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COVER STORY: Denise Himes helps crime victims navigate justice system 6

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Not having an emergency fund. An emergency fund should be six to nine months worth of monthly living expenses (not income). Dave Ramsey advises $1,000 as a minimum emergency fund while getting out of debt to avoid reutilizing credit. Life has emergencies — that’s a fact.

Waiting to save for retirement. Money over time is your best ally, and the best tool for keeping investors on track is automation. Maximize your 401k match at minimum, and if that’s not available, seek a recommended professional to help you establish a retirement account.

Financial secrets. Money is the leading cause of marital problems. If you’re not on the same page financially, your money problems will be a constant stress point. Meet regularly to discuss financial goals, budgets and current status updates.

Debt. Bad debt (money used to finance depreciating assets) is a financial burden that costs thousands of dollars in interest. Credit is good when used wisely, but sadly many Americans are trapped in a financial situation that causes them high amounts of stress. Identify a snowball payment plan to help you calculate the quickest and most efficient way to knock out bills (recommended: smallest balances first), and then add that payment to the next bill once it’s paid off.

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COVER STORY

Denise Himes helps crime victims navigate justice system

By GAYE BUNDERSON

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enise Himes stands up for crime victims in her role as Victim Witness Unit chief with the Canyon County Prosecutor’s Office. For 19 years, she has advised and comforted victims and helped them navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system.

“The criminal has an attorney, and the Prosecutor’s Office is there on behalf of the state,” Himes said. But crime victims can end up feeling underrepresented, and Canyon County Prosecuting Attorney Bryan Taylor acknowledged that’s an issue his office is legally required to deal with.

“The prosecuting attorney is obligated by the state constitution and statutes to provide a plethora of services to make sure the rights of victims are adhered to, and the Victim Witness Coordinator Unit is essential in that process,” Taylor said.

Himes, now in her 40s, started her employment with the Canyon County Prosecutor’s Office in 1993. She had received a criminal justice degree from the University of Idaho in 1991 and her college internships had been in the field of victim advocacy.

Initially, Himes was the only victim witness coordinator in the Prosecutor’s Office, but over the years she was pivotal in building the program; now there are six victim witness coordinators in all. Her own workload currently is approximately 93 active cases. She balances both victim witness coordinator responsibilities with supervisory duties.

“The Canyon County Prosecutor’s Office Victim Witness Unit is specifically designed to assist victims of violent crime,” Himes said. “Our caseload ranges from misdemeanor battery, domestic violence, sexual assault, crimes against children, aggravated DUI, and felony violent crimes all the way to homicides. Our services are not limited to these cases but tend to be the majority of what our unit handles.”

The work of victim witness coordinators can include something as simple as picking up the phone to inform victims of the results of a hearing, or responsibilities far more complicated, such as — as Himes put it — being a “venting post” for rape victims or other people who have been casualties of others’ maliciousness.

Himes acknowledged that the legal system can be very confusing and victims are involuntarily thrown into its complex judicial workings.

“We become a source of solace, a source of information and someone to help them navigate the criminal justice process. We help them know what their rights are and how to exercise those rights,” Himes said. “Victims have fears about the process; there are misconceptions; the process is lengthy and time-consuming. Education about the process can go a long ways to reduce the related stress.”

But what about her own stress?

Himes says the job can be emotionally draining at times. It can, without the proper

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Left: Denise Himes leads the Victim Witness Unit for the Canyon County Prosecutor’s Office. Above: From right, Denise Himes, Zoie Himes, 13, Greg Himes and Nikolas “Niko” Himes, 14, at their home in Emmett with Bill, Zoie’s horse. Far right: Denise Himes at work. Directly right: Denise at her home in Emmett cooks a dinner of ribs for her family.

The ribs are from one of two cows they bought at an auction. She named the two cows Rip and Off because she paid way more than the limit.

perspective, be taxing for both the coordinator and her family.

