Ben Cutshall, my father and hero, was honored with several recent news segment on CBS 8 in San Diego, CA. Two dozen of his co-workers “buzzed” their hair in support of his ongoing chemotherapy treatment. My wife, Nancy Cutshall, was there to provide the clippers and cuts. I can’t begin to describe the pride I feel when I see the community rally to support my dad through his treatment for colon cancer. My personal thanks go out to all the employees of CBS 8 (KFMB), and Marcella Lee for making this happen. Finally, I wanted to add that dad is the most courageous person I know. Way to go, Dad!

A team of researchers from Washington University in St. Louis and Harvard University has found that women who walk for at least two hours a week are less likely to get colon cancer than those who don’t exercise regularly.

Colon Cancer Public Announcement

Dr. George Lundberg discusses how fecal blood occult screening does reduce death from colon cancer.

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Detecting colon cancer early can save lives, but colonoscopies are costly. Katie Couric says more states should require insurance companies to cover the procedure. (CBSNews.com)