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October 2021
Cedar Grove Students, Faculty, Community Remembers 9/11 20 Years Later
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By Lindsey Kelleher eptember 11, 2001. It’s a date that we as Americans all remember. As another anniversary passed by, this year the 20th anniversary, students, teachers, adults, and children all came together to remember the almost 3,000 lives that were lost that day when hijackers drove planes into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and crashed a plane in Shanksville, Pa. In Cedar Grove, students and faculty members from Cedar Grove High School installed American flags in the ground on the school’s premises in the days leading up to the 20-year anniversary to remember the lives lost on that fateful day. “This project teaches students about the tragedy and really gets them to understand what people went through that day,” said Cedar Grove High School Principal Dustin Bayer. The flag planting event was followed by a ceremony two days later – on 9/11 this year and was open to the public. Members of the Cedar Grove Police and Fire Departments were among the 150 people who attended the ceremony as well as members of the community. About 11 students spoke during the ceremony, giving a chronological timeline of what happened on that horrific day. A Cedar Grove resident spoke about his experience working on the 74th floor of the South Tower that day and how he made it home alive. “You could hear a pin drop when the
speaker told his story,” Bayer said. “The students really took a moment to understand the people whose lives were lost and how their families were impacted.” Near the school’s auditorium sits a monument made from a piece of one of the tower buildings that was donated to the town. Two trees are planted near the building to remember Jack Eichler and Norman Rossinow, the residents from Cedar Grove who died that day. Blue lights lit up the memorial during the ceremony this year, and lights in the pavers keep it lit all year long. “I wanted to learn more about Sept. 11 and the thousands of people who lost their lives that day since I wasn’t alive to experience or to have my own story about that tragic day,” said Cedar Grove High School senior and Cedar Grove Waves member Matthew Schoner. Schoner, now 17, joined Cedar Grove Waves when he was 11 because he saw it as an opportunity to feel more connected to the school and the families impacted. Joining Cedar Grove Waves also gave Schoner a better sense of that time in history through hands-on learning activities. Each year, he and other members of the group grid the front lawn of Cedar Grove High School and plant name markers and flags for each person who died during the tragedy. “Being a part of Cedar Grove Waves means coming together as a community to honor people who lost their lives that day. It means developing a sense of unity and car-
ing for the person next to you because you never know what tomorrow has to offer,” said Schoner. “It reminds us that every day is a blessing, and not to be taken for granted because you never know what can change instantly.” On Sept. 11 of this year (2021), the New Jersey State Police honored Bill “No Fear” Fearon, a state trooper and Cedar Grove resident who helped rescue people from the rubble that day. Fearon died in 2016 from an aggressive cancer that he developed from the smoke and fumes from the burning buildings on 9/11. “New Jersey State Police Lieutenant Wil-
liam G. Fearon #5147 is among those who sustained illnesses while assisting in the recovery efforts at Ground Zero and have made the ultimate sacrifice as a result of their service,” the State Police said in a Facebook post on its page on Sept. 11 of this year. The post was written to honor Fearon and State Police Staff Sergeant Bryan U. McCoy #3988 and State Trooper Robert E. Nagle #5493, two others who have died of illnesses they sustained on 9/11. Since Fearon’s death in 2016, his daughter Elyse has raised money for cancer research and has interned at the John Theurer Cancer Center, where her dad received chemotherapy.
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2021 Kids Anxiety: Facing New Challenges with Occupational & Speech Therapy
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reparing children & families for the challenges ahead. In some ways, our kids have been impacted by the pandemic more than anyone. We’ve all heard our children express some or all of these feelings in one form or another in the past year and half; “My daughter cannot and will not attend her best friend’s birthday party.” “My son is afraid to go back to school in September for in-person learning.” “She refuses to go out to a restaurant, grocery shopping or even Target with me!” “My son is not talking, and I am concerned it is because he has been home with only my husband and I with limited to no outside exposure” “If I go back to playing soccer with my teammates, will I contract COVID?” Kids are experiencing social anxieties with in-person interactions, sensory concerns (overstimulation and not having the right tools to know how to react), and behavioral challenges. They’re having difficulty processing various environments and situations; being left unable to communicate their wants and needs (due to limited words and/or not having the appropriate social language). They’re avoiding a range of environments outside of their home. They’ve become accustomed to the four walls of their home with immediate family
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and only virtually engaging with peers and teachers! How can Speech & Occupational Therapy help? Speech and Occupational Therapy can help you and your little ones start to remember what it was like prior to the pandemic in a few ways: Relearn activities of daily living outside the home. Get the brain reworking and rewiring all of these “new” experiences of life. Reactivate the sensory systems to adjust to the old ways. Provide the speech and language skills needed to engage with others. Remember what it was like to see your child smile at their classmates entering school? Or going to a friend’s birthday party? Or what it was like to see their excitement after they won the big game with their teammates? All the tools necessary to get your child back When we’re looking for help, and seeking answers regarding our kids’ social interaction, sometimes pediatric occupational therapy and speech treatment is an appropriate choice. Pediatric Therapy Center of New Jersey, 912 Pompton Avenue, Suite B1, Canfield Office Park, Cedar Grove, 973-680-1971.
