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There's no denying the statistics about breast cancer are daunting: About 252,710 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women. About 63,410 new cases of carcinoma in situ (CIS) will be diagnosed (CIS is noninvasive and is the earliest form of breast cancer). About 40,610 women will die from breast cancer. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women (only lung cancer kills more women each year). * American Cancer Society estimates for 2017.

According to the American Cancer Society, “In 2017, there will be an estimated 1,688,780 new cancer cases diagnosed and 600,920 cancer deaths in the U.S.”

Last week, the New York Times published an article that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie’s opioid commission agreed to a deal with pharmaceutical manufacturers to “work on non-addictive pain medications and additional treatments to deal with opioid addiction.”

You might be wondering, “Instant what?”

It’s no secret that searching for healthcare options can be exhaustive, and exhausting. You may or may not be aware of the options specifically available in your area. You may even fear that your choices are shrinking at an alarming rate.

By Deborah Ryan

Knowing your health numbers will assist in maintaining your well-being and alert you if lifestyle changes need to be made. Key numbers to know are your body mass index, cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood glucose. These simple tests will help you stay in control of your health and prevent disease.

While nearly 800,000 adults in the U.S. suffer from stroke every year, 80 percent of these strokes are preventable. According to the American Heart Association, we can prevent strokes through simple lifestyle choices. So let’s discuss the risks of stroke and learn how to minimize them.