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IT’S BREAST-CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

A BREAST-CANCER QUIZ

Screening mammograms are one tool for fighting this dreaded—but often beatable—disease. Another is knowledge; take this quiz to test yours.

Breast cancer will claim the lives of about 42,500 Americans this year. If you’re a woman at average risk, the American Cancer Society (ACS) says that at age 40 you have the option to begin annual mammogram screening—and once you reach 45 it becomes more than an option; it should top your to-do list for sure. (If you’re at high risk, consult your doctor.)

How well do you understand breast cancer? The true-false quiz here should help you find out.

True or false?

1. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the U.S. 2. Breast cancer is only found in women. 3. A woman’s risk of breast cancer nearly doubles if she has a mother, sister or daughter who has been diagnosed with the illness. 4. Most breast lumps are cancerous. 5. The most significant risk factor for breast cancer is lifestyle/BMI. 6. Following a diagnosis of metastatic or stage IV breast cancer, the patient may still be undergoing treatment even after the disease is “cured” or goes into remission. 7. A clear mammogram means you don’t have to worry about breast cancer for at least the next year. 8. Women should perform a breast selfexam monthly. 9. Breast cancer invariably causes a lump you can feel. 10. Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than from any other cancer.

Join the fight

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and now’s the time to join the fight to end breast cancer if you haven’t already. As always, several events in our neighborhood will support the men and women battling breast cancer and those who’ve survived it: • Pink Week. Tuesday, Oct. 4, to Thursday, Oct. 6. This nationwide initiative features virtual and in-person events that heighten awareness of the disease; sessions will debunk myths about mammograms, delve into BRCA gene testing and more. For more info, visit bcrcsb. org/pinkweek/.

• Making Strides of Point

Pleasant Beach. Sunday, Oct. 16, 8 a.m. A campaign of the American Cancer Society, this walk takes place at Ocean and Arnold avenues in nearby Ocean County. For more info, email pointpleasantbeachnj strides@cancer.org.

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9. False.

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6. True.

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3. True.

Prevention.

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HUES FOR ’23

Your home should be a reflection of you. That’s the idea behind Sherwin-Williams’ Colormix 2023 Collections, which predict the colors we’ll be seeing more of in our homes next year. One collection, titled Terra, features a cohesive palette of soothing colors—think rich earth tones and natural clays—that the brand describes as “natural, inventive, warm and uplifting.” Essentially, this is where interior design is headed, and who can so no to a room that’s relaxing and soothing? Check out the full paint collection and the lookbooks at your local Sherwin-Williams; there are a half-dozen in our county—in Middletown, Oakhurst, Ocean Township, Shrewsbury, Freehold and Sea Girt.

PUPPY LOVE

Dog: Torre, 1-yearold Shih tzu and Pekingese mix Owners: Colleen and Anthony Migliaccio of Oceanport The Migliaccios were heartbroken when they lost their pup Eddie more than a year ago, so they knew they needed to bring another furry friend into their lives. That’s when they found—and fell in love with—Torre.

“From the moment we saw her, we knew she was going to be part of us and our family,” says Colleen. “We have had her for a year now, and she is so very loved— and she gives so much back!”

Just don’t tell that to the family’s other dog, 7-yearold Jeter. “Torre loves to play with all her toys, but she doesn’t share with Jeter,” Colleen jokes. Though protective of her bouncing balls and squeaking stuffed animals, Torre “loves to love,” Mom says. “She is happy, beautiful and smart. The kind of unconditional love that you can feel in your heart is what Torre gives to our family.”

Want to see your dog or cat featured in an upcoming issue? Email a photo and brief description of your furry friend to Editor in Chief Rita Guarna at rita.guarna@wainscotmedia.com.

KUDOS AND CONGRATULATIONS

Helping the arts thrive. The nonprofit organization Monmouth Arts celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. It marked that milestone with a gala Sept. 23 at The Garden at the Blu Grotto in Oceanport. Food, drinks, live music and art installations, as well as live and silent auctions, were all a part of the festivities. Honorees included various artists across different fields, from Chef David Burke of the culinary arts to Jake Clemons in musical arts. Missed the event but still want to help the cause? Donate, volunteer or learn more at monmoutharts.org. Inspired design. Congrats to Caitlyn Dolan, an up-and-coming designer who’s studying at the Interior Design Program at Brookdale Community College. This summer the New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) held its annual Design Excellence Awards (DEA) celebration, at which Dolan won a student award in the Residential Space Category. Her winning design, a project she completed in her Intro to Interior Design class at Brookdale, was a residence for a person with a disability. Dolan chose to design her space for a person with Parkinson’s Disease; her grandfather has the disease. Her floor plan, finishes and furniture selections were inspired by the birch tree, which symbolizes regeneration and healing. “Drawing upon the symbolic significance of birch trees serves as a counterbalance to the disease’s setbacks,” she says. Learn more about Dolan’s project—or hire her for your own redesign!— at smelltheroses.com.

‘TREATS’ WITHOUT EATS

Candy for Halloween? It’s been done and done. Maybe this is your year to hand out something new. Parents may silently thank you if there’s one less melty chocolate bar in the bucket. (And who cares if some of those skeletons, ghosts, Demogorgons and Bezos-inSpaces look at you funny at first?) Some alternative ideas: • Glow sticks, which can help late-night trick-or-treaters stay visible and will also come in handy on evening walks in coming weeks, as it will soon get dark early.

Popglo Bulk Glow sticks, 100 count, Walmart, Howell, 732.886.9100 • Glow-in-the-dark vampire teeth, which are perfectly spooky and great as a costume accessory even if your youngster is Boris Johnson instead of a vampire.

Glow-in-the-dark Vampire Teeth, 12 count packs, Dollar Tree, Tinton Falls, 732.676.2073 • Bubble-blowing bottles that’ll keep the little ones busy on the trick-or-treating trail. (Bonus: They double as easy centerpieces for an All Hallows’ Eve party.)

Jack-o’-lantern mini bubble bottles, 144 pieces, orientaltrading.com • Mini slime containers, a year-round hit; they’re in their glory Oct. 31. Have the slime of your life!

Halloween slime, 12 count, Party City, Eatontown, 732.440.3176 • Halloween stamps, which will make for some seriously festive arts and crafts projects.

NEW IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Want to purchase a new electric bike—or at least test-drive one? EV Motion’s the spot. This new electric bike shop from the owner of Indian Motorcycle of Monmouth in Neptune has opened at 141 Broad St. in Red Bank. The shop sells a varied assortment of electric and pedal-assisted bikes, and has an entire parking lot out back devoted to testriding them. Meanwhile, retail is also booming at Jersey Shore Premium Outlets in Tinton Falls (1 Premium Outlet Blvd.); its newest additions include clothing store Hollister, sneaker emporium Adidas, leather footwear store Johnston & Murphy and hat seller Lids. Another shop there is Zwilling J.A. Henckels, which sells highquality knives, pots, pans and more kitchen and cookware.