In the United States, colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men, after skin, prostate, and lung cancer. It is also the fourth most common cancer in women, after skin, breast, and lung cancer.

October 9, 2010, I attended the Des Moines Get Your Rear in Gear 5K Run/Walk at Raccoon River Park with friends, survivors, and loved ones of survivors.

"Get Your Rear in Gear" is bigger than just a message for colon cancer; it is a message for all of us to take action, lead longer healthier lives, go to the doctor regularly, to listen to our bodies when something isn’t right and to get the right answers, regardless of age.

The event was a huge success. Included in today's post are a few pictures.