Giant Inflatable Colon Coming To Acadiana

Starting today (March 20) through Monday (March 23), a giant inflatable walk-through colon will be in four different places in the Acadiana area. Yes, there is a reason!

Did that get your attention? Good!

The idea behind the giant inflatable walk-through colon is to teach people in Acadiana about colorectal cancer, and the importance of preventive screening.

The Louisiana Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (LCCCP) is a CDC-funded program housed at the LSU School of Public Health,which works on creating awareness of six priority cancers. The cancers, which include lung, colorectal, breast, cervical, prostate, and skin are ones that can be prevented or mitigated by lifestyle choices and/or screenings.

WHEN & WHERE:

Friday, March 20 – University Hospital & Clinics, 2329 W. Congress St., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Friday, March 20 – The Children's Museum of Acadiana during Downtown Alive! 201 E. Congress St., 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 21 – Rouses, 6163 Johnston St., 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Free water and snacks to the first 200 people.)
Monday, March 23 – The Burdin Riehl Center at Lafayette General, 1211 Coolidge St., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in Louisiana, in spite of being more than 90 percent preventable. A recent study has shown Cajuns to have one of the highest incidence rates in the country. The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable and the newly formed Louisiana Colorectal Cancer Roundtable are encouraging everyone 50 and older to be screened regularly.