Dress in Blue Day – Save Lives, Promote Colon Cancer screening on March 4th

blue dayThe Kentucky Cancer Program (KCP) is encouraging everyone to Dress in Blue on Friday, March 4 as part of the eighth annual nationwide campaign to promote colon cancer screening.

On behalf of survivors across the state, Former Lieutenant Governor, Crit Luallen says, “I can tell you that screening saved my life, not once, but twice. There simply is no value that you can put on this process of being able to detect colon cancer. It’s priceless.”

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men and women combined in the nation and the state. The mortality rate in Kentucky is among the highest, claiming the lives of more than 800 people each year.

Please join the Kentucky Cancer Program District Cancer Council in raising awareness about this preventable disease. Spread the word about colorectal cancer and encourage your friends and family age 50 and over to get screened.

In Frankfort, the State Capitol Dome will be illuminated in blue until March 4, and all state employees are encouraged to Dress in Blue Friday.

Community partners, led by KCP District Cancer Councils, are sponsoring many special activities March 4th and throughout March, National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Contact your local Kentucky Cancer Program office for additional information or visit www.kycancerprogram.org.

Dress in Blue on March 4th and tell your friends and family why

The Kentucky Cancer Program is the state mandated cancer control program jointly administered by the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky. KCP’s mission is to reduce cancer incidence and mortality by promoting cancer education, research and service programs.