Port Allen man with family history of colon cancer takes proactive approach to catching cancer early
WBRZ • • health
Key Points:
- Ferral Domingue, a longtime Port Allen resident and business owner, has sold mailboxes and outdoor furniture at Brian's for 34 years and is visually impaired due to Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- Ferral and his wife Annette are dedicated volunteers with the Federation of the Blind.
- Due to his family's history with colon cancer, Ferral regularly undergoes colonoscopies to detect early signs of cancer, allowing him to remain proactive about his health.
- WBRZ reporter John Pastorek is highlighting stories of colon cancer survivors and promoting awareness of risk factors ahead of the Get Your Rear in Gear run/walk event at Pennington Biomedical Center.
- The event encourages public participation to increase awareness and support for colon cancer prevention and early detection.
