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As many of you know, this is Women’s Health Week. We wanted to take some time today to talk about colorectal cancer in women, risk factors, and how we can prevent it. The typical lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer … Continue reading
We’re beyond thrilled that Govern Bevin has signed KY SB146 into law. This legislation provides for the licensure of Genetic Counselors in the state of Kentucky. Genetic counselors are specialized health care providers who are specifically trained to help families … Continue reading
The Colon Cancer Prevention Project is thrilled by the announcement of the passage of Kentucky Senate Bill 89, an act relating to insurance coverage for tobacco cessation treatment. This bill will make medication and the services designed to help smokers … Continue reading
We need to talk. It’s March, which means it’s Colon Cancer Awareness Month, a time when we bring greater attention and focus to the issue of colorectal cancer and its staggering impact. This March, we’re furious. Currently, the recommended screening … Continue reading
The Kentucky State Senate will soon be voting on SB146, to establish the licensure of genetic counselors in Kentucky. SB 146 would do the following: PROTECT the public by ensuring that those presenting themselves as a “genetic counselor” have the … Continue reading
Thanks for joining us again as we continue our week-long blog series on why it is ESSENTIAL that we start talking about colon cancer before the age of 50. On Monday, we learned about Karen Walsh, a passionate advocate for … Continue reading
Thanks for tuning in as we continue our week-long blog series on why it is ESSENTIAL that we start talking about colon cancer before the age of 50. On Monday, we learned about Karen Walsh, a passionate advocate for colon … Continue reading
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
Karen Walsh is an actress, a mother, a friend, and a vibrant personality. Unfortunately, Karen is also fighting colon cancer. Shortly after Karen turned 40, she experienced stomach cramps. Upon visiting her doctor, she learned that she had stage IV colon … Continue reading
A recent study showed that 70% of adult smokers would like to quit and we know that increased smoking rates lead to colon cancer. Kentucky leads the country in adult and youth smoking rates. Please join us and other organizations … Continue reading