“Being exposed to the suffering of others can take a toll both personally and professionally,” Himes said. “But you can’t stay stuck in the suffering. You have to maintain a healthy outlook and focus on life’s beauties.”

For her, “life’s beauties” include a supportive husband, Greg, and two children: Nikolas “Niko,” 14, and Zoie, 13.

Greg Himes said his wife has changed his own outlook.

“She’s given me a perspective that you always try to focus on good things and positive things rather than negative. She focuses on helping people rather than on crime,” he said.

The couple holds to the adage “work hard, play hard and live life to the fullest,” and it is a concept they teach their children. The whole family is involved in athletic and other activities.

“The job does not necessarily end at 5 o’clock, and in order to do it well you have to have appropriate boundar-

Denise Himes ies that allow you to do victim services and still have a family life,” Himes said. “I can’t just go home if people are waiting for information from me.”

Despite occasional long nights waiting for jury verdicts with crime victims, Himes never considered giving up her work after the births of her children. Her own mother, Lois Mecham, encouraged her to return to the victim witness program as soon as she could.

“What you do is so important you have to go back to work,” Mecham told her.

The biggest thing that continues to motivate Himes through the ups and downs of advocacy is that victim services are well worth the effort. “What a victim witness coordinator does truly makes a difference,” she said. “It’s not a ‘saving the world’ difference, but it matters.”

Education: Criminal justice degree from University of Idaho, 1991 Married: Greg Himes Children: Niko, 14; Zoie, 13 Home: Emmett Job: Victim Witness Unit Chief, Canyon County Prosecutor’s Office Caseload: 93 active cases currently

“Being exposed to the suffering of others can take a toll both personally and professionally. But you can’t stay stuck in the suffering.

You have to maintain a healthy outlook and focus on life’s beauties.”

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MISTAKE #4: LOSING YOUR SHAPE Maxi dresses are everywhere this season. And we’re not bashing these long, flowy gowns. But if you’re not careful, you might drown out your figure.

MISTAKE #3: BOOTYLICIOUS SHORTS Yes, it’s hot outside. Yes, your legs may look hot as well. But stay classy and stray away from Daisy Dukes that almost show your you-know-what every time you bend over. Yikes!

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Magnetic designs If you want something subtle, but different, there are several brands of “magnetic” polish. The heavily pigmented polishes come with magnets to “pull” designs into ripples, chevrons or star bursts. Today’s Woman contributors Rhonda McMurtrie and Miranda Petrie absolutely love the special effects. Find them at Sephora or Ulta, between $10 and $15, depending on what you buy.

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t’s not a pleasant topic, but more and more people are talking about colon cleansing.

Colon cleanses — also known as colonics — are prescribed for patients about to undergo medical procedures such as colonoscopies. But why would anyone else force their colon to expel its contents through the use of liquid supplements or a laxative, or by visiting a colonic hygienist or colon therapist for colon irrigation?

Proponents believe a colon cleanse will flush harmful toxins from the gastrointestinal tract. Some say it gives you more energy, promotes weight loss, enhances the immune Dr. Bayo system and even treats cancer. crownson But one Nampa doctor says he discourages his patients from doing it.

“I don’t think there’s any research that it works,” says Dr. Bayo Crownson, medical director of St. Luke’s Clinic — Family Medicine in Nampa. “You really don’t have to go that extra mile.”

Crownson says the colon already contains natural bacteria that breakdown food and force what the body doesn’t need out of its intestinal tract through bowel movements. In addition, he says the lining of the colon sheds itself every 3-5 days, so harmful materials don’t get a chance to build up along its walls.

If you’re “expelling waste” on a regular schedule — for some that’s just once every couple of days — without dis-

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comfort, Crownson says your body is working just fine.

Beyond being unnecessary, he says colon cleansing can be dangerous — potentially causing vomiting, cramps, dizziness, dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and interactions with prescribed medication. Those with heart or kidney disease or ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease face more serious side effects.

