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How-to conduct a breast self-exam
Early detection of breast cancer can improve survival rates and lessen the severity of treatment options. Routine mammograms are essential to catching signs of breast cancer early on but so can home-based breast exams. Over the years there has been some debate over the effectiveness of breast self-exams, or BSEs, is effective. Different breast cancer…
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Exploring the different types of breast cancer
Breast cancer is a universal term to describe several different cancers that form in and around the breasts. Breast cancer types are generally categorized based on where the illness begins, most often in the ducts or lobules, the parts of the female anatomy responsible for producing breast milk. About 226,870 new cases of invasive breast…
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Can breast cancer be prevented?
Oftentimes, individuals diagnosed with some form of cancer ask themselves and their physicians,“Could I have done something to prevent this?” Women who are concerned about breast cancer also may wonder if they can prevent this potentially deadly disease, wondering if there is a pill, a vitamin or another method to keeping the cancer at bay.…
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Seniors invited to Lunch and Learn Oct. 9
The Spotswood Office On Aging will host a Lunch and Learn with the Middlesex County Surrogate’s Office 12:30 p.m. Oct. 9 at the Spotswood Senior Center, 1 Arlington Ave. Topics will include last will and testaments, trusts, power of attorney and more. Individuals must be registered with the Spotswood Office on Aging to attend. Admission…
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Library Friends to gather Oct. 8
The Friends of the Spotswood Public Library will hold its next meeting 7 p.m. Oct. 8 in the meeting room at the library, 548 Main St. Patrons and new members are welcome to attend.
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Events support awareness
SMS annual Breast Cancer Walk to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation will be held 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 5 at Sayreville Middle School, Washington Road, Parlin. Visit www.sayreville k12.net. Avon Walk for Breast Cancer will be held Oct. 20 and 21 in New York City. Visit AvonWalk.org. American Cancer Society’s…
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Medical director: We can get through it
Gains in breast cancer evaluation and treatment offer greater hope BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer Dr. Debra Camal ‘C ancer is biologically angry.” These words, spoken by Debra Camal, the medical director of the breast program at Meridian Cancer Care, ring true for those affected by breast cancer. “Central New Jersey, in general, does have…
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Rec office to sponsor trips to shows, winery
The Milltown Department of Recreation will offer several upcoming events, open to residents and nonresidents. An Oct. 7 trip to the Mount Airy Casino, Mount Pocono, Pa., is planned. The bus will depart at 9 a.m. from Borough Hall. Cost is $35 per person, with a $20 return in slot play and a $5 food…
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Youth to sponsor environmental event
The East Brunswick Youth Council (EBYC) will host its first Environmental Education Day 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 7 in the Community Room at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. Participants will learn what EBYC is doing to help the environment and how others can make a difference by participating in some of the…
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