Screen for Life TV PSA Transcripts

Jimmy Smits - "The Screening"

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Jimmy Smits: The screenings that happen here might be fun or dramatic. But it's not real life. There's a screening that is real life—and it could save your life. It's a screening test for colorectal cancer, the second leading cancer killer of men and women. But this is one cancer you can prevent. Screening finds precancerous polyps, so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. I got screened. Now it's your turn. So you can stick around and enjoy the show.

Announcer: If you're 50 or older, talk to your doctor and get screened for colorectal cancer.

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Jimmy Smits: The screenings that happen here might be fun or dramatic. But it's not real life. There's a screening that is real life—and it could save your life. It's a screening test for colorectal cancer, the second leading cancer killer of men and women. Screening finds precancerous polyps, so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. I got screened. Now it's your turn. So you can stick around and enjoy the show.

Announcer: If you're 50 or older, talk to your doctor and get screened for colorectal cancer.

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Jimmy Smits: The most important screening isn't the one that happens here. It's screening for colorectal cancer, the second leading cancer killer. Having a screening test is the best way to prevent this disease. That's right, you can prevent it. I got screened. Now it's your turn.

Announcer: If you're 50 or older, talk to your doctor and get screened for colorectal cancer.

Jimmy Smits - "La Vida Real"

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Jimmy Smits: El cine nos entretiene, pero esto no es la vida real. Lo que sí es real es que el cáncer colorrectal es la segunda causa de muerte por cáncer entre hombres y mujeres. Los pólipos que lo causan pueden detectarse y eliminarse antes de que se conviertan en cáncer. Pero tú lo puedes prevenir. Hágase un examen para detectar el cáncer colorrectal. Yo lo hice. Podría salvar su vida.

Anunciador: Si usted es mayor de cincuenta años, hágase el examen de detección.

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Jimmy Smits: El cine nos entretiene, pero esto no es la vida real. Lo que sí es real es que el cáncer colorrectal es la segunda causa de muerte por cáncer. Pero tú lo puedes prevenir. Hágase un examen para detectar el cáncer colorrectal. Yo lo hice.

Anunciador: Si usted es mayor de cincuenta años, hágase el examen de detección.

Diane Keaton - "Grammy Keaton"

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Diane Keaton: It's impossible to replace anybody that you love. She was my great role model, my Grammy Keaton. I aspired to be a lady like her. It was pretty much of a shock for us when she got colon cancer. We were... none of us were prepared for that. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer of men and women over the age of 50. And you know what? This is one that you can prevent! You know, it's kind of hard to get your mind around the fact that you are 60 years old. I'm 60 years old! I've had, you know, an amazing, amazing experience just being alive. I love life. Every minute is astonishing. It's a huge gift to be here. Just get screened, okay? Trust me, it's okay. I'm going to do everything possible to stay alive as long as I can. Obviously, in good health. In good health. And I think we can all do this. You can do it, I can do it. If I can do it, you can do it, okay? How's that for a deal?

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Diane Keaton: It's impossible to replace anybody that you love. She was my great role model, my Grammy Keaton. It was pretty much of a shock for us when she got colon cancer. We were... none of us were prepared for that. Here's the deal, and this is the bottom line here: colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer of men and women over the age of 50. And you know what? This is one that you can prevent! Just get screened, okay? I know how precious life is right now. We can all do this. You can do it, I can do it. If I can do it, you can do it, okay? How's that for a deal?

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Diane Keaton: It's impossible to replace anybody that you love. She was my great role model, my Grammy Keaton. It was pretty much of a shock for us when she got colon cancer. We were... none of us were prepared for that. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer of men and women over the age of 50. Just get screened, okay? If I can do it, you can do it, okay?

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Diane Keaton: It's impossible to replace anybody that you love. She was my great role model, my Grammy Keaton. It was pretty much of a shock for us when she got colon cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer of men and women over the age of 50. Just get screened. If I can do it, you can do it.

Diane Keaton - "I Love Life"

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Diane Keaton: You know, I love life. Every minute is astonishing. It's a huge gift to be here. I'm 60 years old! I've had, you know, an amazing, amazing experience just being alive. You know, I've got to tell you something... my Grandmother Keaton died of colon cancer. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer of men and women over the age of 50. And you know what? This is one that you can prevent. Just get screened, okay. Trust me, it's okay. If I can do it, you can do it, okay? How's that for a deal?

Morgan Freeman - "Picture of Health"

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Morgan Freeman: Has anyone ever said, 'You're the picture of health'? You look healthy, you feel fine, but that may not be the full picture. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer of men and women over 50. Since it doesn't always cause symptoms, you may not know you have it. The only way to know is by getting screened. Screening can find precancerous polyps, so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. This is one cancer you can prevent. Plus, screening can find colorectal cancer at an early stage, when the chance for a full recovery is very high. Talk with your doctor. And get tested for colorectal cancer. Medicare and many insurance plans help pay for screening. Get screened. Make sure you are the picture of health.

