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Weapons recovered after standoff in Matawan
MATAWAN — Numerous rifles and a handgun were recovered from a Ravine Drive residence following the surrender of a man who had barricaded himself inside his apartment on Sept. 30, according to Matawan police Lt. Ben Smith. A handgun and 10 rifles were discovered at the scene after a standoff with James Wierzbicky, 43, who…
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Middletown Day
Tom Wieczerzak, Middletown Township Fire Department Training Academy instructor, shows Jaime Rourke how to use a fire extinguisher during Middletown Day. LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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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 ‘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 a somewhat higher…
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Events support breast cancer 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. The American Cancer Society will hold a yard sale and bake sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct.…
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Matawan Day and Food Festival scheduled for Oct. 13
MATAWAN — The Borough of Matawan will hold its annual Matawan Day and Food Festival on Saturday, Oct. 13. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 14. Matawan Day will be held along Main Street beginning at 1 p.m. and ending at 6 p.m. This year’s event will feature a wide assortment of activities and entertainment for…
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Tackling some of the myths about breast cancer
By Ann Hughes M.D. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, after skin cancer.The lifetime risk of women who live to age 80 being diagnosed with invasive cancer is 1 in 8. The American Cancer Society’s most recent estimates for breast cancer in the United States for 2012: about 226,870 new…
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Creating a new experience at Bayshore Community Hospital
By Tony Cava I n the past decade, morbid obesity has been on the rise and with it comes a number of problematic health issues. Research has shown that severe obesity is often caused by a combination of genetics, environment and lifestyle.A little more than one year ago, Bayshore Community Hospital opened a new Center…
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Organizations
A number of organizations share the goal of raising money to fund cancer research and help individuals battling cancer to get the care they need. Susan G. Komen for the Cure: Since its inception, the organization has invested more than $1.9 billion in breast cancer research and, in efforts to raise breast cancer awareness,…
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Symptoms of breast cancer
Breast cancer is a disease that claims the lives of so many people. Although many deaths cannot be prevented due to the severity and late stage of the breast cancer, early diagnosis goes a long way to improving mortality rates and sending individuals into remission faster. Knowing the symptoms of breast cancer can help women…
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