The big, interactive model teaches about colon cancer and how to prevent it. A foot-high colon is impressive.
The lesson it teaches could be lifesaving. The free event is Saturday, March 10, from 11 a. Colorectal cancer is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States.
However, there are steps people can take to reduce their risk. Inside they will learn about ulcerative colitis, polyps and the various stages of colon cancer. Removing them prevents that. Dietitians will be there to answer questions about the role food plays in the development of colon cancer. The event also features prizes, healthy food and activities for children.
Cone Health Cancer Centers treated cases of colon and rectal cancers in It was most often found in those 50 to 89 years of age. Black men have an especially high risk for colon cancer. Doug Allred External Communications Manager Published on March 07, Giant Colon Strolls Through Burlington The big, interactive model teaches about colon cancer and how to prevent it. The Strollin Colon. On Facebook. Cone Health.