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Pediatric Speech & Occupational Therapy Center Moves to Cedar Grove
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By Lindsey Kelleher ediatric Therapy Center of NJ has moved to a new location but still offers the same services as before. Sisters and co-owners Carissa Jannicelli Pampanin, MS, OTR/L, and Deanna Jannicelli Corby, MS, CCC SLP, plan to keep it that way. The practice strives to give kids with speech/language and sensory/fine motor issues the help they need to succeed. “We give students who have difficulty with transitioning back to school and with life transitions that personal touch,” said Carissa. “The sooner parents get help for their kids, the better.” Pediatric Therapy Center of NJ offers a large variety of services for speech and language disorders/delays, PROMPT therapy, auditory processing concerns, hearing impairment, and feeding/oral motor skills. The center also provides occupational therapy for fine motor, sensory processing and integration, reflex integration, and the Moro reflex - which is a protective reflex that protects babies from up and
down movements and changes in head position. Children are given the Praxis Test, which measures the knowledge and skills children need for the classroom. “Trust your instinct,” Deanna advises parents. “It’s oftentimes the children who fall through the cracks who we can help. We can also help younger children who aren’t talking or who haven’t been exposed to their peers.” Carissa is the director of Occupational Therapy at the Pediatric Therapy Center of NJ and Deanna is the director of SpeechLanguage Therapy at the center. They started at their father Don’s successful 40 plus year Physical Therapy practice in Bloomfield and formed their own practice Pediatric Center in Verona shortly after Don passed away, they relocated the center to Cedar Grove in the Canfield Office Park. Pediatric Therapy accepts most types of insurance. Sessions are offered virtually or in-person. Pediatric Therapy of NJ is open Monday through Saturday with daytime and evening hours.
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Don’t Let Stress-Related Headaches Get You Down
Courtesy Dr Raffaele Lagonigro, PT Founder, Doctor of Physical Therapy ind Effective Headache Relief with Physical Therapy Did you know that headaches are the third most common pain complaint? Millions of people experience headaches at some point or another. As stated by Choose PT, “Headaches affect 47% of the global population and are described by the type and location of pain in the head. Many headaches are harmless and resolve gradually. However, more frequent moderate to severe headaches can impact your ability to do daily activities and quality of life.” Some common types of headaches include sinus headaches, hormonal headaches, and migraines. Various types of stress can also play a role in causing headaches. In fact, stress-related headaches are considered to be one of the most common
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be the first thing that comes to mind when considering treatment options for headaches. Physical therapy, however, may be the ideal treatment if you’re experiencing tension or stress headaches. A physical therapist would probably conduct a review of your medical history and conduct a thorough evaluation of your current physical abilities and limitations. A specific treatment plan could then be created that would address your individual condition. There are several specific ways that physical therapy can help reduce stress-related headaches, including, but not limited to: Lifestyle modification: A physical therapist can teach you new ways of sitting, standing, and even different ways to complete daily tasks that can reduce the stress and tension that contributes to stress headaches. Over time, even improved posture may be able to decrease
the amount of headaches you experience. Stretching exercises: Stretching exercises can help loosen tight muscles and ligaments in your neck and back that are contributing to your headaches. Certain stretches may also strengthen muscles in your neck and back. You can reduce pressure in your neck and
shoulders as the muscles become stronger and more flexible. Ice and heat compression: Alternating between heat and cold therapy can often reduce the tension and stress in muscles. It not only reduces muscle strain but can provide immediate soothing relief. Soft tissue mobilization: continued on page 15
