Lil Jon partners with Exact Sciences to raise awareness for colorectal cancer screening

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Colorectal cancer (most commonly known as colon cancer) is the third most diagnosed cancer in the United States. More than 106,000 Americans, male and female, will be diagnosed with new cases this year, according to data from the American Cancer Society (ACS).This means screenings for colorectal cancer are not only important but can save a life. Grammy-award-winning rapper/producer Lil Jon, who is famous for getting the nation’s attention with his music, has teamed up with Exact Sciences, a Wisconsin-based molecular diagnostics company, to give a new spin on his iconic hit “Get Low” as the soundtrack to the first step in non-invasive colon cancer screening. The new movement is being called “Get Low #2”. Lil Jon (above) met with fans outside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium before the Atlanta Falcons game on Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024. Photo by Julia Beverly/The Atlanta VoiceGetting low, in this case, means less about dancing “from the window to the wall” and more about educating the public about non-invasive colon cancer screenings. Lil John, 52, said that his health has become even more important to him as he gets older, and he wants to spread the importance of getting screened for colon cancer. “Health, mental health, and...

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