AN URGENCY

Indonesia Environment and Forestry Minister Siti Nurbaya Bakar said that Indonesia is among 10 countries committed to combating the problem with plastic waste. Studies indicate that the country may be the second-biggest contributor to marine plastic debris worldwide, with an estimated 1.3 million tons originating from the archipelago annually. (http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2017/02/18/indonesia-to-declare-battle-against-marine-plastic-debris.html)

NEED A HELPING HAND

You may have just learned that you have cancer. Or you may be in treatment, finishing treatment, or have a friend or family member with cancer. Having cancer changes your life and the lives of those around you. The symptoms and side effects of the disease and its treatment may cause certain physical changes, but they can also affect the way you feel and how you live.