5 Warning Signs of Pancreatic Cancer

5 Warning Signs of Pancreatic Cancer The disease is very difficult to detect, but sometimes there are signals by Kim Hayes, AARP, January 31, 2018|Comments: 44 woman looking sadly at bite of food on fork MONKEY BUSINESS IMAGES / GETTY IMAGES Loss of appetite and unintended weight loss can be warning signs of pancreatic cancer. Although pancreatic cancer can be treated if caught early, the signs are often subtle, and the disease is usually missed until it is in later, more serious stages. But there are some warning signs that you can watch out for. The pancreas has two main jobs in the body: to make juices that help digest food and to make hormones, such as insulin and glucagon, that help control blood sugar levels. The digestive juices are made by exocrine pancreas cells, which is where about 95 percent of pancreatic cancers begin. The disease accounts for approximately 3 percent of all cancers and about 7 percent of all cancer deaths, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS), and the risk goes up with age. About two-thirds of patients are at least 65 years old, and the average age at the time of diagnosis is 71, according to the ACS. Only 8.2 percent of pancreatic cancer patients survive for five years, according to the National Cancer Institute (NCI). The pancreas is deep inside the body, and early tumors can't be detected by standard physical exams. People usually have no symptoms until the cancer has already spread to other organs. Even so, the NCI advises people to consult their doctor if they have any of the following symptoms: Jaundice: This yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes is caused by the buildup of bilirubin, a dark yellow-brown substance made by the liver. Cancers starting in the head of the pancreas are near the common bile duct, according to the ACS. This type of cancer may press on the duct and cause jaundice, which could lead to finding the tumors at an early stage. But cancers that start in the body or tail of the pancreas don't press on the duct until after they have already spread through the pancreas and possibly beyond. Dark urine, too, can be a sign of jaundice, and bilirubin buildup can also lead to itchiness on the skin. Light-colored or greasy stools: Bilirubin helps give stools their brown color, so when the bile duct is blocked, stools may be gray or pale. Pancreatic cancer can also make it difficult for the intestines to help break down fats, so stools may become greasy and float in the toilet. Belly pain: Pain in the abdomen (belly) or back is common with pancreatic cancer. "Cancers that start in the body or tail of the pancreas can grow fairly large and start to press on other nearby organs, causing pain," the ACS says. "The cancer may also spread to the nerves surrounding the pancreas, which often causes back pain. Of course, pain in the abdomen or back is fairly common and is most often caused by something other than pancreatic cancer." Loss of appetite and weight loss: Unintended weight loss and loss of appetite can be warning signs of pancreatic cancer. Nausea and vomiting: The cancer can press on the far end of the stomach and partially block it, making it hard for food to pass. This may cause nausea, vomiting and pain after eating. A more detailed list of symptoms is available from ACS. Prevention While some risk factors for pancreatic cancer cannot be controlled, such as age or genetics, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk. Stop smoking. About 20 percent to 30 percent of pancreatic cancers are thought to be caused by cigarette smoking; smokeless tobacco products are also a factor. Lose weight. Very overweight people are about 20 percent more likely to develop pancreatic cancer, and carrying extra weight around the waistline may be a risk factor even for those who aren't that overweight. Limit exposure to certain chemicals. Heavy and repeated exposure to certain chemicals in the workplace, such as those used in dry cleaning and metalworking, may raise a person’s risk of pancreatic cancer.

