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once cost up to $150,000
done for as little as $10,
e result be just as
able? It is absolutely
d, in the midst of our
control inflation, th-is
s to be good news in
t to control cancer.
e's a growing amount
ence that some people
ost sensitive to certain
ogens in the en-
ent than others; and
ome areas show a
concentration of
carcinogens than
. If these two groups --
ople and the areas --
identified, the sub -
t reduction in the
r of human cancers
n be prevented would
dditional much-needed
for the treatment of
hat cannot.
is the basis for an
g world-wide research
m in which a team of
sts in Vancouver is
playing a prominent part,
The team, headed by Dr.
Hans F. Stich, includes Drs,
L.W. Lo, R. Whiting, Bruce
Dunn, V. Kuhnlein and
several graduate students.
Working out of the Cancer
'Research Centre at the
University 9f British
Columbia, where Dr. Stich is
a member of the Department
of Medical Genetics, the team
is making a valuable con-
tribution to the world-wide
fight against cancer.
He and his co-workers have
devised a method in regard to
short term testing for
chemical carcinogens, which
is evaluating potentially
dangerous compounds and
pinpointing 'problem areas
containing them faster than
was possible before.
This method, using
laboratory cultures of human
body cells instead of, the
traditional rats or mice, has
led to a fundamental change
in attitude toward the
problem. Says Dr. Stich:
"Only five years ago, the
feeling existed that it was
impossible to cope with
analysis of the vast number of
naturally -occurring or man-
made compounds found in
man's environment.
"This defeatist attitude is
not surprising, considering
that the classical rodent tests
for carcinogens needed about
200 mice or rats, took between
two and three years to
complete,. and cost anywhere
between $100,000 and $150,000
-- just to test one compound.
Now a short term test can be
completed within a few days,
hundreds of tests can be run
simultaneously, and the cost?
Between $10 and $50 per
compound."
The battery of short term
tests designed by Dr. Stich
and his team are powerful
tools with which to detect
cancer-causing chemicals in
man's environment and
within man him elf. Human
IL
paign strategy
n Canadian Cancer Society Unit campaign chairman Ross McDaniel and publicity
man Howard Aitken review plans for the 1977 campaign on behalf of the society in
community. Last year Goderich exceeded its target of $7,700 and d raised $9,116.28
rd the work of the Cancer Society. This year they are hoping to raise $8,800. (staff
cells cultured in the
laboratory appear to be the
most promising test subjects
which should provide highly
relevant results. Cells from
normal, non -afflicted people
can be tested in conjunction
with cells from people or
whole families with varying
cancer risks, to evaluate the
hazards of exposure to car-
cinogens in the environment
and to, carcinogens formed
within man.
Many tests performed by
Dr. Stich and his team are
conducted in conjunction with
other teams of researchers
all over the world. In such
far-flung places as California
and Tokyo, scientists co-
operate with each other
through the International
Agency for Research on
Cancer in an effort to prevent
and control the disease that
continues to threaten
mankind the world over.
This 'West Coast project is
one of many funded by the
National Cancer Institute of
Canada, from the annual
public campaign of the
Canadian Cancer Society.
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He's hopeful
Last year the Goderich
Branch of the Canadian
Cancer Society set $7,700 as
its target and then managed
to raise $9,116.28, branch
treasurer Milton,.Rayner
explains. "We arhopeful
therefore, that the 1977 target
of $8,800 will be achieved or
surpassed," he said recently.
He added that the work of the
Cancer Society in all fields
from research to service to
patients is dependent upon
the "generosity of individuals
when the annual campaign
for funds is held. (staff photo)
Team important
to cancer cure
"Teamwork is essential in
the fight against cancer,"
according to C.B.C. sport-
scaster, Fred Sgambati, the
Canadian Cancer Society's
National Campaign Chair-
man.
"Just as individual
members of a team must
work together, researchers,
doctors, nurses, Canadian
Cancer Society volunteers
and the public can form a
strong front line in the face of-
the
fthe opponent -- cancer.
"Only part of the battle is
being waged in the
laboratories where scientists
are striving day and night to
find the key to unlock the
mystery of this disease," the
Chairman continued.
Volunteers of the Cancer
Society perform numerous
tasks to serve V cancer
patients, ministering to their
physical and financial needs,
bringing hope and cheer.
Other volunteers are actively
spreading the message of
early detection and treatment
of cancer. They inform
Canadians of the invaluable
life -protecting guide -- the
Seven Steps to Health -- which
can give the individual an
edge on the dislease.
. Then there is the public.
Canadians have one of the
most important contributions
to make to controlling can-
cer," said Mr, Sgambati.
"Through their donations to
the annual campaign in April
and throughout the year, they
make possible all of the work
of the Canadian Cancer
Society. They provide funds
for ongoing programs of
research. The pamphlets
found in doctors' offices, in
drug stores, plazas and in-
formation booths, the
educational films and slides,
the messages heard on the
radio and seen on television,
all communicate to the public
the importance of prevention,
early detection and treatment.
of cancer and are available
because of the public's
financial support of the
Society. Programs which
help ease the way of the'
cancer patient would not be
possible without the time and
money donated by
Canadians.
"This month 120,000 people
across Canada will be out
canvassing for your donation
to support the vital work of
the Canadian Cancer Society.
Join the team effort and give
generously. Cancer can be
beaten if we all do our part in
the fight. Much has been
donv; ; there is yet much to do.
Be Dart of a winning team."
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