“Whatever combination of herbal remedies they put together to use, none of that is regulated,” Crownson says. He encourages those who decide to colon cleanse despite the warnings to take a list of ingredients that will be used in the supplement or irrigation solution to their doctor so he/ she can ensure nothing will interact with medication. He adds, “Make sure the practitioner is licensed by a nationally-recognized organization to minimize complications.”

Crownson acknowledges people who go through colonics may feel better. But he says it’s not because of a toxin-free colon, but because the complex system of nerves in the colon get a couple of days to relax.

Rather than putting your body through a colon cleanse, Crownson recommends keeping the system moving along

by drinking lots of water and ingesting plenty of fiber, which can be found in over-the-counter products such as Benefiber and Metamucil.

Dietitian Kaye Heazle says there are natural ways to get the recommended 20-35 grams of fiber per day.

“Eating a healthy diet keeps you kayle heazle regular and adds bulk to your stool,” says Heazle, a dietitian at St. Luke’s Mountain States Tumor Institute, or MTSI. “Eating a healthy, plant-based diet, you’re going to introduce a lot fewer carcinogens into your body.”

Fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables are a good source of fiber. We’re supposed to eat at least five servings a day anyway. Beyond that, Heazle suggests whole grains, brown rice, oatmeal and high-fiber cereals. She says processed meats add carcinogens to our bodies, but adds a colon cleanse won’t help get rid of them.

When colon cleansing is a good idea Flushing out waste is necessary to clean out the gastrointestinal tract before a doctor does a check for polyps or signs of cancer, for example, during a colonoscopy.

Heazle says colonoscopies are recommended once a person reaches the age of 50, unless your doctor says you need one earlier. If the results are normal, patients can expect another one every 10 years.

Once a year between colonoscopies, Heazle says people can check for blood in their stool — an indicator of health problems — using an in-home kit such as EZ Detect. They’re available at local pharmacies and for free from the St. Luke’s web site: stlukesonline.org/freekit.

According to the site, the test detects hidden blood in the stool, an early warning sign of colorectal cancer and other conditions such as ulcers, polyps, colitis and diverticulitis, an inflammation or infection of pouches in the intestines linked to constipation or hard stools.

The bottom line? (Yep, pun intended.) Talk to your doctor before using colonics.

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Bicycle to better health with your family

By HOLLY BEECH

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eady to break out your bicycle from the shed and enjoy the warm weather with your family?

Before you hit the road, tune up both your bike and your cycling etiquette.

Why ride? n Connect with family

“It addresseses the need for families to be together, it address community,” said LaRita Schandorff, coordinator with the Nampa Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory. n Soak up the sun “There’s a big movement right now to get kids outside, to get people outside,” Schandorff said. n Exercise without feeling overwhelmed “It’s less pounding on your joints,” Adam Haynes, owner of Rolling H Cycles in Nampa, said. “Yeah, there’s a little bit more start-up in it as far as cost goes, but … recreational cycling is a great, heart-healthy long-term solution for just a healthy lifestyle.”

Tune-up tips n Fill your tires. It’s a no-brainer, right? But some flat tires just need to be pumped up, while others require new or repaired tubes. You can take them to local bike shops or repair the tubes yourself using simple tools: 3 Tire levers to separate tire from wheel so you can remove the tube.

3 New tube or patches to cover hole.

3 Slime or sealant. Insert through valve, spin tire after.

3 Pump. Make sure you have the right type of pump or an adapter depending on what types of valves your tube has. There are two types that are slightly differently:

Upcoming bike events 3 Parade America, 3-mile ride starting at Nampa High School, May 19, 11 a.m.

3 Nampa Bike & Walk Week, June 4-9.

3 Check out http://www.bikewalknampa.org for more information and events.

3 Group rides listed on Rolling H Cycle’s Facebook page: http://www. facebook.com/pages/Rolling-HCycles/227983583922449

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schreader and presta. n Prevent flat tires. Extra defense tools include tubes that come with slime in them, extra-thick thorn-resistant tubes and/or a tire-liner.

