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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1984-03-28, Page 43Cancer facts for women... • from page 18 - cancer is not easily treated, and prevention:_:. should bethe goal, CERVIX: -_ Cancer of the cervix (the neck of the womb or uterus) is detected by a painless examination called the Pap test. This simple method also detects changes i the cells of the cervix before they,,be+e a cancerous. Discuss with your,} R i r how, often you should have this test ROW T PPAP- TWORKSa-- Your doctor gathers a few cells from the surface of the cervix. When looked at under the microscope, suspicious cells stand out clearly. Pre -cancerous cells can be removed by a minor operation before they have a chance to become cancer. Even if an early cancer has developed, treatment in these early stages almost always results in a cure. Nobody knows exactly why, but women who have had multiple sex partners and those who began sexual activity at an early age have a higher rate of cancer of the cervix than those who are sexually inactive or have only one partner. ENDOMETRIUM: Cancer of the endometrium or lining of the uterus rarely occurs before the time of menopause, usually defined as a full year without a period. If unusual bleeding occurs before or during menopause, or any bleeding occurs afterwards, it should not be dismissed as simply part of the change of life. Consult your doctor immediately. And since the Pap test cannot usually detect endometrial cancer, it's important to have regular gynecological exams. SKIN: Skin cancer is the most common of all cancers. In Canada, about 16,590 new cases are detected each year; most are cured. Skin cancer is usually caused by over- exposure Jo the sun. There_are three types of' skin cancer; -basal cell and squamous -cell, and the rare (around 5 percent of the total) melanoma. Fair -skinned people are the most vulnerable to skin cancer and should take particular care. The best prevention is to stay out of the sun. If you work outdoors — try to keep your body covered as much as possible. If you must sunbathe, protect your skin with a sun block or sunscreen. Ask ` your doctor or pharmacist to advise you which type is best suited to your skin. Signs To Watch For: Basal and squamous cell cancers generally show up either as a pale, waxlike, pearly nodule that may eventually grow larger and crust, or sometimes as a red, scaly, sharply outlined patch. Melanoma, on the other hand, often begins as a mole -like growth, which may become itchy. Usually you will notice that the mole is dark brown, mixed with areas of white, pink, blue or grey. It may change shape, grow larger or even change colour. See your doctor immediately. Officers with the Seaforth Branch of the Canadian Cancer Society are Ina Soins, president; Margaret McCowan, secretary and education . chairman; Pat i routbeck, treasurer and commemoration chairman; Judson Walker, campaign chairman; Grace. Titford, patient services chairman; Dorothy Scott, P.S. convener; and Harvey Dolmage, transportation chairman. HOPE Page 19 Each winter Court Benmiller No. 86 of the Canadian Foresters snowmobilers who raised about $3800, half of which will go toward raises money for . cancer research by holding a snowmobile cancer research and hall toward Weal projects. (Photo by Joanne marathon. This year's event, held January 22, attracted 65 Buchanan) How your money fights cancer RESEARCH. Canadian research, largely supported by the public funds donated to the Canadian Cancer Society in its annual April campaign, has made significant contribu- tions to the world-wide fight against cancer, 1iiciuding the "Cobalt Bomb" developed by - Dr. Harold E.. Johns; vinblastine, a drug useful in treating various forms of cancer, discovered by Dr. R.L. Noble; and radioautography, developed by Dr. C.P. Leblond. Money is spent on fellowships for individual scientists, the largest part is devoted to specific aspects of cancer resear- ch. Of each'dollar donated to the Canadian Cancer Society, 58 cents is given to resear- ch. SERVICE TO PATIENTS. Cancer pa- tients often need a special type of care and a special type of support and encouragement. This care and morale -building interest is provided by members of the Ontario Divi- sion Service to Patients Committee. These volunteers visit patients in homes and hospitals, make dressings, deliver gifts, provide transportation to treatment centres and pain -killing drugs for needy patients. This service requires 15 cents of each dollar. EDUCATION. One of the most important functions of the Ontario Division of the Society is the education of the people of On- tario about cancer and the manner in which each person can fight the disease. This education is carried on in schools and in- dustry through films, speeches, billboards, publicity material for the media and the distribution of free pamphlets such as "Help for Smokers", "Cancer Facts", and "Research vs. Cancer." This work takes another 13 cents of each dollar donated. ADMINISTRATION. Although 95 percent of the Society's work is carriedout by volunteers, funds are required to pay the salaries of permanent employees and to pro-. vide the necessary business equipment in Ontario. This takes about 6 cents of each dollar.- ...:._ - CAMPAIGN COSTS. The time and effort involved in conducting the Society's annual campaign is given freely and voluntarily, but it still costs money to collect money. Campaign posters, canvassers' kits and many other tools necessary for a successfu- 1 campaign take 5 cents of each dollar donated. LODGES. There are four patient lodges in Ontario ... in Toronto, London, Thunder Bay and Ottawa. These are bright, attractive ac- commodations ... "a home away from home" ... for cancerpatients undergoing treatment. Many services are provided by Society volunteers. Of each dollar donated 3 cents goes toward the provision of these lodges. SEPARATE CAMPAIGN. The Canadian Cancer Society cannot combine its fund- raising with other local campaigns because no joint community appeal could afford the increasing casts of research and provide the facilities necessary to house these projects. The funds required by the Society must cover capital expenditures in research in addition to year-round operating expenses. With the single exception of the National Cancer Institute of Canada, which does not canvass for funds, there are . no other organizations affiliated with the Canadian Cancer Society. The Society is a registered Canadian charitable organization under the Income Tax Act and donations to it may be claimed by the donorsas income tax deduc- tions to the extent provided by the Act. This information is brought to you with the kind co-operation of the following: Mery Baker Phone 357-3721 Canadian Crane Rentals Ltd. 25, 15 and 40 Ton Hydraulic Cranes Wingham, Ontario. NOG 2W0 Maitland Redi-Mix Concrete Products Ltd. - Head Office: P.O. Box 130, Wingham, Ontario, Tel. 337-2721 Plants: Listowel, 291-4320/Teeswater, 392-6881/Tiverton, 368.7696. 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