Chemical Cancer Therapy Advances With Frozen Marrow Return
Washington reports a new method to protect bone marrow during chemotherapy by removing marrow, freezing it in liquid nitrogen vapor at minus 248 degrees, and returning it later. NCI researchers say this enables higher drug doses, fewer side effects, and potential for improved outcomes, with marrow kept intact up to 24 weeks.
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Washington
National Cancer Institute
American Society of Clinical Investigation
NCI
Preser- Levine
Albert B. Deisseroth
Appelbaum
Women damage delicate bone marrow as well as cancerous cells
A report from Athens Messenger notes that women suffer damage to delicate bone marrow alongside cancerous cells. The piece outlines medical concerns and potential health implications for affected patients.
Dear Abby Clarifies Privacy and Faith Symbols
Dear Abby responds that privacy applies to all ages and that judging others is inappropriate. She also affirms that wearing both Jewish and Catholic symbols is acceptable and advises open family communication. A reader shares gratitude after offering supportive notes for a Down syndrome child.
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Abby
Newsday
Retirement care debate on continuing life care plans
Readers question if paying a founder’s or entry fee guarantees lifelong security in a retirement home. A Virginia Methodist Homes expert outlines a model where an elderly resident pays $12,500 founder’s fee and $425 monthly for an apartment meals and services, with an expected 12 years 10 months of care based on health actuarials.
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Paul Martin
Virginia United Methodist Homes
Virginia
American Association of Homes For the Aging
17Th Street
Washington, D.C
Peter Weaver
Area club news and medical column notes from the Grange and seniors
The Grange awards in sewing and baking prizes with first and second places for wrap around skirts and Fresh Apple Bars. A Grange fundraiser supports Friendly Hills Camp playground equipment. A retirement home piece outlines benefits and costs for residents and warns about ripoffs. A medical update discusses bone marrow therapy trials and early survival signals.
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Grange Hall
Bianche Montile
Sharon Perry
Fern France
Myrtle Stover
Mabel Smith
Grace Dorst
Bernice Meeks
Clara Poston
Home Birth Conference Planned by Athens Birth Center
The Athens Birth Center will host a home birth conference on May 14 at First United Methodist Church Athens. The event starts at 9 a.m. with a $1 registration, films on home births, speakers, lunch, and 4 to 5 p.m. workshops. A square dance with Eric Wright Randy, Laura Light and Lisa Light follows. A May 16 benefit dinner and an optional Mexican fiesta at Casa Que Pasa costs $3.75. Donations support home birth information and humane hospital birth guidance via United Campus Ministry College Street.
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Athens
First United Methodist Church
Eric Wright
Randy
Laura
Lisa Light
Casa Que Pasa
Athens Birth Center
c/o
United Campus
College St
4-H Club News Highlights Local Meetings and Officers
The Athens County 4-H scene lists officers at multiple clubs including Stacy n sected and Sixth Edition with presidents vice presidents secretaries and reporters named. Meetings covered project selections ice cream social demonstrations dog grooming beef cattle and lamb shearing with reports by club reporters.
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Susan Haseley
Gerlene Guthrie
Paula McClain
Lara Sikels
Angela Guthrie
Sara Oxley
Judy Sickels
Wendy Brooks
Angela Lee Guthrie
Waterloo Elementary PTO Carnival Nets $814 for School
About 300 attendees at the Waterloo Elementary School PTO spring carnival raised 814 dollars for educational materials and campus improvements. Jane Greer assigned seventh and eighth graders to compose thank you letters to more than 75 local businesspeople in Athens, Nelsonville, and New Marshfield.
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PTO
Waterloo
Jane Greer
Athens
Nelsonville
New Marshfield
Birth of Victor James Van Meter at Holzer Medical Center
Chester Don and Lila Van Meter announce the birth of their son Victor James on April 28 at Holzer Medical Center. The family includes their daughter Alvena, age 3, with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Victor Bahr and Mrs. James Van Meter.
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Chester - Don
Lila van Meter
Victor James
Holzer Medical Center
Alvena van Meter
Victor Bahr
James van Meter
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