Cancer Awareness Month
What is Cancer?

Cancer begins when cells in a part of the body start to grow out of control.  There are many kinds of cancer, but they all start because of out-of-control growth of abnormal cells.

How Normal Cells Become Cancer

Normal body cells grow, divide, and die in an orderly fashion. During the early years of a person’s life, normal cells divide faster to allow the person to grow. After the person becomes an adult, most cells divide only to replace worn-out or dying cells or to repair injuries.

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Cholesterol Awareness Month

Knowing the facts about cholesterol can reduce your risk for a heart attack or stroke.  But understanding what cholesterol is and how it affects your health are only the beginning. 

To keep your cholesterol under control:

• Schedule a screening
• Eat foods low in cholesterol and saturated fat and free of trans fat
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Be physically active
• Follow your healthcare professional’s advice
  

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