Eddie Craven, known locally as "Meatball," died Jan. 15 after a battle with colon cancer.
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Health professionals screen for breast cancer, skin cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer and lung cancer. There's also been blood pressure checks, vaccinations, maternal wellness, heart rhythm, diabetic education and more offered throughout the fair.
MENergy is an event where you can learn about men's heart health, mental wellness, diabetes, and the importance of early disease detection.
A recent study showed a 20% increase in younger people getting diagnosed with colon cancer.
The event also provided resources for those who aren't or under insured.
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month and it's the perfect time to get screened.
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Dana Lee continues to work as a nurse navigator at UofL Health's Brown Cancer Center.
Symptoms can be hard to detect.
Health officials recommend early screenings to catch red flags.
Local doctors said they're finding cancer cases are much more aggressive because people couldn't detect their cancer in its early stages.