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Don’t Let Stress... continued from page 14 Massage and other types of manual therapy can often provide immediate relief from pain associated with stress headaches. A physical therapist using the correct massage techniques can help prevent contractions in the shoulders, neck, and head that can cause headaches. Why am I experiencing stress-related headaches? There are a variety of reasons why you may be experiencing stress-related headaches. Anxiety, fatigue, and general stress can all contribute to stress-related headaches. Certain health conditions, including arthritis, may also cause headaches. Poor posture can also contribute to stress-related headaches. When the muscles become tense, it causes the blood vessels to dilate, which can lead to discomfort in the neck and head regions. This may also cause stress-related headaches and other types of headaches (such as migraines) to worsen. What else should I know about stressrelated headaches? Stress-related headaches are also sometimes referred to as tension
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By Richard Mabey Jr. erving as a Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 170, was one of my beloved father’s cherished ministry. Dad firmly believed in the saying, “it is better to teach a boy morals, than to rehabilitate a wayward man.” My dad unselfishly served as Scoutmaster for 28 years. Ten thousand memories, of Dad’s years as Scoutmaster, haunt the fibers of the weave and tapestry of the chambers of my heart. Dad had this old coffee can, that he kept hidden on a shelf of his basement workbench. Dad would put his spare change in that old coffee can, every Saturday morning, after breakfast. He would cash in the coffee can of change, once a year to pay for one or two scouts to attend summer camp. Dad called it the Campership. If a scout’s family was having a tough time, Dad would tell them about the Campership. All these years later, I can tell you that the Council Campership really didn’t exist. Dad’s accumulated spare change was the financial source of the Campership. The only ranks that Dad ever gave to scouts was that of Tenderfoot and Eagle Scout. Mr. Jack Floyd, Troop 170’s Assistant
Scoutmaster, pinned the Eagle Scout medal on my scout uniform, because Dad wanted to stand beside me as my father and not my Scoutmaster. But I remember how Dad used to say to a new Tenderfoot scout, “in a few years, I hope I’ll be presenting you with the Eagle Scout award. When I look back at it all, I amazed at how many young lives my dad touched. Dad loved scouting. He believed in the Scout Law and the Scout Oath. He took every word of those sacred promises of scouting, very seriously. I never once heard my dad say a bad word. I remember sitting in church one Sunday morning and the minister made a comment, disparagingly of truck drivers. The minister said, “oh, that fella swore like a truck driver.” I remember looking over to my father and seeing the hurt look on his face. My father never took a chemistry class in his life. Yet, he taught hundreds of boys a most basic chemistry lesson, that we breathe in oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide oxide, and a tree absorbs carbon dioxide and releases oxygen. Dad used this lesson for a two-fold purpose. First, to show evidence of a Supreme Being and secondly to teach the scouts to respect
nature. My father taught hundreds of scouts how to tie knots, tie lashings, how to use a map and compass, to apply basic first-aid skills, and to deeply respect all of nature. He taught the scouts to respect one another. To be good citizens. To find their God given talents. To be leaders. One of the most cherished memories of my father’s service as Scoutmaster, are centered upon the religious services that he and Mr. Donald Talbot, Assistant Scoutmaster, would lead on Sunday morning campouts. They would show the boys examples in nature, that showed the evidence of a Supreme Being. Boys of all faiths, would sit on fallen trees, boulders, and the hard earthen floor, and listen to the gentle and kind words of these two fine scout leaders. My father received many awards in scouting, including the coveted Silver Beaver, the highest award a volunteer scout leader can receive. But Dad’s most cherished award was a slice of a maple log, wherein the boys used a woodburning tool to carve in Dad’s name and title him “The Beloved Scoutmaster.” Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer.
