent Cancer Super Colon® tour. Since March 1, I’ve traveled to Sebring, Florida, Virginia…

A twentysomething's guide to colorectal cancer prevention

If you are in your twenties like me, your first reaction to a piece about colorectal cancer may be “Thank goodness I don’t have to…

I'll admit it: The Prevent Cancer Super Colon is pretty super

On September 29, the Prevent Cancer Super Colon™ made its way to Nationals Park for the annual Prevent Cancer 5k/Walk Run. 450 runners and walkers…

Prevent Cancer Super Colon visits the Latin American Festival in Worcester, MA

The Prevent Cancer Super Colon™ went to Worcester last weekend for the 23rd annual Latin American Festival. The exhibit was hosted by UMass Memorial Health…

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….

Cancer prevention at the 2013 Cattlemen’s Ball

Earlier in June I had the distinct privilege of visiting Sutherland, Nebraska to attend the 2013 Cattlemen’s Ball as part of the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s…

Father's Day tribute shows the importance of cancer prevention and early detection

I always thought my father had nine lives. My father had a few close calls with death during his life but he amazingly always seemed…

Foundation supports bill to remove unexpected costs of colorectal cancer screenings

Imagine you are a senior citizen who has made the wise decision to have a colonoscopy procedure to test for colorectal cancer. You go into…

Announcing the 2013 Screening Saves National Challenge Winners!

We are excited to announce the results of the 2013 Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives National Challenge. The first-place winner is the Virginia Cancer Network…

Prevent Cancer Super Colon visits 2012 Screening Saves Winner at Family Fun Day

A snowy day in Kearney, Nebraska, did not stop the Good Samaritan Hospital from hosting their Family Fun Day event this past Saturday, March 23….