Healthy News

from Your
Parish Nurse
A few years ago I promised
someone that I would continually remind people about the warning
signs of cancer. Although he had a warning sign for almost a
year, he didn’t recognize it until it was too late. One of his
last wishes was to tell people that if they notice any of these
signs, to go to the doctor.
Please be alert for these
warning signs: unusual bleeding or discharge, a sore that does
not heal, change in bowel or bladder habits, a lump in the
breast or other part of the body, nagging cough, obvious change
in moles, difficulty swallowing. If you notice any of these
signs, please schedule an appointment with your health care
provider. Remember that just because you have one of these
signs, it does not automatically mean that you have cancer, but
it does mean that you should see a health care provider.
Blessings,
Linda McCowen, RN