Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
For-mi-da-ble: inspiring respect or wonder because of size, strength or ability
"Formidable," Murphy says to his cat, Mousetrap. "The Formidable Four. That's us, MT. What do you think about that?"
It had only been seconds, but I glanced up and realized that I was alone in the office. The rest of the class had already reached the stairwell.
A pair of eyeballs peered over the edge of the desk. I froze in shock.
They were human eyeballs...that were still attached to a human head.
I suppressed the urge to yell as a guy popped up from behind a desk and started toward me. Something metal gleamed in one hand. He had a scruffy goatee, a nose ring and a tattoo on his upper arm.
The spit in my mouth dried instantly. My feet were moving before my brain gave the command to run. I sped out of the office and down the stairs, slamming the door behind me.
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.
