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New Del. report highlights declining cancer rates and need for early detection
“Yo no sentí ningún bulto. En realidad fue un chequeo que uno se hace en los senos y ahí detectaron, encontraron algo, vieron algo, hicieron la biopsia y era cáncer de seno en etapa 2,” ella dijo. “Las mujeres nos tenemos que hacer un chequeo cada año y yo dejé de hacerme el chequeo por cuatro años. Las mujeres siempre se tienen que estar tocándose [los senos] para saber si se siente algo. Yo no tenía nada, yo no me sentía nada y después de cuatro años me volví a hacer mi chequeo y ahí es donde encontraron que había que había algo.”
“I didn’t feel any lump. In reality, it was a checkup that one does on the breasts and there they detected, found something, they saw something, they did the biopsy and it was stage two breast cancer,” she said. “Women have to get a checkup every year and I stopped getting a checkup for four years. Women always have to touch [their breasts] to know if they feel something. I had nothing, I didn’t feel anything and after four years I had my checkup again and that’s where they found that there was something.”
Even though rates of breast cancer have remained steady, Soweto says many avoid screenings due to fear of bad news or the assumption that feeling well means they’re healthy. Being Latina, she pointed out that the lack of language support can also be a barrier and emphasized the importance of accessing available resources and support.
“Yo pienso que es más falta de información que otra cosa porque la ayuda está siempre, la ayuda está,” ella dijo.
“I think it’s more of a lack of information than anything else because help is always there, help is there,” she said.
After receiving support from Christiana Hospital in Newark, including taking part in various programs and resources for cancer patients, and undergoing chemotherapy and radiation, Sotelo has now been cancer-free for six years. She encourages everyone to love their bodies and prioritize regular checkups.
Health officials point to programs like Screening for Life as having helped reduce cancer rates. Since 1997, the program has provided eligible Delawareans with free access to essential cancer screenings. Through this program, qualifying individuals can receive mammograms, Pap and HPV tests, as well as screenings for prostate, colorectal and lung cancers when recommended by a doctor.
Just last year, the program saw a 13% increase in enrollment, marking its highest enrollment in six years.
“The Screening for Life program has been highly effective at connecting individuals who otherwise would not have access to routine cancer screening. Through its sister program, the Healthcare Connection, we’re also able to take those same individuals and connect them to a health home, where they receive access to Specialty medical services at a reduced rate based on income levels,” Hollinger said.
“[Do] not be intimidated by the test,” she added. “Some of these cancer screenings just take a few minutes to complete, but it could give you a lifetime of answers.”
Another comprehensive report is scheduled for publication in January 2025, detailing the clusters of various types of cancers, including breast, lung and colorectal cancers, across each county to provide a deeper understanding of their prevalence.
DELAWARE COUNTY, Ind. — All lanes closed on I-69 in the southbound direction in Delaware County on Friday morning.
Authorities with the Indiana State Police were dispatched to the 240.5 mile marker on a report of a crash involving a semi at approximately 8:08 a.m.
All lanes are now open.
Pennrose and JPMorganChase help neighborhoods – and residents – thrive.
Finding an affordable place to live continues to be a challenge for many as widespread housing shortages persist across the U.S. Rising home prices and high interest rates have made homeownership inaccessible for a large portion of the population. Meanwhile, as rental demand increases, the number of renters facing affordability challenges is also on the rise.
The State of the Nation’s Housing 2025 by Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies reveals that cost burdens for renters reached another record high in 2023. Similarly, the JPMorganChase Institute reports that renter affordability is declining and forcing people to devote more of their take-home pay to housing costs. There is a growing need for affordable housing across the U.S., and that rings true here in Wilmington.
To close that gap, it’s essential that all Wilmington residents share in its growth with housing options that accommodate a range of needs and budgets. For the Pennrose real estate firm, this meant delivering a concrete solution to the local community, resulting in housing for individuals and families who otherwise might not have been able to live in the area.
Reinvesting in Wilmington’s Riverside
In Wilmington, the Riverside redevelopment initiative is focused on neighborhood stability at a scale that can be felt across generations – bringing housing, education and community resources together so families can remain rooted and move forward. Imani Village, developed by Pennrose in partnership with the Wilmington Housing Authority and nonprofit community organization REACH Riverside and constructed with support from JPMorganChase, is part of this broader effort, which is expected to create more than 600 high-quality, mixed-income homes while also enhancing and expanding EastSide Charter School and Kingswood Community Center to help establish a “cradle to college/career readiness education pipeline.”
By tying new housing to strengthened local institutions, the redevelopment aims to reduce the pressure that forces families to relocate and instead keep children closer to school, neighbors closer to one another and residents connected to the services that help them thrive. In practical terms, Imani Village represents not just additional homes, but a commitment to building a neighborhood where opportunity is easier to access and easier to keep.
“We’re proud of the far-reaching impact this project will have. It reflects Pennrose’s mission to uplift our communities and expand the supply of high-quality, affordable homes,” said Brett Macleod, Community Development Banking, J.P. Morgan. “Every additional housing unit matters – and increasing the number that are affordable is critical.”
A broader commitment to Wilmington’s future
While Imani Village is foundational, the vibrancy of a community depends on much more. In Delaware, the firm provides banking services to 215,000 customers and works across sectors to expand economic opportunity. Over the last five years, JPMorganChase has invested more than $25 million in local nonprofit organizations, supported 25,000 small business clients and delivered financial health education to thousands of residents to broaden access to banking, financial health resources, homeownership and other wealth-building tools.
“As we work with local stakeholders to expand housing options, JPMorganChase’s goal is to create inclusive economic opportunity for all,” said Don Mell, Location Management, Americas East Region Lead and member of the Delaware & Philadelphia Market Leadership Team at JPMorganChase. “When our communities thrive, we all thrive.”
Learn more about affordable housing and community development at jpmorgan.com/commercial-real-estate.
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