TALK ABOUT SCREENING:

Save lives

A Black man talking on the front porch with his wife.

Thinking and talking about colorectal cancer screening is hard for many people. It can feel too private, scary, embarrassing, or just kind of gross.

But the more we talk about it and make it a normal thing to do, the easier it becomes.

We also know that we are more likely to get screened when we are encouraged by someone we know and trust.

So please, talk with your doctor about getting screened. Then get screened. It could save your life. Then share your experience with your friends and family. Encourage them to get screened. It could save their life!

Personal stories of people who live in Oregon

“I have two friends who are colon cancer survivors. Screening saved their lives. What are you waiting for?”

Mary Stern, McMinnville, Oregon
"Despite not having a family history of colorectal cancer or having symptoms, I knew it was important to get screened because this cancer is symptomless. Everyone [over age 45], please go get screened.”

Dan Martinez, Warm Springs, Oregon
"This is a relatively easy way to save your life. There is no need to be embarrassed – the procedure is straight forward and doesn’t take long.”

Jackie Schad, Medford, Oregon
“Given the increased chance of successful treatment with early diagnosis, it just makes sense to get screened. Especially the FIT (stool) test—so easy, quick and free of risk.”

Laura Byerly, Yamhill, Oregon
“Colorectal cancer is virtually completely preventable if screenings, and if necessary, treatment is done early enough. Why wouldn’t you avoid the possibility of having to deal with the trauma of cancer by having the screening. The alternative is so much worse.”

Ken Braun, Dallas, Oregon
“There isn’t any part of the screening that isn’t worth it. The prep won’t be your favorite part, but once that’s over, it’s a total piece of cake. Getting screened is so important because living rocks!”

Diane Longaker, McMinnville, Oregon
"I started getting screened after my 50th birthday. Screening is painless. It allowed my doctor to find and remove polyps and prevent cancer. I’ve been screened, have you?”

Bryan Wolfe, Hermiston, Oregon

TALK ABOUT SCREENING:

Save lives

“I have two friends who are colon cancer survivors. Screening saved their lives. What are you waiting for?”

"Despite not having a family history of colorectal cancer or having symptoms, I knew it was important to get screened because this cancer is symptomless. Everyone [over age 45], please go get screened.”

"This is a relatively easy way to save your life. There is no need to be embarrassed – the procedure is straight forward and doesn’t take long.”

“Given the increased chance of successful treatment with early diagnosis, it just makes sense to get screened. Especially the FIT (stool) test—so easy, quick and free of risk.”

“Colorectal cancer is virtually completely preventable if screenings, and if necessary, treatment is done early enough. Why wouldn’t you avoid the possibility of having to deal with the trauma of cancer by having the screening. The alternative is so much worse.”

“There isn’t any part of the screening that isn’t worth it. The prep won’t be your favorite part, but once that’s over, it’s a total piece of cake. Getting screened is so important because living rocks!”

"I started getting screened after my 50th birthday. Screening is painless. It allowed my doctor to find and remove polyps and prevent cancer. I’ve been screened, have you?”