Cancer
Young women getting genetic tests for cancer risks
Many young women are now undergoing genetic testing to find out if they’re at risk for breast and ovarian cancer. Knowing they carry risky genes, some get life insurance early, opt to freeze eggs while others get mastectomies before any cancer develops.
Women with the BRCA gene mutations have a 60 to 80% chance of developing breast cancer, and up to a 60% chance of getting ovarian cancer in their lifetime.
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Racial Discrimination And Environmental Justice
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Camden has the second highest cancer rate in New Jersey, and the eighth highest in the nation thanks to over 100 toxic waste sites. When the St. Lawrence Cement Company tried to build yet another polluting factory in Camden, citizens banded together and convinced a district court to halt construction. Then the Supreme Court ruled in Alexander v Sandoval that citizens could not sue based on discriminatory effect.
Quote of the Day: Sheryl Crow
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“I don’t need to reiterate the fact that that everyone has a relationship with cancer. Whether it’s an individual-personal relationship — whether it’s with family or friends — we’ve all been touched by cancer.”
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Andy Murray Makes-A-Wimbledon-Wish
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Two tennis-loving teens had their Wimbledon wish granted earlier this month. But they got way more than they asked for. Not only did Make-A-Wish give them tickets to the Championships at Wimbledon, they also gave them the chance to hang out with court cutie Andy Murray!
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Did Polluted Water Make Me Sick? The CDC will tell you!
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a new website that’s a “one-stop shop” for anyone who wants to investigate whether their environment has caused illnesses from asthma to heart disease.
The site, dubbed National Environmental Public Health Tracking Network, aims to bring together a range of health data from reputable sources including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and local hospitals.
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