“The most common application is on kids’ bikes, because kids just don’t care where they go,” Haynes said. “... They go off road and they instantly get two flats. So they come back, get them fixed, go out again on the same trail — more flats because of goatheads.”

The heftier tubes do cost a bit more, but may save you some flat tires and headaches in the future. n Lube the chain. Use bike lube like Tri-Flow rather than something like WD-40 so your chain doesn’t attract dirt, said Kyle Dondero, co-owner of A-Line Cycles in Caldwell.

Get the gear Your checklist should include: n Helmet n Front and back lights if riding after dark n Pump, tools n Water n Sunscreen

Rules of the road If you’re out biking with your family, you’ll probably want to

stay on low-traffic roads. In general, cyclists should ride

with the flow of traffic and ride on the road rather than

sidewalk. This increases your visibility to cars and leaves sidewalks open to pedestrians.

Stop at stop signs, yield at red lights. Signal with your

arms when turning, and lower your hand behind you when slowing or stopping if someone is behind you.

Where to ride Ride through your neighborhood or find maps of local

trails at http://www.nampaparksandrecreation.org/ParksDepartment/trails.aspx.

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s Today’s Woman alluded in the February edition, Vickie Schaffeld Holbrook’s family had planned a “Pinterest Day” for Feb. 26.

Tiffany Anne (Schaffeld) Cruickshank blogged about every project.

Here’s a brief overview and some of the photos from the very successful day in Tiffany’s own words: “I made a Pinterest ‘Board’ with the whole group as members so we could ‘pin’ ‘like’ and ‘comment’ on the various ideas presented — and to make sure we didn’t overlap with our projects. You can check it out here: http://pinterest.com/tiffanyannesc/pinterest-craft-day/ I think several of us practiced our craft before the actual day (to make sure it worked, of course). Lots of prep work went into the day, but we all had a wonderful time and came home with some really fun projects — some that I think we never would have tried without the assistance of our family. See the fun ladies in my awesome family below: (Left to right: Karen, Tiffany (me), Alisha, Mom (Donna), Bev, & Vickie).”

Inspired and motivated by our day?

I was (and still am)! So... here is how we did it!

Individually, we began collecting what we needed for everyone to be able to participate in the project for the day. I even did some practicing to make sure it worked …

We made food for the day — and we didn’t even compare what we were going to individually bring and it turned out fabulously.

We worked on projects as we could — shared ideas and helped one another through the processes of our projects. We didn’t finish everything — but I feel like everyone left with a good idea as to how to finish each of the unfinished projects. Some we had time for, some we didn’t.

Mostly, we had fun with it and didn’t let the projects stress us out! We were a little ambitious with six projects — maybe fewer next time! Because there will be a next time!

Projects: Cheesecake in a jar Chalkboards Body Scrubs Frosted jars for candles Painted/punched cans Happy Easter wooden blocks Stenciled messages on canvas Chalkboard wine bottles

What is Pinterest?

Pinterest is a virtual pinboard. Pinterest allows you to organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. You can browse pinboards created by other people to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests. People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and share their favorite recipes.

Follow Today’s Woman on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/todayswomanIPT/ Read about each project and see photos at http://tiffanyinreallife.blogspot.com

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{Tempt Your Palate}

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ho doesn’t like a tasty morsel? They amuse the mouth – hence amuse bouche – and tempt our appetites.

Why not have a whole party based on tiny foods?

The Today’s Woman staff tried it, selecting our favorite recipes – mini style. There are so many presentation ideas. Yes, Bed, Bath and Beyond and World Market sell a variety of small, white ceramic dishes to cuddle your treat. But you can use shot glasses, serve it on a stick, or let a mushroom encase your appetizer or create

a cheese cup for self-contained macaroni and cheese.

Tiny dishes may require even smaller forks and spoons so you can get every crumb. We found the best selection at World Market and they are soooo cute!