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By Rae Allex here are some new faces on campus as classes resume in-person this fall. Passaic Valley High School welcomes new Superintendent, Mr. Bracken Healy, and Vice Principal Ms. Krista Voorhis to their administrative team.. Mr. Healy has been in education for 14 years. He started his career as an English teacher at Bloomfield Tech High School and then moved to Clifton Public Schools, where he served as an administrator for 8 years. His last position was Principal of Woodrow Wilson Middle School, which houses just over 1,300 students and 200 staff members. Prior to becoming an administrator, he coached three varsity sports (hockey, baseball, and soccer), bringing to PV a leadership style that is centered around teamwork, communication, and strong rapport. Look for him at our academic and athletic events and make sure to say hello! Ms.Voorhis is a PV Class of 1999 alumna. Before choosing education she pushed towards a career in the arts “I moved into Art Education because of the phenomenal guidance and exposure I had at PV,” said Ms. Voorhis. “It was the teachers that had such a big impact on me choosing teaching over art school.” Voorhis is a proud Montclair State University graduate. She started her career in education 18 years ago as a Fine Arts teacher at Montclair High School and shortly after moved into an administrative role at Montclair. Prior to taking the Vice Principal position at Passaic Valley she was a Vice Principal at Palisades Park Junior Senior High School for 3 years. She is very excited to “come home to PV” and work closely with the students and staff to make sure they feel supported on their personal/professional journeys. “Growing up in Totowa and having two young
children in the local school system, I am fully invested in the success of our district,” Ms. Voorhis said. This team of leaders is setting a positive tone for the 2021-22 school year. “I am extremely excited to be joining such a talented and dedicated group of individuals,” Mr. Healy said. “In my first few months, I plan on listening and learning as much as I can about our school community. I know I am going to discover a lot of untapped potential that can help elevate this district to new heights. Our future is bright!” Along with PV administrators and teaching staff, Mr. Healy and Ms. Voorhis’s main goal is to safely integrate all of Passaic Valley’s students back into a fulltime inperson learning state. The Leadership Team has been very clear on their expectations and communicates frequently with the entire school community, trying to anticipate any questions or concerns. “We recognize that PV has a strong foundation and there is deep history and tradition rooted in our school and community, but we are also very much about evolution and moving things forward,” explains Ms. Voorhis. “One benefit of [Bracken] and I working together is that we are great listeners and come from two totally different backgrounds, giving us a broad perspective on what can work here at PV.” Over the last month, PV has launched the Realtime Link Mobile App (a mobile version of the student/parent portal) and completely revamped the Griswold Gym floor. Mr. Healy is continually working closely with the Building and Grounds crew to paint, clean and brighten up the building. There are some big plans and new initiatives on the horizon. A new turf field is coming and we are currently working on a 1-to-1 laptop initiative. It is an exciting time to be a Hornet!
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Go Plant Based for Healthy School Days
illing the kitchen with plant-based ingredients is an easy way to nudge kids toward nutritious after-school snacks and make busy weeknight dinners as healthy as they are delicious. When you consume foods that boost your energy and give your body the fuel it needs, you can expect to feel healthier, both physically and emotionally. In many cases the foods that deliver are plant-based, and you can create delicious and healthy meals while adhering to a plant-based eating plan. Make Easy Substitutes Having a vegetarian meal once a day is a great start, or even try “meatless Mondays” at home. Swap out ice cream and instead go for frozen blended bananas as an afterdinner treat. Try a nut- or grain-based milk in place of your normal dairy. Make Gradual Changes Drastically changing your eating habits can be challenging. Small, sustainable changes are easier to manage and simpler to implement. Even one change per day can lead to healthier eating, like swapping the meat in a normal sandwich for a plant-
based protein, such as a salad made with chickpeas or lentils, for a quick and easy lunch. Start Meal Planning Meal planning can reduce the time you spend in the kitchen and cut the cost of your groceries while making plant-based eating easy. When you plan meals in advance, you can buy in bulk and do the prep work ahead of time, which means you can whip up tasty plant-based meals in minutes. Keep healthy staples on hand like vegan, cholesterol-free and trans fat-free Toufayan multi-grain pita bread. The pre-split pita is perfect to keep on hand and fill with your favorite plantbased ingredients for a quick meal or pair with hummus, chickpea salad or apples. Made with quality, wholesome ingredients, each bread is hearth-baked to a golden brown for a tasty, convenient and versatile complement to a wide range of plant-based foods. They’re easy to find in your local grocer’s deli section. Get inspired to create family-friendly, plant-based dishes with these recipes and more at Toufayan.com.