Six Signs Your Relationship Won't Last Long Term

6 Signs Your Relationship Won't Last Long Term Her Campus Logo By Kayla Dungee in RELATIONSHIPS Posted Mar 07 2018 - 02:00pm Tagged RELATIONSHIPS BREAKUP LONG TERM COUPLE LOVE Share this Not every relationship you experience leads to happily ever after. You can’t mold someone into your idea of prince or princess charming — sometimes two people just don’t work out. Whether you can sense the shakiness in the beginning of the relationship or years down the line, sometimes it’s best to trust your gut feeling. Here are six telltale signs that the relationship you’re in won’t last long term. 1. You mistake comfort for love While it’s important to feel comfortable in your relationship, comfort is one of the key reasons why people stay in relationships that have long passed their expiration date. It can be nerve-wracking to put yourself in the dating pool again, and it’s even easier to hold on to a relationship because of the history you and your SO have. If you find yourself recounting the reasons of why you guys are together and the main reason is because “you’ve been with him for a long time,” you should realize that complacency does not lead to happiness. Lauryn Higgins, a graduate student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, knew that her long-term relationship wouldn’t last just because of the longevity. “I was in a three-year relationship and when a friend said to me, ‘Would you want your daughter dating the guy you’re with?’ And my first thought was, ‘I would want more for her,’ I knew I had to start having a conversation with my SO,” she says. Evaluate if just feeling okay within your relationship is where you want to be. Love should be the most gratifying feeling in the world and should never be confused with complacency. 2. You feel like a secret On the contrary, there’s the classic “situationship,” which we’ve all been in or witnessed. Just like you can’t mold a person into your version of perfection, there is no way to force someone into a relationship they don’t want to be in. Ashley Drayton, a Georgia State University graduate, knows that your relationship will remain at a standstill without a few key elements. “If he’s content with having a situationship, staying in the house instead of going on dates, he seems to be hiding you or parts of his life, and he doesn’t put a lot of effort into things regarding you, it’s not going anywhere,” she says. At this point in life, if someone wants you to be a part of their life, it will be clear to you. You shouldn’t be left guessing whether or not you might have a chance of working out. 3. You give and give, and they take and take Sacrifices and compromises are a part of any relationship. However, they should not be coming from only one end. It’s not a good sign if you give so much of yourself to someone with little investment in return. You can easily burn out early on in a relationship if you are constantly giving. Megan Scavo, a sophomore at the University of Central Florida, knows from personal experience that selfishness can cause a relationship should go downhill quickly. “If your SO expects you to plan your entire life around them, such as school, work and friends, it’s not going to last too long,” she says. If you find that you are the only one sacrificing up your time, money and energy, recognize that that is not normal. 4. Your friends and family can tell it won’t last Nobody is in your relationship but you and your SO, so sometimes it can hard for outsiders to judge your relationship. However, the saying “Mama knows best” may not be so cliché in this case. Love can blind you enough to the point that you don’t recognize warning signs. “If your friends tell you they don’t see you with him forever or that he’s not the one, listen,” Megan says. “Your friends know you better than you know yourself sometimes.” You may have that one friend who doubts every relationship you get into, but if the overwhelming majority of your friends and family do not see things working out for the best, you should at least listen to them as to why. They have a more objective view of the relationship. Plus, if they know you well enough, they can tell when things just click and when they don’t. Related: 5 Ways to Let Go of a Relationship That Ended Before it Started 5. You try to justify bad behavior Your SO is not immune from making mistakes. It’s completely understandable to forgive small mistakes, but your SO should not get a free pass on everything. Something that should be immediately addressed is any form of abuse. “If he says rude things or degrades you, even if it’s out of character when angry, that’s a definite red flag,” Megan says. “Way too many women put up with that too long.” Rachel Petty, a senior at James Madison University, advises women to trust their gut feeling when it comes to a bad feeling about a relationship. “If you find yourself making excuses for your SO and letting big things slide, that’s a sign you should probably end things,” she says. “If something doesn’t feel right, it probably isn’t.” You can't shake off your intuition telling you something is wrong forever. In many cases, our feelings of uneasiness are justified. 6. Your core values do not align Opposites attract in many cases, but in some cases they cannot work long term. Having differences with others is what makes humans unique, but some differences may be too big to ignore. Alyssa*, a junior at Kennesaw State University, could not look past a difference in religion between her and her SO. “I am religious and my ex was not,” she says. “At first, I looked past this difference. But when he became comfortable enough, he would essentially make fun of me for believing in something. That’s where I had to evaluate if I could handle that intolerance for years to come.” The important thing to remember is even though you and your SO have differences, there should be mutual respect for each other’s beliefs. You should never feel ashamed or scared to practice your beliefs because your SO believes the opposite. Envision your future a few years down the road. If you cannot see your future with your SO and their current behavior, it is time to have a conversation with them. Whether or not you chose to end things or work on things is up to you, but know that you do not have to put up with behavior that doesn’t mesh with you.

