Support Hawaii Colorectal Cancer Screening and Awareness Program

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. but early detection of colorectal cancer can be successfully treated. A colorectal cancer awareness and screening program would help educate Hawaii residents about availability and coverage of these crucial screenings and provide screenings for those that are unable to afford it.

I urge my state representative and senator to support a bill that would provide up to $250,000 in funding to the Hawaii Department of Health for a colorectal cancer awareness and screening program. This will help promote educational outreach to underscreened communities and help provide screenings to those that need it the most.