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HOUSTON -- (October 7, 2008) -- The Dan L. Duncan Cancer Center at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is sponsoring two performances of the play "Educando a Papá" in Spanish to promote life-saving colorectal cancer screenings in the Hispanic community.

The play is written by Adelina Venegas and produced by Grupo de Teatro Somos Todos. The plot follows Anita, who is about to graduate, but the festivities are interrupted when a friend's battle with colorectal cancer makes Anita realize that her parents are at risk. She and her aunt, a nurse, use song, humor, information and love to persuade Anita's parents to get screened.

Two performances are scheduled as followed:

• Saturday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m.
  Southwest Multi-Service Center
  6400 High Star, 77520
  Prevencion de Cancer will be held from 4-7 p.m. and will include information tables, breakout sessions on cancer prevention, raffles and refreshments.
• Saturday, Nov. 1 at 6 p.m.
  Ripley House, 4410 Navigation, 77011
  Dia de los Muertos celebration

Performances are free and open to the public. For more information, call 713-798-2338.