Welcome to the CheckIt4Andretti Video Resource Page, your go-to hub for all things colorectal cancer awareness and early detection. Here, you’ll find a wealth of content ranging from insightful educational videos about the foundation’s mission to powerful patient testimonies and expert advice. We’ve curated a mix of original content and contributions from trusted third-party partners to provide a comprehensive look into our efforts and the impact of early screening. Whether you’re seeking knowledge, inspiration, or resources, this page is designed to guide you through the journey of understanding and preventing colorectal cancer.
45 is the new 50! Start getting screened for colon cancer beginning at age 45 if you’re at average risk. Get screened earlier if you have any risk factors. Early screening saves lives!
John Andretti was a racing legend and member of the Andretti racing dynasty. John was a fierce competitor on the race track, a staunch family man and philanthropist. Watch this video to hear John’s story, including his fight against colon cancer.
CheckIt4Andretti is fortunate to be working with partners who make a difference in people’s lives every day. Watch this heartfelt story of CI4A recipient, Gladys Dykes, produced by the BBC Storyworks. You can read about Gladys’ story here.
A colonoscopy can seem like a scary (or embarrassing) procedure. This video will put you at ease by showing you what to expect before, during and after the procedure. You can read about the colonoscopy procedure here.
Are you looking forward to feasting over the holidays? This video can help you choose superfoods that may help prevent all types of cancer, including colon cancer. You can read about healthy holiday meals here.
Colon cancer is the most common form of a genetic cancer. Watch this short video from Johns Hopkins University to learn about when genetic testing might be worthwhile for you.
What if screening for colon cancer were as easy as getting your cholesterol checked? The good news is that soon, you may be able to do just that. Watch this story to learn about the new blood test for colon cancer. You can read about circulating tumor DNA tests here.
What are your chances of getting colon cancer? This video shares some of the most important statistics about America’s second biggest cancer-killer. You can read about colon cancer stats here.
Watch this video to learn about the Cologuard screening test from CI4A partners at NE Digestive Health. Cologuard may be a good screening option for you if you’re not at increased risk for colon cancer.
Colon cancer is the most common form of a genetic cancer. Watch this short video from Johns Hopkins University to learn about when genetic testing might be worthwhile for you.
More than 50,000 people will die from colon cancer this year. Hundreds of thousands of polyps will be found during colonoscopies. So, what’s the difference between a polyp and colon cancer? This short video will help explain the difference, and why finding a polyp-before it becomes cancer- can save your life.
There are many different types of bowel prep you can use before your colonoscopy. SuTab is a common regimen Gastroenterologists use to make sure they can get the best view of your colon. Watch this short video to see how it works. You can read about bowel prep here.
45 is the new 50! Start getting screened for colon cancer beginning at age 45 if you’re at average risk. Get screened earlier if you have any risk factors. Early screening saves lives!
Assess Your Risk for Colorectal Cancer in Minutes
This Colorectal Cancer Risk Assessment Tool is a quick, five-minute questionnaire designed to estimate your risk of developing colorectal cancer. By answering questions about your age, sex, ethnicity, diet, physical activity, medical history, etc., the tool calculates your risk over the next five years and throughout your lifetime. Use your results to discuss proactive screening and prevention steps with your healthcare provider.
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The CheckIt4Andretti Foundation's mission is to save lives by increasing awareness of the importance of screenings in the prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer, and by providing funding to high risk, low income patients who are uninsured, underinsured, or too young for insurance to cover the cost of screening.