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March W, lt*a»^haBs-y,CaBsgts»r-JNst»
Self-examination helpful in cancer detection
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. • !
by Judy House
It's frightening. In 1980, 90,000
women will get breast cancer. A third of
these women will die because the cancer
was detected too late,
Why, with all the modern technology,
were so many breast lumps detected too
late? The reason is simple. Too many
women don't bother to examine their
'■■ own breasts.
The importance of breast self-exam¬
ination cannot be _—eremphasized,
according to Linda 'Thiol, a student
intern with the American Cancer Soc¬
iety. Early detection it> important, said
' Thiel, because 96 percent of the. lumps
are found by the women themselves.
Many lumps are also found by their male
sex partners. -.
The survival rate goes up with early
detection. Eighty-five percent of women
whose cancer is detected before it has
metastasized (spread to other parts of
the body) have a five-year survival rate.
Although the chance of breast .cancer
CORE founder to speck
James Farmer, founder and former
national director of CORE (Congress
of Racial Equality), will discuss the
problems of public sector employees
today at 7:30 p.m. i.
Farmer, now executive director of
CAPE (Coalition of American Public
Employees), will speak in room 101 of
the Conley Art Building at CSUF. His
talk is being sponsored by the Congress
of Faculty Associations.
A Texan, bam in 1920, Farmer was
Race Relations, Secretary for the Fellow¬
ship of Reconciliation from 1941 .to
1946. During this- time be also founded
CORE. He became actively involved in
the labor movement as Special Organizer
for the Upholsterers International Union
of North America in 1946, and 10 years
later was the International Represent¬
ative for District Council 37 of AFSOME
until 1969.
From 1969 to 1961 he served as
Program Director for the NAACP, and
aa National Director of CORE from 1961
to 1966.
increases with age, self-eiamination is
important for young women also, said
Thiel. It has been found that 20 percent
Of alT breast cancer occur in women
under the age of 36.
It even occurs in teenagers.
"It is important to become familiar
with .your own breasts atTyou can tell
when there is something abnormal,"
Thiel said. 'Some breasts are naturally
lumpy. It is necessary to examine your
breasts every month. Two trips a year to
the gynecologist isn't enough." Thiel
pointed out that Betty Ford, who detect¬
ed her own lump, bad been to the
gynecologist just six months before.
Why don't more women examine their
breasts? The American Cancer Society
cites four reasons: lack of knowledge,
the embarrassment some women have of
touching their own bodies, lack of
motivation and fear.
What if you do find a lump? Go to the
doctor, said Thiel. A doctor will perform
one of four testa to determine if a lump is
cancerous: a biopsy; a mammography,
usually reserved for high risk groups;
ieroradiography, which takes pictures of
the breast; and thermography, detection
through heat.
It Js "important to realize that not. all
lumps are cancerous. In fact, 80 percent
of all cancers are benign. >
How do you examine your breasts?
About a week after your period when,
there is less engorgement from hor¬
mones is the best time to examine your,
breasts, according to Norma Thomas of
the Student Health Center.
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The American Cancer Society recom¬
mends a three step procedure. They
recommend examining your breasts
during a bath or shower when hands
glide easily over wet skin. Use your right
hand to examine your left breast and vice
Step two is exsmtning your breasts
before a mirror with your arms at your
sides. Next, raise your anna over your
head and look for any changes in the
contour of each breast. Left and right
breasts will pot exactly match, but
regular inspection will show what is
abnormal.
Step three is examining your breasts
lying down. Put a pillow under your right
shoulder. Place right hand behind your
head. This will distribute the tissue more
evenly. With your left hand, fingers Hat,
press gentry in small circular motions
around an imaginary deck face.
Examine every part of your breast
including the nipple.
Repeat the procedure with your left
breast. More detailed -atn-t-oa on
how to examine your breasts are avail¬
able at the Student Health Center or
from the American Cancer Society. Thiel
ia available to lecture to classes on breast
self-exam through the American Cancer
Society.
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English Composition, Applied Math,
Computers. 221-7963.
P0B0X9467
Fresno, CA
FINANCIAL AID CHECKS
will be disbursed on March 17,
18 & 19 from 8 am to 4 pm
in the Old Cafeteria (upstairs).
P.S. Summer aid applications will
be available during April.
