Prevent Cancer Super Colon® Visits the California Department of Public Health
Marking a milestone in the advancement of public health, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) commemorated the 10-yr anniversary of the CDPH laboratory in Richmond,…
Colorectal Cancer Screening Dialogue Leads to Action
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the US among men and women combined. Screening can prevent colorectal cancer, or detect…
Prevent Cancer Super Colon and the Challenge
A cold, crisp and sunny morning this past weekend saw nearly 1,200 visitors at the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Super Colon as the exhibit was part of the prevention…
Fighting the Fight for Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
I have been involved with preventive care and treatment for colorectal cancer since 2006, and I am proud to continue to fight for this worthy…
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…
Katherine Hayes, JD, to speak at the 2011 Dialogue for Action
We are excited to announce that Katherine Hayes, JD, will speak on Health Care Reform 101 at the 2011 Dialogue for Action taking place March…
ScreeningSaves.org: Ready for a Challenge?
To honor National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Prevent Cancer Foundation launched the Screening Saves Lives Web site and issued a Screening Saves Lives National…
Young Advocates Turn Loss Into Inspiration
Twin sisters Hailey and Alyssa celebrated their 11th birthday in December. It is a bittersweet day for them and their family – the joy of…
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…
What is the Colorectal Cancer Control Program?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is funding a Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP) across the United States for five years to help 25 states…
