Free Colon Cancer Forum

Colon Cancer – Are You At Risk?

     American Cancer Society Presents Free Public Education Conference Saturday, February 26, 2005

Many Houston-area citizens don't know that colon cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer, even though it is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States, claiming more lives than either breast or prostate cancer.

The American Cancer Society is offering a free community colon cancer forum 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, February 26 at The Power Center, 12401 South Post Oak Road.    Doctors, dietitians, social workers and cancer survivors will present in-depth information in a way that the general public can understand.  Participants will be equipped to take better charge of their own colon-health and, if they choose, to take information back to
others in their workplace, church or  other  community organizations.

Topics include:

·     Colon Cancer, What Is It?
·     Cancer Prevention Through Nutrition
·     Screening Options
·     What if I have Colon Cancer?  -- Treatment Options
·     A Survivor’s Story
·     How Do I Pay For This?  Low Income Options
·     The forum will close with a panel discussion and an “Ask the Doctor”
Question and Answer Period.


This community forum is sponsored by Genentech with additional support from Hope Through Grace, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Baylor College of Medicine.

Breakfast will be provided and there is no charge to attend, but seating is limited.  To register or for more information, please call

713.706.5631 before February 21.



Shelly Porsch Chetty
Director of Communications
American Cancer Society, Houston Metro
direct - 713-706-5670  cell - 281-773-7465