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September is prostate, ovarian cancer awareness month

September is Ovarian and Prostate Can- Ovarian cancer that is detected in early to 1 in 7 men who will be diagnosed over a prostate cancer symptoms may include:

cer awareness month. The 412th Medical stages will increase the 5-year survival lifetime with this disease. It commonly af- trouble having or keeping an erection, blood
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to detect, especially in the early stages and er than 40 years.
learn the symptoms and risk factors for there are no effective screening tests. Pa- other bones, weakness or numbness in the
tients should see their doctor if they have Though prostate cancer is not often fatal, legs or feet, and loss of bladder or bowel
prostate and ovarian cancer. the following symptoms on a daily basis control. If you have these symptoms, you
for more than a few weeks: bloating, pelvic it is a serious disease. There are more than should see your medical provider.
Ovarian cancer is the ninth most common or abdominal pain, feeling full quickly or
2.9 million men in the United States who This is the time to recognize National
cancer in women (not counting skin cancer)
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cer Society. having trouble eating, having to urinate of- is used primarily to screen for prostate Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and Na-

The American Cancer society estimates ten, tiredness, or weight loss with abdomi- cancer. This test measures the amount of tional Prostate Awareness Month by learn-
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of ovarian cancer and 14,180 deaths from symptoms or are concerned, do not hesitate ing advice about PSA testing. Ultimately, medical provider about screenings and ex-

ovarian cancer. There is a one in 75 lifetime to contact your medical provider. whether a patient gets a PSA test is some- ams.
chance of being diagnosed with this disease. thing they should decide after discussing Early detection can save lives. If you
Prostate cancer is the second most com- with a medical provider, considering risk
The risk factors for developing ovarian mon kind of cancer found in American men factors and weighing personal preferences. have any questions or concerns, please do
cancer are increased age (most ovarian can- and is the leading cause of cancer death in not hesitate to contact your medical pro-
cers happen after menopause), obesity, and men. The risk factors for prostate cancer in- vider at the 412th Medical Group.
family history (risk is higher if your mother, creade at over 50 years of age, if of African
sister, or daughter had ovarian cancer). If The American Cancer Society estimates American race and family history (father/ Reference: Ovarian and Prostate Cancer,

you believe you are at risk, schedule an ap- that in 2015, there will be 220,800 new cas- brother/son). Although early prostate can- American Cancer Society. http://www.can-
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by Staff Sgt. DeAnn Lopez ceremony at Club Muroc from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The $15.60 for non-members.
412th Medical Support Squadron winner of the Desert High School HHM essay contest will For more information about the events, contact Staff Sgt.
be announced during the ceremony. The event will feature
Edwards is observing Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. cultural food made by the club from donated recipes along DeAnn Lopez at 661-277-2929 or email deann.lopez@us.af.
15 to Oct. 15 by hosting numerous events throughout the with a guest speaker. Tickets are $13.60 for members and mil; or Senior Airman John Lopez at 661-277-2103 or email
base. (john.lopez.20@us.af.mil.

The heritage month celebrates the collective accomplish- Fee-free layaway back for
ments of HHM descendants and showcases their rich culture the holidays at Edwards Exchange
and history throughout the installation.
by Rebecca R. Silva
The opening ceremony will be held Sept. 15 from 11:30 AAFES Public Affairs
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Base Exchange entrance. The event
will feature cultural dancers. The Edwards Exchange is bringing back fee-free layaway, just in time for early holiday shopping.
The layaway program ensures military shoppers have plenty of time to pay for gifts while keeping them hidden from
A 5k Fiesta run will be held Sept. 23 at 7:30 a.m. at the prying eyes.
Rosburg Fitness Center’s running course. Runners are en- Starting now, the Edwards Exchange will waive the $3 service fee for items that are placed on layaway and paid for
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“The Exchange’s layaway program is a convenient way for shoppers to stock up on gifts for the holidays while staying
The Zumba class will be Sept. 28, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the mindful of their budgets,” said Exchange General Manager Charles Eaves. “By waiving the service fee, the Exchange
Oasis Community Center. There will be dancing demonstra- makes it worthwhile for shoppers to give layaway a try and keep gifts hidden from family members who love snooping.”
tions on a variety of Latin dance routines by the local Zumba A deposit of 15 percent is required to hold items on layaway at the Exchange. Shoppers can visit the Edwards Ex-
instructor, Cheryl Avon. change customer service for complete program details and eligibility information.

The HHM cooking demonstration will be held in the Com-
missary Oct. 3 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Several samples will
be offered throughout the commissary and recipes will be
provided.

The library will be hosting story time with preschoolers
Sept. 18 to Sept. 25 and Oct. 9 at 10 a.m.

The HHM celebration culminates Oct. 14 with a closing

Chapel Corner

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11:30 a.m. – Catholic Mass, 8 a.m. – Protestant Gospel Service,
This is a weekly segment in Desert Wings to highlight a spiritual focus Chapel 2 Chapel 1
for the Edwards community: 1 p.m. – Muslim Prayer, Chapel 1 9 a.m. – Catholic Mass, Chapel 2
10 a.m. – Protestant Traditional
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in our community: 5:30 p.m. – Wiccan/Pagan Worship, 11 a.m. – Protestant Contemporary
Chapel 1 Annex Service, Chapel 2
I like answers. I like them neat and orderly—and in a timely manner. But God 4 p.m. – Catholic Mass, Chapel 2
rarely works that way. One person said it this way: “God wants me to continually Friday
step out of my comfort zone and trust him with the unknowns. I have to leave room 1:15 p.m. – Muslim Prayer, 6PDOO*URXSV
for God to guide me. If God were to come show me step-by-step his exact will Chapel 1 We also offer weekly small group
for my life, it wouldn’t require faith for me to follow him.” Will you step out of your studies. Please contact us for infor-
comfort zone and be okay without the step by step plan? mation on times and locations.

7KURXJKRXUSUD\HUV – an opportunity to pray for the needs of our com-
munity:

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comfort zone and into a walk of faith.