Breaking news in the research and screening world.
It’s day 2 of our week-long conversation about why the colon cancer community needs to begin the conversation about screening before 50. Thanks for tuning in! Yesterday, we learned about Karen Walsh and her powerful advocacy. Karen was the keynote speaker at the … Continue reading
November is Family History Month and so we have to ask – do you know your family history? Research has indicated that 1 in 4 colon cancer patients have some family history. If you have a 1st degree relative … Continue reading
We are thrilled to introduce our new Executive Director, Dave Bell! Dave comes to us with more than 20 years of non-profit leadership with the YMCA. Prior to joining us at the Project, Dave served as the Executive Director of … Continue reading
March 1st marks the beginning of Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that Kentucky as of 2013 ranks No. 1 for colon cancer incidence and No. 4 for colon cancer mortality in the U.S.? We’re working hard to change … Continue reading
I am writing to share with you a volunteer opportunity on Tuesday, Feb. 9 that we would love to have you join us for! The Colon Cancer Prevention Project has teamed up with the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network … Continue reading
BIG NEWS! As of Jan. 1, all screening colonoscopies in Kentucky are 100% covered by insurance. That means that if you have a screening colonoscopy (screening means that you don’t have symptoms or a family history) and a polyp … Continue reading
Ky. Gov. Steve Beshear supports the Colon Cancer Prevention Project’s work. Watch his video here.
Just two years after conquering late-stage colon cancer, retired Louisville firefighter Caleb Payne has accomplished another amazing feat: hiking the Appalachian Trail. Earlier this month, Payne stood on the summit of Mount Katadin in Maine wearing his “Survivor” t-shirt, … Continue reading
By Dr. Whitney Jones, Colon Cancer Prevention Project Founder Over the last decade, colon cancer has been on the run in Kentucky. Due to the wisdom of our elected representatives in Frankfort, we now have the lowest barriers for colon … Continue reading
By Dr. Whitney Jones, Colon Cancer Prevention Project Founder The colon cancer community is making great strides with a shared national goal of 80% screening by 2018. As we look at ways to reach this goal, the data clearly points … Continue reading
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