Morris, Minnesota 56267 MORRIS S UN T RIBUNE Page 13 - Saturday, October 20, 2012 The risk of developing pancreatic cancer before the age of 40 is low, but it substan- tially increases with age, with most patients being diagnosed in their 60s to 80s. When malignant tumors arise in the brain, they cause brain cancer. Cancerous brain tumors are life threatening because they have a highly aggressive and invasive nature. Brain cancer is the leading cause of can- cer-related death in patients younger than age 35. Multiple myeloma, a cancer of the plasma cells, is an incurable but treatable disease that affects approxi- mately 50,000 Americans. Help spread awareness in your community by educating your neighbors and friends on the signs and symp- toms of breast can- cer, and encourage the women you know to get regular mam- mograms. Cancer that begins in the liver is called primary liver can- cer. In the United States, this type of cancer is uncommon. However, it is common for can- cer to spread to the liver from the colon, lungs, breasts, or other parts of the body. The can- cer in the liver is a secondary cancer. V ALNES WELL DRILLING & WATER CONDITIONING 45965 230th Street, Morris (320) 589-4769 25 East 7th St., Morris (320) 589-4040 4 Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 585-5555 “Home of the People Lovers” Kidney cancer affects men almost twice as often as women, most commonly between the ages of 50 and 70. Early diagno- sis greatly increas- es a patient’s chance of sur- vival. Leukemia is a cancer of the white blood cells. There are four major types of leukemia: Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Lung cancer kills more Americans every year than any other type of cancer, and is the leading cate- gory of cancer death in both men and women. Studies show that tobacco smoke is linked to more than 8 out of every 10 cases of lung cancer. Quit smoking today! The best protection is early detection. Dr. Giambi, Stevens Community Medical Center’s Radiologist, is typically available to read your mam- mogram the same day as the exam. Together we can make a difference. Schedule your mammogram today. What is cancer? According to the American Cancer Society, cancer is a group of dis- eases character- ized by uncon- trolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. For the sake of your health, it’s impor- tant to familiar- ize yourself with the facts about various forms of cancer and their symptoms. Stevens Community Medical Center 400 E. 1st St., (320) 589-1313 Morris Morris • 589-3933 “Where quality & service count.” Every woman should be aware of certain risk factors for developing breast cancer which include growing older, family history of breast cancer, early menstrua- tion age and late-onset menopause. Early detection can save lives, and mammo- grams are the most impor- tant tool in diagnosing breast cancer. There is no cure for breast cancer, but mammo- grams can save lives by finding breast cancer as early as possible. If you’re a woman age 40 or older or have a history of breast cancer in your fami- ly, be sure to schedule an annual mammo- gram and physi- cal exam by our doctor. Colon cancer ranks as the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in American men and women, and the second leading cause of cancer deaths. If you drink heavily and/or use tobacco products, you may be at risk for colon cancer. Get screened today! 533 Atlantic Ave. Morris 320-589-4550 800-932-7925 Breast Cancer affects mothers, daughters and friends from all walks of life. Help in the ongoing fight against breast cancer by sched- uling a mammo- gram for yourself today! Also, encourage others you know to do the same. Early detection does save lives. While melanoma may only account for a low percent- age of skin cancer cases, it causes the most skin cancer-related deaths. The best protection is early detection. Dr. Giambi, Stevens Community Medical Center’s Radiologist, is typically avail- able to read your mammogram the same day as the exam. Together we can make a differ- ence. Schedule your mammo- gram today. Every two minutes, a woman in the United States is diagnosed with breast cancer. In fact, breast cancer is the leading cancer among Caucasian and African American women. Mam- mography screenings are a woman’s best chance for detecting breast cancer early, so get yours today. Leukemia is a can- cer of the white blood cells. There are four major types of leukemia: Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. CITY CENTER DRUG Breast cancer affects us all. It affects our moth- ers, sisters, wives and friends. It affects people of every age, sex and race, and is the leading cancer among white and African American women. Cancer of the uterus is the most common cancer of the female reproductive system. Uterine cancer typically affects women in middle-age or later in life, developing in the endome- trial glands that line the inner wall of the uterine cavity. 