Stories from Friday, April 26, 2013

From the American Cancer Society Colorectal cancer may cause one or more of the symptoms below. If you have any of the following you should see your doctor: A change in bowel habits, such as diarrhea, constipation, or narrowing of the stool, that lasts for more than a few days...

From American Cancer Society What Causes Cancer? Cancer is a complex group of diseases with many possible causes. In this section you can learn more about the known causes of cancer, including genetic factors; lifestyle factors such as tobacco use, diet, and physical activity; certain types of infections; and environmental exposures to different types of chemicals and radiation...

By FRANK CAMPA Mo. Dept. of Conservation Since I have spent quite a bit of time in the field, woods or whatever you want to call it this spring, I have noticed we have an exceptional batch of ticks this year! This year, I have had half a dozen ticks embedded on each hand at the same time after removing my gloves and large ticks crawling at a rapid pace across my face that resembled horses at the Belmont after only a couple hours of turkey hunting in the morning. ...

From Staff Reports Honoring family, friends, co-workers and giving back to the community are reasons board members volunteer with the United Cancer Assistance Network. They have jobs, families and other activities, but they each make time to keep the organization not only going, but growing as well...

Do you like the sharp and tangy flavor of fresh radishes? Then know that there is still time to plant radishes in spring gardens. According to the University of Missouri Vegetable Planting Calendar you can plant any time between March 10 and May 10. In fact you can have radishes in a fall garden. You will want to plant between August 1 and 30...

From American Cancer Society Breast cancer is sometimes found after symptoms appear, but many women with early breast cancer have no symptoms. This is why getting the recommended screening tests (as described in the section, "Can breast cancer be found early?") before any symptoms develop is so important...

The mirth and music of the classic children's TV show "School House Rock" will come to life on stage, as the Three Rivers College Music Department puts on its production of "School House Rock Too!" on at 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, in the Tinnin Fine Arts Center. Tickets will be $10, and sold at the door...

By DAVID SILVERBERG Associate Editor A Downtown Poplar Bluff Land Use and Building Condition Survey was presented to the Poplar Bluff Historical Preservation Commission by Terri L. Foley, a historic preservation consultant from Wilmington, N.C. She surveyed 68 properties in a 27-block area bordered by Pine, Fifth and Cherry streets and the Black River...