The Wingham Advance-Times, 1984-03-26, Page 50dancer facts
for women...
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cancer is not easily treated, and prevention
should be the goal.
CERVIX:
Cancer of the cervix (the neck -of the
womb or uterus) is detected by a painless
examination called the Paptest. This simple
the cells of
e cancerous.
how often you
method also detects Chang
the cervix before the}-,
Discuss with your,
should have this to
ROW THE PAP T WORKS:
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-
exnosn!e t&ties ' re.areth ee-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.
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Each winter Court Benmiller No. 88 of the Canadian Foresters snowmobilers who raised about $3800, hall of which will go toward
raises money for cancer research by holding a snowmobile cancer research, and hall toward local projects. (Photo by Joanne
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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 contrib_u_ r __..
tonsWthe world -wade fight against cancer,
including: 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-
rio about cancer and the manner in which
eilch 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 Fact`s", and
"Research vs. Cancer." This work takes
another 13 cents of each dollar donated.
ADMINISTRATION. Although 95 percent
of the Society's work is carried out by
Officers with the Seaforth Branch of the
Canadian Cancer Society are Ina Soins,
president; Margaret McCowan, secretary
and education chairman; Pat Troutbeck,
treasurer and commemoration chairman;
Judson Walker, campaign chairman; Grace
Titford, patient services chairman; Dorothy
Scott, P.S. convener; and Harvey Dolmage,
transportation chairman.
volunteers, funds are required to pay the
salaries of permanent employees and to pro-.
vide the necessary business equipment in
Ontario. This taakes.about. 6 cents of eack
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 cancer patients 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 costs 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 donors as income tax deduc-
tions to the extent provided by the Act.
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