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After singing solo in the first Look What Daffodils Do campaign in 1992, Rae Ellen has gone on to a promising career in musical theatre. Rae Ellen is proof of "what daffodils do".Dr. Robert Phillips Rae Ellen, Survivor McGavin Farm Supply Ltd. Serving Customers for over 60 Years Walton 887-6365 Bainton Ltd. BLYTH 523-9666 K.G. ELECTRONICS TV’s... VCR’s... Stereo’s... Satellite Dishes...Microwave Ovens - Sales & Service C '. • Specializing in antenna systems ■ _ installations and repairs - . . ...J? • In home service is available * • Repairs to all brands jChoici 1 on our premises a"* Kevin Gillis bellexpressvu 192 Josephine St. QC7 J17Q Wingham f “H I / O Panasonic.SHARP Research is the key to beating cancer We have seen a great increase in our knowledge of cancer. Research supported by the Canadian Cancer Society has led to improved cancer detection and treatments. Gene Therapy - One of the exciting new treatments being explored introduces normal genes back into cancer cells to correct the defective genes. To efficiently enter a cell, the gene must be enclosed in the right package. Viruses are able to enter cells and can be modified to hold the gene. Once inside the cell, the gene used for therapy begins to affect the cell. For example, the new gene may cause the cell to activate a self- destruct mechanism found in normal cells and absent in tumour cells. The gene may also cause the cell to produce an enzyme that makes the cell more sensitive to destruction by a conventional drug. The possibilities of gene therapy for cancer treatment are limitless. Attacking a Cancer Cell's Blood Supply - A cancer tumour needs an ever increasing supply of blood to survive and it ensures that it has this supply be establishing its own network of blood vessels. Scientists are discovering what drugs will block this process thus "starving" the tumour. This method, called antiangiogenic therapy, does not attack the tumour directly but would weaken the cancer tumour so that a small amount of radiation or chemotherapy would destroy it. - For these research efforts and others to continue, increasing our knowledge of how cancer works, we need your help. About half of all the funds raised by the Canadian Cancer Society support the best cancer research in Canada. Help us do more. SCHIMANSKI FAMILY FUNERAL HOME Gorrie Visitation Centre Frank J. Schimanski Funeral Director Pre-arrangement Counseling Available Brussels Gome 887-6336 335-6510 Your Dollars Make a Difference The Canadian Cancer Society makes the best use of every donated dollar! We are totally supported by public donations. : A healthy lifestyle can ; make a difference! I Research continues to show that some ; cancers can be prevented. ; Take these steps now to reduce your risk of developing cancer. ! 1. Be a non-smoker and avoid secondhand I ; smoke. I ■ 2. Eat 5 to 10 servings of vegetables and fruit a day. Choose high fibre, lower fat foods. If you drink alcohol, limit your ! intake to 1 to 2 drinks a day. t • 3. Be physically active on a regular basis: this will also help you maintain a healthy body weight. I ; 4. Protect yourself and your family from the sun. Reduce sun exposure between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Check your skin regularly and report any changes to your ; doctor. I ■ 5. Follow cancer screening guidelines. For women, discuss mammograms, pap tests, and breast exams with a health ; professional. For men, discuss testicular exams and prostrate screening with a health professional. Both men and women should also discuss screening for 1 colon and rectal cancers. I I ; 6. Visit your doctor or dentist if you notice a change in your normal state of health. ■ 7. Follow health and safety instructions both at home and at work when using, storing and disposing of hazardous I materials. 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