[WDSU News] KANSAS CITY, Mo. ‐ An inflatable colon used to teach about the dangers of colon cancer has been stolen, according to the University of Kansas Cancer Center.The inflatable colon was swiped from a parked pickup truck. It's valued at $4,000.
"Colon cancer is a tough subject for many to talk about and the giant, 150 pound, 10-foot long inflatable colon is a great conversation starter," said John Ashcraft, a surgical oncologist at The University of Kansas Cancer Center.
The inflatable colon is owned by the Cancer Coalition, which hosts walk/run events under a campaign called "Get Your Rear In Gear."
The Cancer Coalition ships the inflatable colon across the country for walkers and runners to see and learn about the progression of colon cancer in a unique way. The inflatable colon was on its way to the annual Sisters Living Beyond Breast Cancer 5K Relay Walk on Saturday in Kansas City.