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The American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute, the US Government, and various other cancer-related organizations promote Cancer Related Fatigue Awareness Month. The National Cancer Institute of the United States defines cancer-related fatigue as such: "Fatigue is cancer treatment's most common side effect tied to chemotherapy, radiation therapy, or selected biological response modifiers. Cancer treatment-related fatigue generally improves after therapy, but fatigue may persist for months or years following treatment. Research indicates that fatigue may be a significant issue long into survivorship for at least a subset of patients. Fatigue presents as a symptom in cancers that produce problems such as anemia, endocrine changes, and respiratory obstruction and is common in people with advanced cancer who are not undergoing active cancer treatment. Cancer treatment-related fatigue occurs in 14% to 96% of patients undergoing cancer treatment and 19% to 82% post-treatment. Several studies have documented significantly worse fatigue in cancer survivors compared with non-cancer populations, as described in one review article. For example, a Norwegian cross-sectional study compared the prevalence of fatigue in long-term survivors of testicular cancer (n = 1,431) at an average of 11 years post-treatment with the majority of fatigue in age-matched men in the general Norwegian population (n = 1,080). The prevalence of chronic cancer-related fatigue (CRF) was 17.1% (95% confidence interval [CI], 15.2–19.1%) among testicular cancer survivors, compared with 9.7% (95% CI, 8.0–11.5%) in the general population. Chronic CRF was also associated with multiple psychosocial problems, somatic complaints, and poor quality of life. Fatigue, like pain, is viewed as a self-perceived state. Patients may describe fatigue as feeling: • Tired • Weak • Exhausted • Lazy • Weary • Worn-out • Heavy • Slow • Like they do not have any energy or any get-up-and-go." This month is about educating those dealing with cancer, those supporting cancer patients, and their caregivers on how to mitigate this side effect and live fuller lives.

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Dec

Cat Lover's Month, Ntl.: December*

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Ailurophile is the fancy name for a person who loves cats, and December is National Cat Lover's Month. Cats have been companions to people for over ten to 12,000 years and perform an essential function in keeping rodent populations at bay. Cats, as we know them today, are descendants of a Middle Eastern wildcat called "Felis Sylvestris," or Cat of the Woods. This origin is why cats are called felines and where the name Sylvester (as in Sylvester the Cat) is widespread. National Cat Lover's Month is an opportunity for cat lovers to socialize, share and work together to make the world more purrfect! This event appears to have been initiated in 2014, and its founder is unknown.

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Dec

Constipation Awareness Month: December

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December was declared Constipation Awareness Month sometime ago and is observed fastidiously in the healthcare industry despite being absent from official status since 2012. In Western cultures, December is a time of overeating, rich foods, and high alcohol consumption. For many, this causes stomach issues ranging from indigestion to constipation. Holistic remedies and physical activity can often prevent or relieve this issue. If left unchecked, constipation kills. December presents an excellent opportunity to explore solutions and learn to eat in such a way that your health remains good.

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Dec

Decembeard (AU): December

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Australian men skip shaving for a month and grow a beard for a good cause, fighting Bowel Cancer. Decembeard is an annual fundraising campaign (and the perfect excuse not to shave). To get started, register on the event website. Start growing your beard and enjoy the festivities of the holidays. It's as easy as 1-2-3 and all proceeds go to fight bowel cancer and cancer research.

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Dec

Disability Inclusion Month: December

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Disability Inclusion Month is a new event in 2021 designed to encourage employers, schools, and public spaces to accommodate the 1 in 4 people in the United States with physical or mental disabilities. These can be obvious, like wheelchair access, or hidden, like dyslexia. Inclusion means making sure that people with disabilities can Use your services Access the information they need Easily enter and move around buildings That they feel safe in your environment That they feel included December is the second Disability Awareness Month annually, and the first is in October and focuses on making workplaces more disability friendly.

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Dec

Eggnog Month, Ntl.: December

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The Merriam-Webster Dictionary says eggnog is a drink made of eggs, sugar, milk, or cream and often includes liquor. Nog is an old English dialect word from East Anglia of obscure origins used to describe a variety of fortified beer, hence noggin. Eggnog appeared in print in the seventeenth century. Enjoy the entire month by making your recipe for eggnog.

