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Stolen Colon Goes Viral: March 2019 is Colon Cancer Awareness Month
Yes, in Kansas City last year a giant inflatable colon prop used to enhance Colo-Rectal Cancer Awareness (CRC) was stolen. This nefarious deed went viral and the Colon Cancer Coalition whose role is to educate people about colorectal cancer was able to raise more than $11,000 for colon cancer awareness. The additional good news was that Kansas City police officers received an anonymous tip and found the giant inflatable, pilfered intestine in a vacant house. I relate this story to remind you all that although we’ve come a long way toward making Americans aware of colorectal cancer risks, we still have a long way to go before we reach the goal of screening all Americans. In 2018, the American College of Gastroenterology set the goal to have 80 percent of Americans screened for colorectal cancer. We, however, did not meet that goal, with about 60 percent of Americans screened.
Source: Zip 06