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Free screenings of new Kentucky colon-cancer documentary, plus Q and A, are scheduled in Louisville, Lexington and Hazard
The Colon Cancer Prevention Project is premiering its new documentary, "Catching a Killer: Colon Cancer in the Bluegrass," in three select cities, before it starts airing on KET this summer.
The 30-minute film, which features stories from Kentuckians who have been affected by colon cancer, will be shown June 18 at the Clifton Center in Louisville; June 23 at the Central Library in Lexington; and July 20 at the Perry County Library in Hazard. It includes stories from residents of Appalachia and Louisville, two areas where colon cancer rates are the highest.
All three events will run from 7 to 8 p.m. and include a question-and-answer session with expert panelists after the film is over. Free food, music and photos will be offered before the start of the film, from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.
The Colon Cancer Prevention Project is Kentucky and Southern Indiana?s only nonprofit focused solely on work to end the second leading cancer killer among men and women. Colon cancer strikes 2,600 Kentuckians each year ? making Kentucky one of the worst states in the country for colon cancer incidence ? but it is highly preventable with screening.
"Catching a Killer" not only shares the heartfelt stories of our neighbors, but also shares information about screening options and resources in our state.
?Our goal is to make sure people get screened for this disease and avoid ever hearing the words: You have cancer,? Andrea Shepherd, the project's executive director, said in a news release. ?We hope that after viewing this documentary, people get on the phone and start talking with their physicians and families about colon cancer screening.?
The events are free and open to the public. More information and an RSVP form is available on the project's website.
The 30-minute film, which features stories from Kentuckians who have been affected by colon cancer, will be shown June 18 at the Clifton Center in Louisville; June 23 at the Central Library in Lexington; and July 20 at the Perry County Library in Hazard. It includes stories from residents of Appalachia and Louisville, two areas where colon cancer rates are the highest.
All three events will run from 7 to 8 p.m. and include a question-and-answer session with expert panelists after the film is over. Free food, music and photos will be offered before the start of the film, from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.
The Colon Cancer Prevention Project is Kentucky and Southern Indiana?s only nonprofit focused solely on work to end the second leading cancer killer among men and women. Colon cancer strikes 2,600 Kentuckians each year ? making Kentucky one of the worst states in the country for colon cancer incidence ? but it is highly preventable with screening.
"Catching a Killer" not only shares the heartfelt stories of our neighbors, but also shares information about screening options and resources in our state.
?Our goal is to make sure people get screened for this disease and avoid ever hearing the words: You have cancer,? Andrea Shepherd, the project's executive director, said in a news release. ?We hope that after viewing this documentary, people get on the phone and start talking with their physicians and families about colon cancer screening.?
The events are free and open to the public. More information and an RSVP form is available on the project's website.
- Kentucky Will Get Money To Increase Colon Cancer Screenings In Louisville And Appalachia, Which Lag Behind Recent Success
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky will receive about $2.6 million in federal money over five years to help fight colon cancer by encouraging people to be screened for it, with a focus on populations in Louisville and Appalachia. "Those...
- Wear Blue On Friday, March 7 To Mark Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month And Encourage Screening And Colonoscopies
Friday, March 7 will be "Dress in Blue Day" to mark National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and to help raise awareness about colon cancer in Kentucky, according to Madeline Abramson, wife of Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson. ?Kentucky has one the highest...
- 1 In 3 Don't Get Potentially Life-saving Screening For Colon Cancer, Second Leading Cause Of Cancer Death In Ky. And U.s.
Federal officials said Tuesday that although detecting colon cancer early saves lives, only about two-thirds of Americans aged 50 to 75 have undergone recommended screening. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that men and women 50 and...
- 'incredible Colon' To March Across The State In Colon Cancer Awareness Month; More Than A Dozen Stops Scheduled
A special tour throughout the state of the Incredible Colon ? an inflatable model of a human colon, large enough for visitors to walk through it ? will promote education about risks and preventive measures of colon cancer during March,...
- Cancer Screening Myths And Facts Discussed At Northwest
There are many opinions on cancer screening, whether it's who should get mammograms or when to start testing for cervical cancer. That's why the Alvin & Lois Lapidus Cancer Institute wants to help you receive the best information about when...