Many things affect a person’s chance of getting cancer. These are called risk factors. Risk factors you can’t change include simply getting older. Most breast cancer is diagnosed in women ages 50 and older, and in people who have had breast cancer.…
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Gabron said, “The technical aspect of my job is operating a very sophisticated and powerful machine called a linear accelerator. Then there is the human factor. We are called therapists because we see people in a holistic manner and try to put them at ease.”…
Men Can Get Breast Cancer, Too By MONICA CALZOLARIONEONTA October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it is not just women who need this information.“Male breast cancer makes up less than 1% of all cases of breast cancer,” according to the National Cancer Institute.…
In a study by the Boston School of Public Health, they found that 6,000 U.S. women die each year from alcohol-attributable breast cancers (15 percent of the total cases). And, although more alcohol equals more risk, multiple studies have shown that there is absolutely no safe level of alcohol consumption for female breast tissue.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Explore World Of Fiber FIBER ARTS FEST – 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Explore world of natural fibers through demonstrations, exhibits, hands-on-activities showing how they’re harvested, processed, transformed to wearable, utilitarian, and decorative items. Included with admission, $12/adult. The Farmers’ Museum, Cooperstown. 607-547-1450 or visit www.farmersmuseum.org/fiber-weekend GARLIC FEST – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Features locally grown garlic for planting or cooking. Sample products like cheese, honey, garlic recipes, more from local vendors. Free parking, admission.…
HAPPENIN’ OTSEGO for SATURDAY, OCT. 7 Morgan Cars On Show MORGAN CAR SHOW – 9 a.m.-Noon. See 50 Morgan Sports Cars. Hyde Hall, 267 Glimmerglass State Park Rd., Cooperstown. Call (607) 547-5098 or visit hydehall.org/event/autumn-mog-2017/ COOPTOBERFEST – 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Food, music, vendors, activities, more. Main St., Cooperstown. Visit www.facebook.com/Cooptoberfest/…