Elbert County Colon Cancer Support Group was busy getting the word out in March
(Photo submitted by Pam Allen)
Brook McDowell, Pam Allen, Bobby G.Hunt and Yentil Almond stand outside the 8-foot educational inflatable colon from the University Cancer and Blood Center, an eye-opening educational tool illustrating what polyps and tumors look like. This display was part of the March 7 awareness event on the public square. (Photo submitted by Pam Allen)
Doctors Kristina Schultz-Tanner, Fia Yi and Thomas Ward of the University Cancer and Blood Center addressed questions during the March 16 Dress in Blue Day Banquet at the Civic Center. (Photo submitted by Pam Allen)
By Julie Weeks
jweeks@elberton.com
Thirteen-year colon cancer survivor and president of the Elbert County Colon Cancer Support Group (ECCCSG) Pam Allen made her annual trip to Washington, D.…