Fathers United Women's Coalition Legal Clinic

website http://fathersunitedwomenscoalition.com/ Call 703 971 2379 for information. Text 571 214 2432 Fathers United and Women's Coalition 7 pm Room 265 Meeting this Thursday, Feb 8 2018, at Messiah United Methodist Church, 6215 Rolling Rd Springfield VA22152 Stephen Hoffman will be moderating. MY EMAIL stephenhoffman2000@yahoo .com The lawyer will be John Bauserman fathers United for Equal Rights and Women's Coalition of VA and DC will hold its regular meeting on Thursday in Springfield. Encourage friends to attend who have domestic relations issues.Make 5 calls or emails or text, please!! We want members to attend even if they have no immediate problem so that they can help others. It is very helpful to have old-timers present. The lawyer is scheduled to arrive at 8:00 pm and stays until about 9:30 pm depending on the number of questions. Bring any legal papers including motions, orders, and agreements. If you have specific questions now, you may send them by e-mail. The lawyer may be able to bring material, which is on point. COST: Dues are $45/year for the first year payable at $15/meeting until dues are paid in full. At the present time renewal is only $30/year if membership is continuous

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Legal Clinic Father's United Women"s Legal Clinic 2018

Please put these meetings on your calender, public service announcements or web site!How to get there:From D.C., take 95 South, take the Springeld Exit and then take a right onto Keene Mill Road (644 West). At the seventh trac light take a right onto Rolling Road, then take the right after the McDonalds into the Church parking lot, and proceed to Room 265.2018 Meeting ScheduleFathers United for Equal Rights & Women’s CoalitionMEETINGS START AT 7PMLEGAL CLINIC STARTS AT 8PMMessiah United Methodist Church6215 Rolling Road in Springeld, VAMeetings are held every other Thursday at 7pm.Meetings are scheduled for the following Thursdays: • January 11, 25• February 8, 22• March 8, 22• April 5, 19• May 3, 17, 31• June 14, 28Annual dues for legal clinic $45 (or three $15 payments).Email: Stephenhoman2000@yahoo.comPhone: 703-971-2379 • Text: 571-214-2432 • Meeting Announcements: 703-347-6518Website: fathersunitedwomenscoalition.comFREE book to all attendees:“The Best Parent is Both Parents”While supplies last!• July 12, 26• August 9, 23• September 6, 20• October 4, 18• November 1, 15, 29• Dec 13, 27Visit Fathers United for Equal Rights & Women’s Coalition on Facebookor at our blog:fuerwc.blogspot.comDESIGNED AND PRINTED IN THE USAPlease put these meetings on your calender, public service announcements or web site!How to get there:From D.C., take 95 South, take the Springeld Exit and then take a right onto Keene Mill Road (644 West). At the seventh trac light take a right onto Rolling Road, then take the right after the McDonalds into the Church parking lot, and proceed to Room 265.2018 Meeting ScheduleFathers United for Equal Rights & Women’s CoalitionMEETINGS START AT 7PMLEGAL CLINIC STARTS AT 8PMMessiah United Methodist Church6215 Rolling Road in Springeld, VAMeetings are held every other Thursday at 7pm.Meetings are scheduled for the following Thursdays: • January 11, 25• February 8, 22• March 8, 22• April 5, 19• May 3, 17, 31• June 14, 28Annual dues for legal clinic $45 (or three $15 payments).Email: Stephenhoman2000@yahoo.comPhone: 703-971-2379 • Text: 571-214-2432 • Meeting Announcements: 703-347-6518Website: fathersunitedwomenscoalition.comFREE book to all attendees:“The Best Parent is Both Parents”While supplies last!• July 12, 26• August 9, 23• September 6, 20• October 4, 18• November 1, 15, 29• Dec 13, 27Visit Fathers United for Equal Rights & Women’s Coalition on Facebookor at our blog:fuerwc.blogspot.comDESIGNED AND PRINTED IN THE USA

