Health & Daily Living
"I saw Eve on the street this summer," says Zoe. "She's gotten so fat. She looks like a blob."
I feel like a herd of horses are stomping through my chest. I want to turn and run, but my feet are glued to the pavement.
But how do people get this word that starts with a C?
Wait a minute! Can they spread their cancer to me?!
Don't worry, cancer isn't contagious: It doesn't spread.
It's not like a cold, so put that out of your head.
Our bodies are made up of very tiny things called cells.
Cancer happens when these cells are not working very well.
Bad cells stop healthy ones from doing what they should do.
They join together and may form a lump that causes problems too.
This is a lot of information, but please don't worry.
Instead, let us tell you of some other words that also start with C.
There is a special one called community.
A community forms when people come together in times of need.
They are kind to one another, helpful, and do lots of good deeds.
Cooking is another C word and a good way to help boost someone's mood.
If someone is feeling sick you can help by bringing their family some food.
Coming together also starts with C and is so important, son.
Making sure people know you are there for them, they are not alone and not the only one.
