Three and a half years ago, Melissa Seanor of Osceola found out the stomachaches she'd been having for months were not from an ulcer. A biopsy in October 2002 showed she had extensive colon cancer. Within 24 hours, the mother of three had life-threatening surgery to remove it.
If you've ever dreamed of crawling through a giant colon -- and really, who among us hasn't? -- then today is your lucky day. A 40-foot-long, 4-foot-high replica of a human colon is on tour -- complete with really gross diseased tissue and other stuff you probably shouldn't read about during breakfast.
The American Cancer Society recommends people 50 and older regularly get tested for colon cancer. Here are some tips for lowering your risk of colon cancer:
The American Cancer Society estimates that 100 thousand men and women statewide will be diagnosed with colon cancer and 40-thousand will die in the next ten years. That's why the Lubbock Colon Cancer Prevention Task Force is promoting healthy lifestyles now.
LEOMINSTER -- Donna Freda-Fontaine keeps a positive outlook on life, even though hers is threatened by colon cancer.
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