Our cooks said they enjoyed the experience and would consider a small intimate party or pull off a potluck like we did.

Want more ideas? DIY Diva Vickie Holbrook has collected dozens of ideas at Pinterest.com/diydivaidaho/.

Mini Chocolate Cream Pies Prepared by Katy Jacobs-Howard

Mac & Cheese in Cheese Cups Prepared by Charlotte Wiemerslage Whip up your favorite macaroni and cheese recipe for this comfort food delight, or check out Charlotte’s complete recipe on Pinterest.com/todayswomanIPT. Look for the May 2012 board.

Parmesan cups 8 oz. shredded Parmesan cheese Turn on broiler. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Take a generous pinch of Parmesan and pile on parchment, spreading slightly until it is the width of an apple. Repeat until pan is full, leaving about 3 inches apart. Place pan beneath broiler.

Take a mini-muffin tin and flip it upside down. Watch Parmesan disks carefully, remove when golden brown and bubbly, about 3 minutes. Immediately use a spatula to lift the Parmesan disks off parchment and onto back of mini muffin tin, molding disk quickly into cup shape. Work quickly - the disks will harden within minutes. Repeat this process until you’ve used all the Parmesan (about 24 cups, although you’ll mess up a few at the beginning).

When all Parmesan cups are dry, spoon warm macaroni into cups. Sprinkle with any remaining cheeses and chopped green onion for color. Serve immediately.

Mini Caprese Bites Prepared by Shelley Thayer

Grape tomatoes, halved Mozzarella cheese cut into small square pieces Green bell pepper cut into small square pieces Fresh cut basil Thread 1 tomato half, 1 piece of cheese, 1 piece of bell pepper and another tomato half onto a skewer.

Place skewers in a serving dish, sprinkle with fresh basil and a Balsamic and Olive Oil Vinaigrette.

Shelley used Lucini.

12 Mini Graham Pie Crusts 1 package 3.4 oz Chocolate Cook & Serve JELLO Pudding (for 12 pie crusts 3.4 oz) 3 cups Milk (for pudding mixture) Whip Cream Mini Chocolate Chips Cook JELLO pudding mix as directed. Cook & Serve tends to set better for pies but instant is always an option as well. (Mix 3 cups milk with 1 package of JELLO cook & serve pudding mix.

Cook on stovetop until boiling then reduce heat to medium. Stir continuously until pudding becomes thick. Take off stove and allow to cool.) Place cooked pudding into mini Graham Pie Crusts.

Place mini pies in the fridge for 2 hours to allow pudding to set & cool. Spoon on whip cream or if you want to be creative place whip cream in a small sandwich bag or pastry bag and squeeze on top of pudding. Top with mini chocolate chips and serve!

This recipe is very easy, especially for those moms out there who don’t have much time for dessert! It’s also easy to change flavors.

Raspberry Meringues Prepared by Shantel Bugby 3 egg whites 1/8t. salt 3 1/2 T. raspberry Jell-O 3/4 c. sugar 1T. vinegar Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Beat egg whites with salt until foaming. Add Jell-O and sugar as you beat mixture and beat until it stands in peaks. Add vinegar and gently mix. (if you want, you can add a few mini chocolate chips at this point! yum!) Spoon or pipe into small circles on a cookie sheet covered in parchment paper.

Bake at 250 degrees for 25 minutes, turn oven off and allow to sit for an additional 20 minutes.

Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely.

Mini Meatloaves Prepared by Debbie Fleischer

Take your favorite meatloaf recipe and make individual loaves. Just use your muffin tin.

Depending on the size you want, use the mini or regular sized tins.

Ceviche Shots Prepared by Vickie Schaffeld Holbrook

2 lbs. raw shrimp Lime juice Garlic 1 jalapeno pepper 2 serrano peppers 1 large red pepper 2 medium avocados 16 oz. fresh medium pico de gallo Poach shrimp in lime juice with garlic, and cut it up into smaller pieces (the flavor will be awesome). Then, chop up your peppers and avocados, add the pre-made pico to that mixture, add more fresh lime juice. Serve in a large bowl or in shot glasses with tortilla chips. Garnish with margarita salt and a fresh lime wedge. Enjoy!

