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Web Release
06-05-2025
- Health
- Web Release
LAU Medical Centers Join SAID NGO's Walkathon to Raise Awareness on Colon and Bowel Cancer
By Editor_wr On May 6, 2025 The Lebanese American University Medical Centers Rizk Hospital and Saint John's Hospital proudly participated in the annual walkathon organized by SAID NGO, dedicated to raising awareness about colon and bowel cancer. This year's walkathon, held under the impactful theme 'March into April,' took place on April 27. Aligning with Colon Cancer Awareness Month in March and Bowel Cancer Awareness Month in April, its purpose is to highlight and educate the community on the importance of early detection. As part of their ongoing commitment to public health, LAU Medical Centers deployed two fully equipped mobile clinics, one stationed at the starting point and the other at the finish line. These mobile clinics provided on-site medical assistance, including minor suturing services for participants in need of first aid. To further engage the public, the mobile clinics hosted interactive games and educational activities designed to spread awareness about colon and bowel cancer. Participants took part in themed giveaways and had the chance to win one of three complimentary colon cancer screening procedures. This initiative highlighted the importance of prevention and early detection. Adding to the day's impact, Dr. Majd Roustom, Clinical Instructor of Gastroenterology at LAU Medical Center, delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of raising awareness about colon cancer, early detection, and preventive care. His remarks served to educate and empower attendees, reinforcing the vital role that regular screenings and proactive healthcare play in saving lives. LAU Medical Centers remain dedicated to healing with compassion by providing community-focused healthcare and empowering individuals with the knowledge to take charge of their well-being. Comments are closed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Erie community rallies behind woman with cancer
Lisa Mills had been working as an Erie County corrections officer for over 25 years, when just weeks ago, she was met with the unthinkable. 'I had to spend my 57th birthday in the hospital in St. Vincent's from March 11th to the 18th, and they told me the day that I got discharged that I had pancreatic adenocarcinoma stage 4 aggressive terminal, so that just blew me out of the water,' said Lisa Mills, Erie County Prison Correctional Officer. Mills, also known as 'Big Momma,' said she's keeping a positive mind about the Sunday, the Erie community came to the Perry Hiway Hose Company on Oliver Road to raise money for her treatment and support the 'Big Momma' that's always looked out for them. Second Harvest Food Bank hosts 34th annual Break Box Awards 'Everybody calls me 'Big Momma' at work because I'm everybody's big momma. Everybody loves me, and everybody comes to me with all their problems, and I try to help solve them. So, we have a good time at work some days, but some days are crazy, but all in all, I wouldn't trade it for anything,' said Mills. The fundraiser gave supporters a variety of ways to donate to Mills, such as basket raffles, t-shirt sales, 50/50 raffles, food and drink sales, and a 'pie-in-the-face' competition, where Mills' coworkers faced off to raise the most money with the winner getting a pie to the face. 'She makes a difference because she loves her job. I have never seen her upset at work, she likes to help out the inmates, and it's a very tough job to be in,' said Douglas Patterson, event organizer and Mills' co-worker. Erie Cancer Wellness Center brings attention to Colon Cancer Awareness Month Patterson said the fundraiser couldn't have been possible without all of their sponsors, raffle donations and overall support from the Erie community. Coming up next Big Momma will be heading to Texas to try and qualify for clinical trials, and she says she is beyond grateful for the love and support. 'I know God has the last say, and hey, I think I'm going to be alright,' said Mills. If you would like to donate to Mills and her battle against cancer, you can contact Douglas Patterson at 814-806-4618 or dpatterson004@ You can also use Cashapp to pay Mills directly at '$blackjackdiva'. Patterson says you can also send donations in lieu of Mills to the Erie County Prison. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
24-03-2025
- Health
- CBS News
North Texas woman advocates for colon cancer awareness in young adults in memory of her brother
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month – a time to stress the importance of education and screenings, especially for young adults in their 20s and 30s. While there is no one-size-fits-all explanation for why millennials are at a higher risk, Jenna White, of Keller, is making it her mission to carry out her brother's legacy. Evan White died from colon cancer days before his 29th birthday. "He was really good about, you know, putting on a smile for everyone else, so just to be there and see kind of behind the scenes of what cancer treatment is really like and how difficult it was really eye-opening," Jenna White, Evan's sister, said. Evan White's family and friends wear blue to support a cause that's near and dear to them. Each year they host an annual golf tournament and bar crawl in honor of Evan and Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. This March, Evan's family and friends raised $67,000 during their annual fundraiser and set a new record. "He was diagnosed at the age of 24 and so that was quite the shock to the family because we had no family history," White said. More than a fighter of one of the top three deadliest cancers, Evan loved to travel, music, and his dog Lola, his companion through cancer treatment. "People always said like, 'Oh, he's just like his dog Lola,' just like always happy always carefree despite, you know, everything," White said. Jenna White is now an ambassador for the non-profit organization, FightCRC, and travels from Fort Worth to D.C. to advocate for funding and research for colon cancer. This month, a sea of more than 27,000 blue flags waved outside the U.S. Capitol. Each flag represents a young adult under 50 who will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer by 2030. "Evan was a big advocate and so now, like that's something I'm really passionate about too, just because it is such a difficult thing for not only the person, who's sick, but you know, their family, their loved ones and friends to all go through it together," White said. White said colorectal cancer is the only top five cancer killer without its own research program and funding. "Just because Evan's not here, doesn't mean his fight's over. And we can keep his fight going… and we'll continue to fight, you know, for those who aren't here… so that their fight, you know, wasn't in vain," White said. Doctors said colon cancer is on the rise in people in their 20s and 30s and recommend annual screenings and being aware of symptoms — constipation, blood in your stool, sudden changes in bowel habits and abnormal weight loss.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
13-foot inflatable colon on display: Colon Cancer Awareness Month
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and health experts are emphasizing the importance of early screenings. A larger-than-life reminder made a stop at the YMCA on Habersham Street in Savannah. A 13-foot-high, 10-foot-long inflatable colon was on display, giving visitors a walk-through look at what happens inside the body. The interactive exhibit featured polyps and cancerous growths which demonstrated why early detection is critical. Experts said the screening guidelines have changed and they recommend people start getting checked earlier than before. 'I find that a lot of my patients think about the colon and the anus and the rectum as this big black box that's kind of a scary thing to investigate because it's something that polite people don't talk about, it's something that can be really embarrassing if you have symptoms there and so by bringing this big float here I think it helps to normalize talking about these things,' Correctional Surgeon at Memorial Health Dr. Elizabeth McKeown said. Health officials encouraged everyone to talk with their doctor about when to schedule their screening. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Fox News
09-03-2025
- Health
- Fox News
A Journey For Revolutionary Cancer Treatment
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. 35-year-old father of three, Andrew Hayward, and hero doctor, Dr. John Oertle share Andrew's journey to the U.S. to receive life-saving treatment for his stage 4 colon cancer. The medical center, Envita, understood Andrew needed more than chemotherapy and the other treatments his Canadian doctors were providing at the time. Andrew and Dr. Oertle advocate on behalf of Envita and alternate treatments, encouraging those who are suffering from cancer to exhaust all treatment options. Today, Andrew continues to fight and plans to win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
