ST. CATHARINES – Shoppers at the Pen Centre should not be alarmed if they see a giant pink snake-like creature inside the mall later the week.

The Niagara Health System is again teaming up with Juravinski Cancer Centre in Hamilton to bring the Giant Colon Tour to the mall.

The pink inflatable colon is 40 feet long and eight feet high and was created as part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.

Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in Canada for men and the third leading cause of death from cancer in women.