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The American Cancer Society reports that approximately 30 percent of postmenopausal breast cancer cases can be attributed to potentially modifiable risk factors. That finding, cited in the organization’s “Breast Cancer: Facts & Figures, 2022-2024” report, means as many as three in 10 breast cancer diagnoses in postmenopausal women may have been attributable to variables within patients’ control. The ACS notes such variables may have included body weight, alcohol consumption and physical activity levels. The same report also notes that certain modifiable risk factors accumulate over the course of a woman’s life, meaning both postmenopausal women and younger women could potentially lower their risk for breast cancer by making a concerted effort to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight, reduce alcohol consumption and embrace a physically active lifestyle.

The human body is capable of various amazing feats, but many will attest that the ability of women to nurture and grow what will become another person is the body’s most impressive characteristic. Healthline states a woman can get pregnant and bear children from puberty, when they start getting their menstrual periods, to menopause.

On Saturday, Oct. 12 and Sunday, Oct.

According to the VZC Clerk’s office, the deadline to register to vote for the Nov. 5 General Election is Monday, Oct.

EDITOR’s NOTE: This is the second in a series of articles on the Sept. 13 Van Zandt County Farm Bureau Agricultural Bus Tour.

Texas Star Quilters Guild President The Texas Star Quilters Guild, a nonprofi t organization located in Canton, is holding its annual Quilt Show at the Canton Civic Center on Friday, Oct. 18 and Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. each day. Admission is $5.00 and children under 12 years of age are admitted free.

The 23rd Annual Autumn Festival, featuring music, food, and fun, is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m.

? Breast cancer occurs when there is rapid growth of mutated (cancerous) cells in the tissues of the breasts, and potentially in the surrounding skin and lymph nodes. Various factors contribute to the development of cancer, including genetics, gender, environmental exposure to certain materials, and lifestyle choices like diet and exercise.

Tuesday, Oct. 8 Carthage Hospital Thursday, Oct.

UT-Health Education Coordinator Are you a Woman: 40-75 years old; or 30 to 39 and have a mother/ sister diagnosed with breast cancer? Hasn’t had a mammogram in the past 12 months? Uninsured or Underinsured (healthcare coverage does not cover preventative services)? Lives in or receives your primary care from providers in the counties of Anderson, Cherokee, Gregg, Henderson, Rusk, Smith, Van Zandt? If you meet these minimum requirements, you may be eligible for a free Mammogram Screening from D.E.F.E.A.T (Delivering Education, Focused navigation, and Equitable Access Throughout East Texas) Breast Cancer Project. This project aims to provide access to vital breast cancer screenings for those who may not have resources to do so otherwise.