1000 Atlantic Avenue, Morris (320) 589-4744 511 Atlantic Avenue, Morris (320) 589-1781 Owned & Operated by Shawn & Deb Larsen Morris Electronics HOFFMAN REALTY www.hoffmanrlty.com 613 Atlantic Ave., Morris, MN (320) 589-2159 NATIONWIDE Toll Free: 1-888-644-2159 City Center Mall, Morris (320) 589-1100 24 East 7th Street, Morris (320) 589-4008 Clinics in Hoffman, Elbow Lake, Ashby & Evansville (320) 589-2270 412 Atlantic Avenue, Morris Meeting and Banquet Facilities Available 7 East 5th Street, Morris (320) 589-2102 United Farmers & Merchants State Bank 4 Atlantic Ave., Morris Plumbing & Heating (320) 589-1006 MOHR MOHR 202 East 6th Street, Morris 320-585-5206 800-585-6783 “Serving the Morris Area” 1-888-404-SOFT (7638) 519 Atlantic Avenue, Morris (320) 589-2972 Knowledge is Prevention CANCER AWARENESS MONTH Lung cancer kills more Americans every year than any other type of cancer, and is the leading cate- gory of cancer death in both men and women. Studies show that tobacco smoke is linked to more than 8 out of every 10 cases of lung cancer. Quit smoking today! Breast Cancer affects mothers, daughters and friends from all walks of life. Help in the ongoing fight against breast cancer by scheduling a mammogram for yourself today! Also, encourage others you know to do the same. Early detec- tion does save lives. 201 East 6th Street, Morris (320) 589-2161 430-392-Pets (7387) • Hancock www.tlcpethaven.net 508 Atlantic Ave., Morris (320) 585-4875 NEEDHAM PLUMBING, LLC Graceville - #061981-PM (320) 748-7174 or (320) 808-8347 What is cancer? According to the American Cancer Society, cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. For the sake of your health, it’s important to familiarize your- self with the facts about vari- ous forms of can- cer and their symptoms. Colon cancer ranks as the third most com- monly diagnosed cancer in American men and women, and the second leading cause of cancer deaths. If you drink heavily and/or use tobacco products, you may be at risk for colon cancer. Get screened today! While melanoma may only account for a low per- centage of skin cancer cases, it caus- es the most skin cancer- related deaths. Breast Cancer affects mothers, daughters and friends from all walks of life. Help in the ongoing fight against breast cancer by scheduling a mammogram for yourself today! Also, encourage others you know to do the same. Early detec- tion does save lives. P.O. Box 164, 8 Industrial Blvd., Morris (320) 585-2326 712 ATLANTIC A VENUE, MORRIS (320) 589-3964 www.ufmsb.org Multiple myeloma, a cancer of the plasma cells, is an incur- able but treatable disease that affects approximate- ly 50,000 Americans. 209 State Hwy. 9 So., Morris (320) 589-7421 While melanoma may only account for a low percentage of skin cancer cases, it causes the most skin cancer-related deaths. Colon cancer ranks as the third most com- monly diagnosed cancer in American men and women, and the second leading cause of cancer deaths. If you drink heavily and/or use tobacco products, you may be at risk for colon cancer. Get screened today! Breast cancer affects us all. It affects our mothers, sisters, wives and friends. It affects people of every age, sex and race, and is the leading can- cer among white and African American women. Breast cancer affects us all. It affects our mothers, sis- ters, wives and friends. It affects people of every age, sex and race, and is the leading cancer among white and African American women. Every woman should be aware of certain risk factors for developing breast cancer which include growing older, family history of breast cancer, early menstruation age and late-onset menopause. Lung cancer kills more Americans every year than any other type of cancer, and is the leading cate- gory of cancer death in both men and women. Studies show that tobacco smoke is linked to more than 8 out of every 10 cases of lung cancer. Quit smoking today! 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