March: Official Colon Cancer Awareness Month!

Join the Lite 92.1 family this Sunday at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel from 12PM-3PM for the Challenge Your Colon Chili Festival hosted by Premiere Cares Foundation!

This Chili Festival is an Annual Event hosted by local restaurants that serve tasting portions of their prize chili recipes! There will be games, activities, and lots of challenges!

A fun-filled event to learn more about colon health! Early detection could mean an early cure!!

Reports posted on the Poughkeepsie Journal indicate that 86 individuals in Dutchess County die of this disease each year.

Colon Cancer Awareness: Dr. Salvatore Buffa, from Premier Medical Group in Poughkeepsie, tells what may happen aftre a diagnosis of colon cancer and why screening is important.  [VIDEO] Source: Poughkeepsie Journal