Community Needs A Break My Say Taking Steps To Prevent Cancer by Dr. Wayne Kye What do you do to prevent cancer? February is National Cancer Prevention Month, and a great time to make or renew your commitment to put your health first. Take time to visit your health care professional and discuss your family and personal health history and which cancer screenings are right for you. Screening can detect cancer early, when it is most treatable, and in some cases stop cancer before it starts. It is estimated that over 589,430 men and women will die in 2015 from cancer—including 34,600 New Yorkers. More than half of cancer deaths— more than 250,000—can be prevented by taking action that includes getting screened. Here are a few of the most common screenings to discuss with your health care professional: VVICCTTOORRIAA SSCCHHNNEEPPSS--YYUUNNISS aanndd JJOOSSHHUUAA SSCCHHNNEEPPSS..............CCoo--PPuubblliisshheerrss RROOBBEERRT POOZZAARRYYCCKI.......................................................EEdditorr--in--CChieef JJOOSEE VVAARRGAAS.............................................Prrodducction//Saaleess MMaanaageerr DDEEBBOORRAAHH CCUUSSICCKK..............................................CClaassssiffieedd MMaannaaggeerr MMAARRLLEENNEE RRUUIZZ.........................................AAssssisstaant CClaassssifieedd MMaanaageerr AANNTHOONNYY GIUUDICCEE...........................................................RReepporrteerr KEELLLLYY MMAARRIEE MMAANNCCUUSOO..................................CContrribbuting RReepporrteerr MMAARRCCINN ZZUURRAAWWICCZZ.......................................................Photogrraappheerr TIMES, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015 • 4 Times Newsweekly EEDDIITTOORRIIAALL It’s amazing how much things changed in Ridgewood and Bushwick the last 40 years. The older residents among our community will recall the brutal 1970s and the fires that seemingly reduced most of Bushwick to ashes. South Bronx became the poster child of urban decay during the period, but Bushwick suffered just as terribly from a combination of policies that brought the city to the very brink of economic ruin. Ridgewood residents and civic leaders, for their part, worked hard to prevent urban decay from spreading into their neighborhood. It took civic activism, persistence and new policies to stabilize the community and lay the foundation for the growth and vitality that the neighborhood and Bushwick enjoy today. For the newcomers into our community, it’s hard to imagine this region struggling as mightily as it did during the 1970s. Perhaps the closest comparison could be present-day Detroit, left reeling from decades of bad policies, dysfunction and scandal and now working hard to get back on its feet. Without question, the renaissance in Ridgewood and Bushwick over the last few years is nothing short of incredible. Whether one has been here three years or three decades, residents should welcome growth in these communities—but, of course, with some caution. This rebirth could largely be traced by the L line. Residents in the East Village priced out of that market jumped on a Brooklynbound train and settled in Williamsburg. When Williamsburg became too expensive, they went to Bushwick. With Bushwick rents skyrocketing, they’re now heading to Ridgewood—and a few are traveling even further east to Cypress Hills and East New York. Should New York City continue this seemingly infinite, upward trajectory, it’s only logical to conclude that Canarsie will be booming before long—in a year, in two years, maybe a decade. But that’s where the L line ends; all that’s left is the beach. What happens then to the people priced out of the East Village, Williamsburg, Bushwick and Ridgewood? What happens to those being priced out now and in the future from Cypress Hills and East New York? Where do they go? Affordable housing is critical to this community’s—and New York City’s—future. It’s not just about building new developments and demanding that developers set aside a percentage of new units for working- and middle-class families. It’s also about keeping rents stable in existing buildings. Landlords can and should increase rents as necessary, but measures should be taken to stop unscrupulous property owners looking to take advantage of the hot market from spiking rents across the board. Every individual owner has an impact on the market. If one owner hears rents went up across the street, that owner will raise rents too—as will another landlord around the corner, and so on. Whatever road the city wishes to take to bring about affordable housing, something must be done to keep New Yorkers in New York City while also attracting new investment. The last thing we need is for the bubble to burst, resulting in people leaving or avoiding the city because—as a perennial politician would say— the rent’s too damn high. If the bow breaks under economic stress, the cradle that is New York City will fall again—and who knows how long it will take for it to recover the next time around. Times Newsweekly Established In 1908 As Ridgewood Times PPhhootoo SSuubbmmissssioonnss AAnndd RReeqquueesstss Photographs submitted to the Times Newsweekly/Ridgewood Times should be in electronic high resolution (300dpi) JPEG (.jpg) or TIFF (.tif) formats. Sharp and clear non-Polaroid photo prints in color or black and white are also acceptable. Photographs submitted will become the property of this newspaper, with the exception of photos or other materials sent for use by The Old Timer and photos which are part of paid announcements. 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Those who have a family history of breast cancer are at higher risk and may need to start screening earlier. Women in their 20s should have a Pap test every three years. It is recommended that women ages 35- 64 have a Pap and HPV (Human Papillomavirus) test together every five years. If you have HPV, smoke, use birth control pills or have had multiple sexual partners you may be at a higher risk and may need to be screened more often. Prostate and colon cancer At 50, men should talk with their health care professional about whether or not getting screened for prostate cancer is right for you. Men may be at a higher risk if they have a family history of prostate cancer. Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in men and women in the United States. Starting at age 50, it is recommended that men and women of average risk get screened. You may need to start screening earlier if you have a family history of cancer or colorectal polyps, smoke or are overweight. Talk to your doctor about which screening test is right for you. Skin, lung and oral cancer Starting at age 20, have your doctor check your skin annually. Examine your skin at home once a month and tell your health care professional about any changes. You are at a higher risk for skin cancer if you spend a lot of time in the sun or use tanning beds. Always use sunscreen with SPF of 30 or more when in the sun, and avoid the sun at its brightest times. If you smoke or if you have quit smoking, discuss with your doctor whether lung cancer screening is right for you. Men and women are at a higher risk of developing lung cancer if they smoke (or have smoked) or if they have been exposed to secondhand smoke. As a periodontist and fellow health care professional, I would like to update you on oral cancer. It’s twice as common in men as in women. Tobacco and excessive alcohol consumption are important risk factors. However, one in four patients diagnosed with oral cancer will present with no risk factor. Thus, it’s important to see your dentist regularly for oral cancer screenings. Healthy living Start reducing your risk to by incorporating these healthy eating and exercise tips into your everyday life style. • Eat healthy. Make healthy living a priority of your everyday life by eating a nutritious, balanced diet. Gradually make small changes to your diet and you will be on your way to instilling healthy eating as a daily habit. Incorporate more vegetables, fruits and whole grains into your diet, reduce consumption of red meats, skip processed meats, reduce your fat intake and limit alcohol. • Exercise. Maintaining a healthy weight is linked as a preventive measure for many cancers and can also reduce other health risks. Try to exercise at least five times a week for 30 minutes. Share this life-saving information with friends and loved ones to help raise awareness of how to prevent cancer. Learn more about reducing your risk of cancer at www.preventcancer.org. Dr. Wayne Kye is the spouse of Rep. Grace Meng and a member of Congressional Families Cancer Prevention Program of the Prevent Cancer Foundation.
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