INPUT ARTICLE: Article: One of the main symptoms for Lynch syndrome is a family history of colon and uterine cancer, especially at a young age. If you have recently been diagnosed with colon cancer you may have Lynch syndrome, especially if you are under 50 years old. If you are healthy and young, but more than one immediate family member had confirmed colon cancer at age 50 or younger, you may be carrying the gene for Lynch syndrome that puts you at higher risk, and you should see a doctor for genetic testing. This can help identify if you should begin screening with colonoscopies at much younger age than normally recommended. Lynch syndrome is a genetic mutation that causes an increased risk of colon and uterine cancer Lynch syndrome itself does not have any symptoms. The only way to diagnose Lynch syndrome is to get tested by your doctor. If you believe you may be at risk because of a family history of colon or uterine cancer, you should be vigilant for signs of colon cancer, even at a young age. Monitor changes of bowel habits. The changes in bowel habits may last for more than a few days. These changes may be diarrhea, constipation, a thinner or narrower stool, and the feeling that you need to have a bowel movement after just passing one. Look for blood in the stool. Another symptom of colon cancer is traces of blood in your bowel movements. This includes rectal bleeding or blood in the stool. You may see red blood or the stool may look very dark and tarry. Monitor for other bodily changes. Lynch syndrome connected with colon or other cancers may cause weakness and fatigue in someone who has it. A person may also experience unintended or unexplained weight loss. You may also experience cramping or abdominal pain.

SUMMARY: Determine if you have a family history of colon or uterine cancer. Watch for signs of colon cancer.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Check the admissions criteria of the schools you are interested in applying to. Make sure to get good letters of recommendations those from senior faculty members and department chairs carry greater weight than those from research assistants or temporary faculty members. You may have to take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) the general test and/or a subject-specific test in order to apply to certain graduate programs. Make sure you find out what your desired program requires well in advance so that you'll have time to study for the exam, register for the exam, and take the exam so that your scores will be ready before the due date for your graduate application. A master's degree in biochemistry includes time in the classroom, field work, laboratory research, and the presentation of a thesis. There will be a lot of involved time in the laboratory to help prepare you for your future career as a biochemist. A master's degree usually takes two more years after you earn a bachelor's degree. While working on your graduate degree, it is important to continue working in the field of biochemistry so that your chances of getting a job when you graduate will be improved. Try getting an internship at a prestigious company that is well-known for hiring biochemists or try to get a job in a lab doing research in biochemistry. You can get many entry-level jobs as a biochemist without earning a PhD. However, if you want to go on to teach at the university level or to do independent research of your own, you'll need to consider getting a doctorate degree in your field. PhDs usually take four to six years past a master's degree and require a lot of time and dedication. During a PhD program, you will put in many hours in the laboratory and you will probably be asked to teach a few undergraduate classes. Postdoctoral positions are a great way for biochemists to continue their education and their research without committing to a long-term job or project. These jobs can provide opportunities to publish your research findings and gain more experience in the field. You usually need several published studies to find permanent work in research in laboratory settings.

SUMMARY: Apply to graduate school. Earn your master's degree. Continue gaining work experience. Consider a doctorate degree. Apply for postdoctoral research positions.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: Camembert cheese tastes the best at room temperature, not straight from the refrigerator. Take it out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before you want to eat it so it has time to warm up. To cut up Camembert, cut it into wedges like you would a pizza. It's easiest to cut from the center using a sharp cheese knife. A cheese knife has holes in the blade so the cheese doesn't stick. However, any sharp knife will do. The rind on Camembert is safe to eat, but it can have a pretty strong flavor. It's really up to you whether you eat the rind with the cheese or not, so just give it a taste. Try a slice that includes the rind and one that doesn't. If you don't like the rind, simply slice it off and just eat the inside of the cheese. Cut off slices of the cheese and use a knife to spread it on the cracker or a slice of French bread. Eat it as is, or add a little honey or preserves on top. Try whatever jams or preserves you enjoy, such as raspberry, cherry, fig, or apricot. You could also add a slice of fresh peach, pear, or apple in place of the preserves. While Camembert will still remain safe to eat after this time, it's flavor will start to deteriorate after you cut into the rind. The rind acts as a protective barrier for the cheese, keeping it tasty and fresh. Before you cut into the rind, Camembert will usually keep for 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator and 6 months or longer in the freezer.

SUMMARY: Let the cheese come to room temperature on the counter. Slice the cheese into wedges. Taste the rind to see if you like it. Enjoy your Camembert with crackers or bread and preserves or honey. Eat the cheese within a couple of days of cutting into the rind.

INPUT ARTICLE: Article: There is a variety of online calculators that will find your monthly payment and interest paid with the simple input of a few pieces of key information. Try searching for "mortgage loan calculator" using your preferred search engine. Usually, you'll have to input details of your loan, like the number of years, annual interest rate, and value of your principal. Then, simply hit "calculate" and the provided readout should tell you anything else you need to know. This can also be a useful way to compare mortgage plans. For example, you may be deciding between a 15-year loan at 6 percent or a 30-year loan at 4 percent. The calculator will help you easily see that, despite the higher interest rate, the 15-year loan is a cheaper option. Keep in mind that online calculators often advertise rates that are much lower than what you can actually get. Therefore, it is best to get rates from an actual lender rather than relying on online mortgage calculators. Similar to the quick method above, this one will allow you to calculate the total interest you will pay on your loans, assuming you already know your monthly payment. However, here you will be multiplying your monthly payment by the number of payments to arrive at a total amount paid over the life of the loan. Start by finding your monthly payments either on a recent bill or on your loan agreement. Then, multiply your monthly payment by your number of payments. Subtract your principal from the total of your payments. This number will represent the total amount you will pay in interest over the life of your loan. For example, imagine you are paying $1,250 per month on a 15-year, $180,000 loan. Multiply $1,250 by your number of payments, 180 (12 payments per year*15 years), to get $225,000. Your total interest paid would then be $225,000 - $180,000, or $45,000.

SUMMARY:
Use an online mortgage loan calculator. Calculate total interest using loan payments.