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Morgan Freeman: Has anyone ever said, 'You're the picture of health'? You look healthy, you feel fine, but that may not be the full picture. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer of men and women over 50. It doesn't always cause symptoms, but it can be prevented. Screening can find precancerous polyps, so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. Get screened. Make sure you are the picture of health.

"One-on-One with Morgan Freeman"

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Morgan Freeman: Has anyone ever said, 'You're the picture of health'? You look healthy and you feel fine, but that may not be the full picture. Colorectal cancer is the number two-cancer killer. It doesn't always cause symptoms, but it can be prevented. Screening can find precancerous polyps, so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. So get screened. Make sure you are the picture of health.

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Morgan Freeman: Has anyone ever said, 'You're the picture of health'? You look healthy and you feel fine, but that may not be the full picture. Colorectal cancer is the number two cancer killer. It doesn't always cause symptoms, but it can be prevented. Get screened. Make sure you are the picture of health.

"Being There" / "Estando Alli"

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Narrator: This moment is possible because this man was screened for colorectal cancer. It's the second leading cancer killer of men and women over 50. But it doesn't have to be. Screening for colorectal cancer saves lives. Both Doug and Susan were screened. In Doug's case, screening found precancerous polyps. He had no symptoms, so he had no idea there was anything wrong. Doug's doctor was able to remove the polyps before they turned into cancer. Think their granddaughter will become star of her college swim team? Now, chances are better than ever that Doug and Susan will be around to find out. Screening saves lives. If you're over 50, speak with your doctor and get screened for colorectal cancer.

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Narrator: This moment is possible because this man was screened for colorectal cancer. It's the second leading cancer killer for men and women over 50. In Doug's case, screening found precancerous polyps, and they were removed before they had a chance to turn into cancer. Will their granddaughter become star of her college swim team? Chances are better than ever that Doug and Susan will be around to find out. Screening saves lives—if you're over 50, get screened for colorectal cancer.

:30 (Spanish)

Locutor: Este momento es posible porque Luis y Ana se hicieron un examen para detectar el cáncer colorectal. El examen de Luis encontró pólipos precancerosos que fueron eliminados antes de convertirse en cáncer. ¿Será su nieta la nadadora estrella de su universidad? Las posibilidades son aún mejores de que ellos estén presentes para averiguarlo. Si es mayor de 50, hágase un examen para detectar el cáncer colorectal.

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Narrator: This moment is possible because Doug and Susan were screened for colorectal cancer. Now, chances are better than ever they'll be around when their grandchild is the star of her college swim team. Screening saves lives—if you're over 50, get screened for colorectal cancer.

"Rosa y Carlos"

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Carlos: Si tiene más de 50 años, como Rosa y yo, escúchenos, por favor. ¡Hágase un examen para detectar el cáncer colorectal! Este tipo de cáncer es la segunda causa de muerte por cáncer en hombres y mujeres.

Rosa: Estos exámenes pueden detectar si hay crecimientos anormales que se llaman pólipos. Estos no siempre muestran síntomas, pero pueden ser cancerosos.

Carlos: Si detecta los pólipos, se los pueden eliminar antes de que se conviertan en cáncer. Usted puede evitar este tipo de cáncer antes de que comience. ¡Hágase un examen - hágalo por usted, por sus hijos, por su familia – pero hágase un examen. Yo lo hice. Y quizás me haya salvado la vida.

Rosa: Escuche a Carlos, él sabe lo que habla.

Locutor: Hable con su médico. Los exámenes para detectar el cáncer colorectal salvan vidas.

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Carlos: Si tienes más de 50 años, escúchenos, por favor. ¡Hágase un examen para detectar el cáncer colorectal.

Rosa: Estos exámenes pueden detectar si hay crecimientos anormales que se llaman pólipos.

Carlos: Se los pueden eliminar antes de que se conviertan en cáncer. Usted puede evitar este tipo de cáncer antes de que comience.

Rosa: Nosotros nos hicimos los exámenes...

Carlos: ...y quizás me haya salvado la vida.

Locutor: Hable con su médico. Los exámenes para detectar el cáncer colorectal salvan vidas.

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Carlos: Si tienes más de 50 años, escúchenos, por favor. ¡Hágase un examen para detectar el cáncer colorectal.

Rosa: Nosotros nos hicimos el examen.

Carlos: ...y quizás me haya salvado la vida.

Locutor: Hable con su médico. Los exámenes para detectar el cáncer colorectal salvan vidas.