Whitney Jones, MD specialized in advanced endoscopy in Louisville, Kentucky.  However, his career path changed when research showed his state was 49th in the nation in colon cancer screening while leading the nation in the incidence of colorectal cancer.

 

That inspired him to establish a Louisville-based non-profit in 2003, the Colon Cancer Prevention Project.  It seeks to educate the public on the importance of colon cancer screening with an eye toward early detection.  Dr. Jones is a vigorous advocate of legislation in Kentucky and around the nation seeking to make screening easily accessible and cost-free.

 

As a warrior fighting against cancers of all types, Dr. Jones urges everyone to engage in genetic testing, as it can heighten the possibility of early detection.

 

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Colon Cancer Prevention Project  https://www.kickingbutt.org