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ground lamb 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt Spread: 2/3 cup full-fat Greek yogurt 1 clove raw garlic, grated 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Salad: 1 small English cucumber, thinly sliced 2 green onions, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 1/4 cup microgreens 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 brioche buns 1 medium tomato, sliced into rounds Gently divide lamb into four parts, 6 ounces each, and shape into rounds slightly larger than buns. Place covered in refrigerator, 1 hour. To make yogurt sauce: In small bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, mayonnaise and Dijon mustard; refrigerate until ready to assemble burgers. To make salad: In medium bowl, mix cucumber, onions, parsley, mint leaves, dill, microgreens, lemon juice, lemon zest and olive oil; refrigerate until ready to assemble burgers. Preheat grill to mediumhigh heat with direct and indirect zones. Salt patties then add to grill, cooking about 6 minutes on each side until internal temperature reaches 150 F. As patties near this temperature, or start to brown, move to indirect zone to regulate doneness. Transfer to plate and let rest about 5 minutes. To build burgers, add dollop of yogurt spread to bottom buns. Top each with tomato slice, lamb burger, herb salad and top bun. (Family Features)
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melted 2 teaspoons dried minced onion 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Preheat oven to 350 F. Place spinach in colander. Use back of large spoon or rubber spatula to press moisture from spinach. In large bowl, combine spinach, eggs, cottage cheese, chicken, feta cheese, flour, butter, onion, oregano, salt and pepper. Spoon into greased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish. Bake, uncovered, 45-50 minutes, or until set near center (160 F). Let stand 5 minutes before serving. (Family Features)
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Protect the Earth... continued from page 34 Switching to propane buses is one of the main ways school districts are updating their transportation plans to ensure every child has a safe, clean, healthy ride to school. Energy Mix Electric vehicles make sense for several uses, including the passenger cars parents use to drive their students to school, but propane has a fuel range and performance better suited for school transportation vehicles that travel long distances at a time. Energy Equity Generally, the more affordable energy is, the more equitable its distribution will be. The cost of a propane school bus and its refueling infrastructure is one of the most affordable options for school districts. Propane buses are nearly four times less expensive than electric buses. Plus, school districts save money throughout the lifetime of propane buses. Propane school buses cost 30-50% less per mile to operate than diesel, according to the Propane Education & Research Council, and some districts are saving more than $1 per gallon, which can add up to thousands of dollars over a single school year. That’s money that can go back into classrooms.
Carbon Footprint In most of the United States, propane school buses are a lower carbon option than electric school buses charged using the electric grid. New innovations in the industry have also led to a renewable propane option for school buses, which ensures low-carbon options well into the future. Because it’s produced from renewable raw materials, renewable propane is a lower carbon option than conventional propane and is cleaner than other energy sources. Harmful Emissions While diesel exhaust is classified by the World Health Organization as a carcinogen, propane buses don’t expose students to the same harmful emissions. Propane school bus engines lower greenhouse gases and other harmful emissions to near-zero levels, which improves air quality and eliminates concerns about breathing-related issues. In fact, propane school buses significantly reduce the harmful emissions that are federally regulated due to their negative impact on human health and are a known trigger for issues like asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory problems. (Family Features)
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By Richard Mabey Jr. one of us have a written guarantee of tomorrow. When the sun sets tonight, it will be the last sunset for many, many people who share this planet with us. None of us know when the time will come when our Divine Soul will depart our body. It is the very serious responsibility of each and every one of us to find the diamond of truth, that is sometimes hidden within the lump of coal. I am not a theologian by trade. For the most part, I have earned my weekly paychecks in the arena of being a wordsmith, a writer, at times a proofreader and editor. I find myself torn at times, between maintaining a certain sensitivity toward all paths to the Divine One and sharing the golden truth granted unto me by all so many good people. This is a true-life story of one of the last endearing opportunities that my beloved mother had to share the love of Christ with the children living in the neighborhood of my church. At my church of Grace Baptist Church, it is a tradition to hold the infamous “Trunk or Treat” event for both, the children of my church and the children of the neighborhood. This Halloween event is usually held on Halloween night or the night before Halloween. It is generally well attended by both parents and children. It is such a fun evening. The children come dressed as
The Last Halloween
