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Possible early warning signs for breast cancer

Women are often their own strongest allies in the fight against breast cancer. Women who have not been diagnosed with the disease still have an important role to play in combating it and potentially reducing its impact on their lives. The World Cancer Research Fund reports that breast cancer is the second most common cancer worldwide. Though the disease does not always produce symptoms in its early stages, women can keep an eye out for these signs each day, including when conducting self-exams. ∫ New lump or mass: This is perhaps the most widely known symptom of breast cancer, but ...

Noteworthy statistics underscore prevalence of breast cancer

Breast cancer affects millions of women and their family and friends every year. Each of those women has their own unique experience upon receiving a breast cancer diagnosis, and those journeys hopefully end with successful treatment. Because each woman’s breast cancer journey is unique, data regarding the disease only tells part of the story. But recognition of key breast cancer statistics is still important, as data can compel support for women fighting the disease and underscore how vital it is for young women to prioritize breast health. ∫ A 2017 study from the American Cancer ...

Ohio Valley Newsliners:

At 5:40 p.m. Monday, a deputy on a traffic stop on Mercer Road at Ayers Road in Colerain issued a warning to an Ohio motorist for driving left of center. At 10:35 a.m. Monday, a school resource officer at the Belmont Career Center in St. Clairsville requested a report number for a drug paraphernalia case. At 7:47 a.m. Monday, a caller from Almar Circle in St. Clairsville reported that someone broke into his vehicle overnight and took a pistol. A deputy responded, and information was taken for a breaking and entering report. At 7:03 a.m. Monday, a caller from an address on Olde ...

Library to open new archive

BELLAIRE — The Bellaire Public Library will be holding an open house to celebrate the dedication of its new Local History Center and Bellaire Room Archives from 1-4 p.m. Friday. The commemoration marks the completion of a project 10 years in the making. The public is invited to browse ...

Area Digest

Special meeting set ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting with the Belmont County Board of Developmental Disabilities and county Auditor Cindi Henry at 4 p.m. Thursday at the disabilities board office. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss that department’s budget. Personnel on agenda in St. C. ST. CLAIRSVILLE — City Council will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Municipal Building, located at 100 N. Market St. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss personnel issues in the handbook. Legislation will be ...

Health tech blood drive on Oct. 28

BLOOMINGDALE-The health technologies program at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School is looking for volunteers to give the gift of life during an upcoming blood drive. The first of three campaigns will be held on Oct. 28 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the health tech lab at the school, which is located at 1509 County Highway 22A in Bloomingdale. Students in the program will conduct registration and canteen services while medical personnel from the American Red Cross will coordinate the collection. Instructor Tammy Sismondo said more than 30 units have been collected in the past and ...