Colorectal Cancer Monologues

The Bottom Line: A colorectal cancer awareness drama

Eddie T is a successful middle-aged grocery store manager and has a very good life. However, Eddie’s world changes forever, as he has to bury his longtime friend Archie whom he lost to colorectal cancer. Eddie recounts his life growing up with his best friend, his unhealthy eating habits, lack of physical activity, use of alcohol and cigarettes, and Archie’s reluctance to get screening for colorectal cancer. Wishing he could have done something to get Archie screened earlier, Eddie T encourages African-American men and women to begin screening for colorectal cancer starting at 45 using screening tests that their healthcare provider can offer them.

“La Vida es un Sueño”

Rene is a man between 50 and 55. He appears laying stiff on a bed completely covered with a blanket. He stands up and realizes that he is dead. Panicked and confused, he begins to talk to himself, recognizing the importance of a colonoscopy. Suddenly, a voice wakes him up. He realizes that he was only dreaming and is elated that it was only a dream. Now he will surely go to get his exam done.

“La Vida es un Sueño” is a 20-minute monologue performed in Spanish.

Uncle Vu Has The Answer

Lonnie is a well-respected pharmacist at a major public health hospital. For a few years now he has noticed that many of the prescriptions filled for the Vietnamese clients have been for cancer, colorectal cancer specifically. Uncle Vu, who is 74 and actively health-conscious, has discussed this with Lonnie many times. He has asked Lonnie to present much-needed information to a group at this social club.