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| Title | 1980_03 The Daily Collegian March 1980 |
| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1980 |
| Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
| Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
| Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
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| Language | eng |
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| Title | March 19, 1980, Page 3 |
| Alternative Title | Daily Collegian (California State University, Fresno) |
| Publisher | Associated Students of Fresno State, Fresno, Calif. |
| Publication Date | 1980 |
| Description | Daily (except weedends) during the school year. Microfilm. Palo Alto, Calif.: BMI Library Microfilms, 1986- microfilm reels; 35 mm. Vol.1, no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- |
| Subject | California State University, Fresno -- Periodicals. |
| Contributors | Associated Students of Fresno State. |
| Coverage | Vol.1 no.1 (Feb 8, 1922)- to present |
| Format | Microfilm reels, 35 mm. |
| Technical Information | Scanned at 600 dpi; TIFF; Microfilm ScanPro 2000 "E-image data" |
| Language | eng |
| Full-Text-Search | March W, lt*a»^haBs-y,CaBsgts»r-JNst» Self-examination helpful in cancer detection € t' : . . '. ' '• .-..':" • . • ! by Judy House It's frightening. In 1980, 90,000 women will get breast cancer. A third of these women will die because the cancer was detected too late, Why, with all the modern technology, were so many breast lumps detected too late? The reason is simple. Too many women don't bother to examine their '■■ own breasts. The importance of breast self-exam¬ ination cannot be _—eremphasized, according to Linda 'Thiol, a student intern with the American Cancer Soc¬ iety. Early detection it> important, said ' Thiel, because 96 percent of the. lumps are found by the women themselves. Many lumps are also found by their male sex partners. -. The survival rate goes up with early detection. Eighty-five percent of women whose cancer is detected before it has metastasized (spread to other parts of the body) have a five-year survival rate. Although the chance of breast .cancer CORE founder to speck James Farmer, founder and former national director of CORE (Congress of Racial Equality), will discuss the problems of public sector employees today at 7:30 p.m. i. Farmer, now executive director of CAPE (Coalition of American Public Employees), will speak in room 101 of the Conley Art Building at CSUF. His talk is being sponsored by the Congress of Faculty Associations. A Texan, bam in 1920, Farmer was Race Relations, Secretary for the Fellow¬ ship of Reconciliation from 1941 .to 1946. During this- time be also founded CORE. He became actively involved in the labor movement as Special Organizer for the Upholsterers International Union of North America in 1946, and 10 years later was the International Represent¬ ative for District Council 37 of AFSOME until 1969. From 1969 to 1961 he served as Program Director for the NAACP, and aa National Director of CORE from 1961 to 1966. increases with age, self-eiamination is important for young women also, said Thiel. It has been found that 20 percent Of alT breast cancer occur in women under the age of 36. It even occurs in teenagers. "It is important to become familiar with .your own breasts atTyou can tell when there is something abnormal," Thiel said. 'Some breasts are naturally lumpy. It is necessary to examine your breasts every month. Two trips a year to the gynecologist isn't enough." Thiel pointed out that Betty Ford, who detect¬ ed her own lump, bad been to the gynecologist just six months before. Why don't more women examine their breasts? The American Cancer Society cites four reasons: lack of knowledge, the embarrassment some women have of touching their own bodies, lack of motivation and fear. What if you do find a lump? Go to the doctor, said Thiel. A doctor will perform one of four testa to determine if a lump is cancerous: a biopsy; a mammography, usually reserved for high risk groups; ieroradiography, which takes pictures of the breast; and thermography, detection through heat. It Js "important to realize that not. all lumps are cancerous. In fact, 80 percent of all cancers are benign. > How do you examine your breasts? About a week after your period when, there is less engorgement from hor¬ mones is the best time to examine your, breasts, according to Norma Thomas of the Student Health Center. Tires—Tubes—Wheels CSUF Discount with ID Tire Corral Inc. CeeiartStMcKinley 262-0416 WANTED 20 girls to work in Public Relations for Geronimo's Restaurant and night-club, PR or Advert—ing major prefered. Call Debra at 224-1060, or come in. 3966 N. Blackatone Something For Free!! Info _ Conversation on the Trials & Tribulations of Academic Life j> Students With Answers 10-5 Monday thru Friday San Ramon 2 Rm 45C 487-2924 Come See What We Can Do For You! M—w—MBWa—awmw LIVE from The Bucket . . | Entertainment 8-TI pm Showcase Your Talent Sign Up Before 7:30 pm Thursday at The Bucket ■■« I IggeTerareMaWl The American Cancer Society recom¬ mends a three step procedure. They recommend examining your breasts during a bath or shower when hands glide easily over wet skin. Use your right hand to examine your left breast and vice Step two is exsmtning your breasts before a mirror with your arms at your sides. Next, raise your anna over your head and look for any changes in the contour of each breast. Left and right breasts will pot exactly match, but regular inspection will show what is abnormal. Step three is examining your breasts lying down. Put a pillow under your right shoulder. Place right hand behind your head. This will distribute the tissue more evenly. With your left hand, fingers Hat, press gentry in small circular motions around an imaginary deck face. Examine every part of your breast including the nipple. Repeat the procedure with your left breast. More detailed -atn-t-oa on how to examine your breasts are avail¬ able at the Student Health Center or from the American Cancer Society. Thiel ia available to lecture to classes on breast self-exam through the American Cancer Society. TUTORING English Composition, Applied Math, Computers. 221-7963. P0B0X9467 Fresno, CA FINANCIAL AID CHECKS will be disbursed on March 17, 18 & 19 from 8 am to 4 pm in the Old Cafeteria (upstairs). P.S. Summer aid applications will be available during April. Head j£ Of Hair O-CW' on Stylecuts Only With this ad. FeshjringrheC-iforn-Curi Sped-bring in the NeturaJloefc 1552 N. West Ave. Fresno, California 237-2788 ~l TODAY . VOTE IE1D0UG SLOAN YOUR NEXT LEGISLATIVE VICE PRESIDENT ;. ::±&\. :;ixMzmm A&em#m |
