Elaine Newcomb, a board member for Star Valley Medical Center and colon cancer survivor, spoke with Duke Dance on SVI Radio about her story and what SVMC can do to help prevent stories like hers.

March is Colon Cancer awareness month.  Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the Unites States.  On average, your risk is about 1 in 20, although this varies widely according to individual risk factors.