BPHC Colon Cancer Campaign - Marta Rivera

The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and the Colon Cancer Coalition are partnering to help save lives from colon cancer, especially in communities of color that are at higher risk. Data show cancer is one of the leading causes of early death for Boston residents under 65 years old, and colon cancer is among the leading common causes of cancer mortality. Because colon cancer screening can help catch cancer early when it’s most treatable, BPHC and the Coalition launched a multilingual campaign to encourage early screening, especially in Black and Latinx communities. The campaign began this March during Colon Cancer Awareness Month and includes messages in English, Haitian Creole, and Spanish.