their favorite super-hero, a monster of some kind, an astronaut, or some other television character. There are usually a good two dozen cars parked in the big parking lot, parked so that the car trunks are facing the path that the costumed children and parents walk to collect their goodies. Each open car trunk is decorated with a unique theme. It is such a fun time and everyone has such a wonderful time. At the time of the Trunk or Treat event of 2019, Mom had been enduring severe chest pains from her damaged Aortic Valve. Mom was scheduled for heart surgery in early November. My sister, Patti, and I were concerned that the Trunk or Treat event might have been too much of a strain on our dear mom. But Mom insisting on going to the Trunk or Treat event. I was amazed by Mom’s devotion to the children who came to our Trunk or Treat car site. Sitting in her wheelchair, Mom had a basket of little candy bars on her lap. Mom chose not to simply throw the little candy bar into the child’s Halloween bag, but rather hand a candy bar to each child. As Mom would hand the little candy bar to a child, she would simply smile and say to the child, in a loving voice, “Jesus loves you.” Mom would hold the child’s hand for a moment or two as she shared these three words with
the little boy or girl. It is important to note that the “Trunk or Treat” event was clearly marketed and advertised as a Christian event, sponsored by a Christian church. So, there was no problem of Mom’s words being in conflict with a family’s belief system. It was made clear as the crack in the Liberty Bell, that Grace Baptist Church was sponsoring a Christian event. Parents were clearly told this when they registered a child for the Trunk or Treat event. For a few hours, that night, Mom forgot about her intense pain. It would be the last time that my dear, sweet mother would have the chance to share such an endearing moment with all so many children. I know it meant a lot to my beloved mother. Mom did have her heart surgery in November. Sadly, she had a stroke in the latter part of the middle of December. My heart broke when my mom went Home to be with the Lord, just two days before Christmas Day of 2019. In the last days of her life, before Mom had her stroke, she would often talk about the wonderful time she had at the Trunk or Treat event. In looking back, I am very grateful to my beloved Minister, Pastor Rocky Culpepper, for spearheading the wonderful Trunk or Treat event. None of us have any guarantee that we
A photo of my mom, Janet Mabey, just a few months before her last Halloween.
will be here, in this physical body on this earth, when tomorrow comes. Each and every one of us have to find the golden truth of the existence of a Divine One. I have read the Holy Bible, cover to cover, several times. However, I am far from being an academician of the Bible. But I do know for sure, each and every one of us needs to sincerely seek the golden truth of the existence of a loving Divine Being. For truly, tomorrow knows no guarantee. Richard Mabey Jr. is a freelance writer. He can be reached at richardmabeyjr@hotmail. com. Please put on the subject line: My Life Publications.
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Are There Different Types of Breast Cancer?
illions of women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. According to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, more than 2.3 million women across the globe were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020. The BCRF also notes that breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in 140 of 184 countries worldwide. Breast cancer statistics can give the impression that each of the millions of women diagnosed with the disease is fighting the same battle, but breast cancer is something of an umbrella term. In fact, there are various types of breast cancer, including ductal carcinoma in situ, invasive ductal carcinoma, inflammatory breast cancer, and metastatic breast cancer. Learning about each type of breast cancer can help women and their families gain a greater understanding of this disease. Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) DCIS is a non-invasive cancer that is diagnosed when abnormal cells have been found in the lining of the breast milk duct. The National Breast Cancer Foundation notes that DCIS is a highly treatable cancer. That’s because it hasn’t spread beyond the milk duct into any surrounding breast
tissue. The American Cancer Society notes that roughly 20 percent of new breast cancer cases are instances of DCIS. Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC) IDC is the most common type of breast cancer. The NBCF reports that between 70 and 80 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses are instances of IDC. An IDC diagnosis means that cancer began growing in the milk ducts but has since spread into other parts of the breast tissue. This is why IDC is characterized as “invasive.” Though IDC can affect people, including men, of any age, the ACS notes that the majority of IDC cases are in women age 55 and older. Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) The NBCF describes IBC as an “aggressive and fast growing breast cancer.” Breastcancer.org notes that IBC is rare, as data from the ACS indicates that only about 1 percent of all breast cancers in the United States are inflammatory breast cancers. Many breast cancers begin with the formation of a lump, but Breastcancer. org reports that IBC usually begins with reddening and swelling of the breast, and symptoms can worsen considerably within days or even hours. That underscores the importance of seeking prompt treatment
Women diagnosed with breast cancer may each face a different battle, as there are many different types of the disease.
should any symptoms present themselves. Metastatic breast cancer Metastatic breast cancer may be referred to as stage IV breast cancer. When a woman is diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, that means the cancer has spread, or metastasized, into other parts of the body. The NBCF indicates that metastatic breast cancer usually spreads to the lungs, liver, bones, or brain. Symptoms of metastatic
breast cancer vary depending on where the cancer has spread. For example, if the cancer has spread to the lungs, women may experience a chronic cough or be unable to get a full breath. These are not the only types of breast cancer. A more extensive breakdown of the various types of breast cancer can be found at https://www.breastcancer.org/ symptoms/types.
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