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Dec

Food Service Safety Month, Intl.: December

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Worldwide Food Service Safety Month encourages food service safety. It reminds cooks, whether at home or on the job, to buy, prepare, serve, and store prepared food properly. Annually in December since 1998.

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Dec

Identity Theft Prevention & Awareness Month: December

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National Identity Theft Prevention and Awareness Month seeks to raise awareness of how easy it is to become a victim during the busy holiday shopping season. Laws and technology have difficulty keeping up with the ingenuity of criminals. Identity theft and common theft are really, and regaining your reputation once you fall victim can take over a decade. Precautions include: Never let your card out of sight, including stores and restaurants. Carrying cards in a wallet that has RFID-blocking technology Not using exposed ATMs—opt for ATMs inside stores or banks Setting up bank alerts for all transactions on all your cards, credit and debit Shredding bank statements and papers with sensitive information Keeping passwords safe Not surrendering your national ID information number freely Taking the garbage out in the morning rather than the night before collections For example, many organizations ask your social security number on boilerplate forms in the United States. Only government entities, organizations paying you and withholding taxes, and creditors need it. If you're not applying for credit and the document or organization is not tied to government services or taxes—other organizations do not need your number. Leave the line for social security number blank, including job applications prior to an offer. It's none of their business until they are paying you. Particularly when traveling, never use a street ATM. Always use one inside a bank or within a hotel in view of the concierge. Unsupervised ATMs are prime targets for thieves who place recorders on the back and capture all passwords and card numbers. Then they wait about six to eight weeks and quickly drain your account in minutes. Bank alerts on debit and credit cards will allow you to catch this before too much damage occurs. It's inconvenient but not disastrous. You can take the above steps to help guard your identity, your money, and your future.

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Dec

Impaired Driving Prevention Month, Ntl.: December

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National Impaired Driving Prevention Month aims to raise awareness about the dangers of drunk and drugged driving. Scheduled during the holiday season when parties are commonplace, this event is declared yearly via Presidential Proclamation.

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Dec

Learn a Foreign Language Month: December

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There are approximately 7,102 languages in the world. The top five native speakers are Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, English, Hindi, and Arabic, in that order. This month is an opportunity to expand your vocabulary and try a new language.

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Dec

Made in America Month, Ntl.: December

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December National Made-in-America Month. Celebrated since 1986, after a Proclamation by the President of the U.S. Ronald Reagan, the month encourages Americans to look for products made in America during their holiday shopping and thereby, through demand, give the ultimate gift that keeps on giving—American jobs.

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Dec

Operation Santa Paws: December 1-24

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Operation Santa Paws is a three-week event organized every December, from December 1 to December 24. Promoted and run by various animal-related organizations (like http://www.hautedogs.org/ for example), it's a time to raise awareness about the countless homeless animals out there and encourage people to adopt a pet for their kids (or for themselves!) before or at Christmas.

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Dec

Read a New Book Month: December

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Read a New Book Month encourages people to try something they haven’t read before. It’s a month that has grown in popularity, despite its unknown origin. However, it is an excellent opportunity to pick something up for the holidays.

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Dec

Seasonal Affective Disorder Depression (SADD) Awareness Month: December

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December is the Seasonal Affective Disorder Depression (SADD) Awareness Month. It's a month that raises awareness about and educates people about SADD. It's much more than winter blues or autumn tiredness. SADD is real and common. It is a severe type of depression characterized by low energy, depressed mood, hopelessness, irritability or anxiety, poor concentration, social withdrawal, changes in your sleep and appetite, a loss of interest in previously favorite activities, etc. It is created by shorter days and longer nights and is especially prevalent in regions without a lot of sunshine during the fall and winter months, like the Pacific Northwest of the United States.

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Dec

Sharps Injury Prevention & Awareness Month, Intl.: December

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International Sharps Injury Prevention & Awareness Month seeks to reduce the number of accidental needle and sharp object injuries that happen everywhere, especially in healthcare organizations. The International Sharps Injury Prevention Society (ISIPS) provides safety-engineered products and services.

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