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Breast cancer incidence rates vary by age and location. BreastCancer. org reports that breast cancer incidence rates in the United States began decreasing in 2000 after increasing for the previous two decades.

Upon being diagnosed with breast cancer, women and their families are presented with a wealth of information regarding the disease. Some of that information is unique to each patient, but much of it is based on decades of research and millions of successful treatments.

Individuals can make various changes to their lifestyles to help reduce their chances of developing certain types of cancer, including breast cancer. One thing they cannot change is their genes, prompting curiosity about the role of family history in relation to breast cancer risk.

As the general election draws near, the Excelsior Standard has distributed questionnaires to the candidates vying for the United States Representative District Six seat. This initiative aims to offer voters in-depth insight into the views and policies of the candidates.

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To attempt ensuring every student has access to healthy meals, the Richmond R-XVI School District hosted its inaugural raffle for Meal Applications.

A Kansas City man has entered a notguilty plea for charges which allegedly occurred in Ray County. Dusenge Mukiza, 31, is facing one felony and two misdemeanor charges, including felony forgery, expired registration, and first offense operating a motor vehicle on the highway without a valid license.

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A Richmond High School (RHS) teacher has implemented a workforce math class to help students achieve their goals.

Richmond Public Works Department personnel were fortunate when discovering and treating a water leak recently, according to City Manager Tonya Willim. In materials sent to city leaders, Willim stated personnel found the leak in a 4-inch water main on Shotwell Street.