The goal of the month-long emphasis is to increase the public's awareness of colorectal cancer and to encourage individuals to participate in screening tests for this disease. M.D. Dr. Lang is also Chief of Staff at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock and a national leader in the field of colorectal cancer.
Parking is available in the patient lot immediately across from the building.
Dr. Lang's lively presentation will include information about screening and early detection, risk factors for developing the disease, and how proper nutrition may help lower the risk of colorectal cancer. Following his talk, Dr. Lang will answer questions from the audience. Those attending the presentation will be able to obtain a free fecal occult blood test kit. The American Cancer Society recommends this simple screening test on an annual basis for men and women age 50 and older. Attendees can also receive a free cookbook provided by the Cancer Information Service of the National Cancer Institute.