Colon cancer is nearly 100% avoidable with early detection. It takes generally 5 to 10 years for a non-cancerous polyp to develop in your colon and another 5 to 10 years for that polyp to turn cancerous. It is recommended by the medical industry that everyone over the age of 50 years, at risk for colon disease or not, undergo a colonoscopy to screen for polyps. The colonoscopy procedure lasts for a meager 30 minutes but could potentially save you 30 years of your life. You owe it to your spouse. You owe it to your children and grandchildren. You owe it to yourself. GET SCOPED!

The Tancredi Colon Cancer Prevention Foundation was founded in May, 2004, by Jim Tancredi. Both of Jim's parents were previously diagnosed with colon cancer, and his mother passed away on May 19, 2004, from complications of the disease. The mission of the foundation is to promote appropriate colorectal cancer screening methods to everyone and to continually stress the importance of colorectal cancer prevention through early detection measures. It is the foundation's intent to promote the value of early detection screenings through a variety of annual fundraisers including, but not limited to, 5K run/walk races, Christmas tree memoriam lighting ceremonies, memorabilia auctions, and a host of other valuable activities. Further, it is the Foundation's intent to promote this valuable information not just on the local level, but rather a nation and international level.