Fathers United Women's Coalition Legal Clinic Nov 16 2017

website http://fathersunitedwomenscoalition.com/ Call 703 971 2379 for information. Text 571 214 2432 Fathers United and Women's Coalition 7 pm Room 265 Meeting this Thursday, November 16, 2017, at Messiah United Methodist Church, 6215 Rolling Rd Springfield VA22152 Stephen Hoffman will be moderating. MY EMAIL stephenhoffman2000@yahoo .com The lawyer will be John Bauserman fathers United for Equal Rights and Women's Coalition of VA and DC will hold its regular meeting on Thursday in Springfield. Encourage friends to attend who have domestic relations issues.Make 5 calls or emails or text, please!! We want members to attend even if they have no immediate problem so that they can help others. It is very helpful to have old-timers present. The lawyer is scheduled to arrive at 8:00 pm and stays until about 9:30 pm depending on the number of questions. Bring any legal papers including motions, orders, and agreements. If you have specific questions now, you may send them by e-mail. The lawyer may be able to bring material, which is on point. COST: Dues are $45/year for the first year payable at $15/meeting until dues are paid in full. At the present time renewal is only $30/year if membership is continuous

How to count down succes

​How to count down to success Jul 25, 2017, 3:15am EDT Updated Jul 26, 2017, 9:17am EDT Michael Houlihan & Bonnie Harvey Contributing Writer RELATED CONTENT How to make sure you hear the good ideas that will improve your firm How to take control by aiming, not blaming ​7 steps to infuse entrepreneurial thinking into company culture We are delighted annually to be part of the U.S. Immersion Program of Nanyang University in Singapore. The program calls for students to visit businesses in Silicon Valley and the East Coast, with a trip to the Sonoma County wine country as well. This year we hosted 120 international graduate students studying for their master's degree in technopreneurship and innovation. Everyone should have happy launches and landings in their new businesses. Enlarge Everyone should have happy launches and landings in their new businesses. GETTY IMAGES (IN8FINITY) What could we give these aspiring entrepreneurs that would help them the most in their journey? How about a Countdown to Success? It’s our list of understandings necessary for a successful launch and happy landing. FIVE: The 5 guiding principles for success (GPS) Make mistakes W-R-I-T-E.(Not just right). Write down all your mistakes, and more importantly, identify all the documents that need to be created, changed or improved so there will be no repeat. Put yourself in the other guy’s shoes. In every relationship with your people, your vendors or your customers, ask what is important to them. Then, give them what they want first to get what you want. Forge strategic alliances. Ask, “Who benefits if I benefit?” Those are your potential allies. Vendors can be bankers by extending credit and terms. Customers can be bankers by paying in cash. Treat them like partners and share your plans. Sales is king. Achieve a positive cash flow as soon as you can. Don’t expand too quickly. Start small and learn how to get your act together before you take your show on the road. Without sales, all else is moot. Service what you sell. You are not judged so much by how well you do when everything goes right but by how well you do when there is a problem. FOUR: The 4 stages of business development Startup. Goal is proving the viability of the concept. Danger is chewing up investment money on overhead and production without sales. Buildup. Goal is securing a few big customers that can sustain the business without more investment. Danger is having all your eggs in one basket and being discontinued. Buildout. Goal is diversifying your customer base so you can sustain a significant hit. Danger is spreading yourself too thin, not servicing what you sell, and significantly underestimating the cost of sales Enterprise. Goal is continuing to deliver high quality and service until you get noticed and become an acquisition target. Danger is losing the entrepreneurial spirit and taking sales for granted.