NEW YORK (WABC) — Scientists are making advances in genetic testing for colon cancer.

Frank Garritano never thought he would be diagnosed with colon cancer ever let alone at the age of 40. A marathon runner and restaurant owner in Orangeburg, New York, Frank got the diagnosis just days after celebrating his daughter Isabella’s first birthday.

“Physically I felt great. I was running 30 miles a week,” he said.

1. GET THE FACTS

2. TALK TO YOUR FAMILY

3. TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR 

4. GET SCREENED

5. SPREAD THE WORD

The Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation (CCCF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to a World Without Colorectal Cancer through awareness, prevention, screening, and research.