Stuffed Mushrooms Prepared by Karen Draper

20 mushrooms 1 lbs. sausage 1 8-oz package of cream cheese ¼ teaspoon ground oregano 1 teaspoon basil ½ cup Italian blend cheese to garnish Lemon Clean the pit of each mushroom. Brown sausages then drain excess grease, mix in cream cheese. Stuff each mushroom and bake at 400 for about 30-45 minutes. Remove from oven and garnish with Italian Blend Cheese. Squeeze lemon juice for added flavor.

Mini Fruit Tarts Prepared by Amanda Weaver

Make your favorite sweet pastry to make the base for these tarts. Then whip up a fancy pastry cream like Amanda did or combine cream cheese, powered sugar and whipped cream for a sweet creamy texture to hold your favorite fruits.

And don’t forget the finishing touch! Find the complete recipe on Pinterest.com/todayswomanIPT. Look for the May 2012 board.

Glaze 1/3 cup jelly (I used apricot jam) 2 teaspoons water Heat jelly and water together. Whisk. Add more water if necessary to get a consistency of thin honey which you can easily brush on fruit with a pastry brush. Cut fruit into small sizes and shapes.

Wash and dry berries.

Fill tart shells with a dollop of pastry cream. Make a design on top using fruit. Brush on jelly glaze with a pastry brush.

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Read an eBook!

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n your phone, your tablet, Nook, Kindle … You don’t have to buy every book you want to read.

Check them out at your local library. Start at the Web, lili.org/ or search for free reads on the Web. Find great freebies at freestufftimes.com/category/ebooks. Today’s Woman Angela Sammons hasn’t paid for a book in more than a year!

“I get all of my books for free for my iPad from Amazon.

Search “free bestsellers for Kindle eBooks. ” They have a Best Seller list that includes paid and free that you can see the top 100. You can also search in Amazon for free Kindle books. It has expanded the type of books I read. :)”

Worried about your eyes?

We asked local Ophthalmologist Joanna Jensen at Jensen Eye Associates in Nampa if you could damage your

eyes if you read too much. Here’s what she said.

“Reading on an electronic device shouldn’t cause more eye strain than a paper book, and sometimes can be easier because the font size and contrast can be adjusted on many devices. Some people experience discomfort with prolonged reading or near tasks (i.e., computer work) because of the natural tendency to blink less. Our blink rate decreases by half when we’re concentrating on a near task, which can lead to blurred vision, burning, and aching. I will have my symptomatic patients put a sticky note on their bookmark, iPad or computer that reminds them to “BLINK!” (although I’m sure there’s an app for that ;). Other options include artificial tears, setting a timer to give your eyes a break every 15-20 minutes, and over-the-counter omega-3 fatty acid supplements (i.e., fish oil).”

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Skin Cancer Prevention What You Need to Know NOW

Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States, but you can protect yourself and your family.

Protect your skin all year long: • Limit sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

• When in the sun, wear a hat, long-sleeved shirt, and sunglasses.

• Use sunscreen with at least an SPF of 15 that blocks both UVA and UVB rays.

Get to know your skin: • Look at moles and dark spots on your body.

• Watch the moles and spots for changes.

• If you see changes, show them to a health care provider.

You may be at higher risk to get skin cancer if: • You have a family member who had skin cancer.

• You have had a sunburn.

• You have light-colored hair, eyes, or skin.

• You have a large number of moles.

Remember, you know your body best. If you notice any changes, talk to your doctor or other health care provider.

To find a doctor, Call St. Luke’s at (208) 381-9000 or visit stlukesonline.org/clinic.

Taking care of yourself is the best way to prevent cancer or find it early.

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