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You can choose to read a book in the libraries or casually take a swim in our indoor heated pool. Our charming dining room hosts home-style cooking and an elegant dining experience OPENING SOON! You will experience exceptional care from our dedicated staff. We provide the assistance you néed to maintain a rich, full life while remaining as independent as possible. Our goal is to proide the highest of standards, as well as the finest in assisted living with a personal touch Our 24-hour assisted living staff is available to assist with nutrition, bathing. dressing. personal activities and administering ofi medications Call 570-591-5800 today to learn more! GLENMAURA Senior Living 11 Glenmaura National Blvd., Moosic, PA 18507 570-591-5800 TL Senior Living GLENMAURA Senior Living Debunking common myths associated with breast cancer Cancer claims the lives of insists that cannot happen millions of people across the globe every year. But the fight against cancer is anything but hopeless, as the World Health Organization notrs that between 30 and 50 percent of all cancer cases are preventable. Learning about cance is cae of the best ways for In fact, the National Cancer Institute touts the benefits of mammograms while the ACS recommends women between the ages of 45 and 54 get mammograms every year For additional breast cancer screening guidelines, visit the ACS at www.cancer.org Myth Women with a family history of breast cancer ane likely to develop people to protect themsclves from this deadly discase Recarchers continue to learn more about cancer everyday and routinely discover that information perscn's risk for berast cancer. However once thought to be scurate was actualybetweem the two. In fact, a 2002 sdy family histoey of breast cancer a fale setoe breast cancer, too. This myth is dangerous because if taken at face valoe., it can give women with so ensaing research failed to find a clear link offbase Despite reearchers best efforts wame published in the Imerational fournal of security, However, the NBCE noto myths about cancer stll peevail. Some ef asociation between dairy uid intake and diagnosed with beeast cancer have a family these myths are about cancer in general, breast cancer risk while others eefer to specific cancers of Epidemielogy found no significant that only about 10 percent of individua Mythmndicane beeast cancer. The hory of the discase. The Centers Soe indluding brcas cancer Myths about National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc sease Control and Prevention none that a woman's risk for breast cancer is higher f she bas a first degree elative, indlading breast cancer can be as harmful as accurate information is helpful, so learning the ys that only a small percentage of breast Jumps turn out to be cancer. Howevet truth and debunking those myths can be abnormalies or chanpes in beeast tisse mother, sister, daughner, or even a male an important part of women's preveetive hould alwas be brought to the atention family member, who have had the dincase approach to breast cancer Myth: Drinking milk increases your risk for breast cancer. The American Cancer cancer so spread. This myth is rooted in the Socicty notes that carly stadies raised incorrest notion that breast compeession against beast cancer. Learning to decipher concerns that drinking milk from cows while getting a mammogram causes the beteeen accurate and fahe information treated with hoemones could increase a cancer to specad. However. the NBCF can be especially valaable Bt beeast cancer can aflect anyone of a physician Myth: Mammograms cane gandless of their family history Infoemation is a valuale asset in the fight breast Glenmaura Senior Living is a senior community offering independent living, personal care, memory and enhanced care conveniently located on one site. From the moment you visit our spectacular scenic community, you will know you found the perfect place to live The gracious interiors at the Glenmaura provide one with plenty of areas to socialize with friends. Each common area serves as an extension of your home. You can relax in the privacy of your own comfort on the numerous verandas or finding yourself coming to life socializing at the 19th Hole Bar. You can choose to read a book in the libraries or casually take a swim in our indoor heated pool. Our charming dining room hosts home-style cooking and an elegant dining experience OPENING SOON! You will experience exceptional care from our dedicated staff. We provide the assistance you néed to maintain a rich, full life while remaining as independent as possible. Our goal is to proide the highest of standards, as well as the finest in assisted living with a personal touch Our 24-hour assisted living staff is available to assist with nutrition, bathing. dressing. personal activities and administering ofi medications Call 570-591-5800 today to learn more! GLENMAURA Senior Living 11 Glenmaura National Blvd., Moosic, PA 18507 570-591-5800