Cancer Checkups Rise After Betty Ford Case
In Athens, Ohio, cancer checkups among women surge after high profile cases. Warren Parrish of the American Cancer Society cites nationwide deaths and urges early screening, noting a 50 to 75 percent rise in local visits and five breast biopsies at O'Bleness Memorial Hospital in a single day.
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Parrish
Athens
Philip Kinnard
O’bleness Memorial Hospital
O’bleness
Cincinnati
General Hospital
Community urged to seek breast cancer exams amid awareness drive
Local doctors report more women visiting for examinations after high profile cases. Physicians stress regular physician exams and monthly self checks, with calls for yearly and quarterly follow ups when risk exists. The American Cancer Society notes rising inquiries about Pap tests and self examination guidance.
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Kinnard
Marianne Cohen
Athens County
American Cancer Society
Athens Medical Society
Parrish
Vinton County
Instructions For Breast Examination
New York AP report notes Happy Rockefeller discovered breast cancer early with no lymph node spread. The State Health Department provides monthly self examination steps including mirror checks, position changes, and a guided palpation routine to examine both breasts and underarms.
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New York
Happy Rockefeller
New York State Health Department
Methodists Schedule Fall Officer Training Workshops
United Methodist Women of the Athens District announce three fall officer training workshops. Calvary United Methodist Church New Lexington hosts Oct 31 1 to 3 30 p.m. Richland United Methodist Church Athens hosts Nov 6 7 to 9 30 p.m. Heath United Methodist Church Middleport hosts Nov 7 1 to 3 30 p.m. Morrison Elementary School PTA Fall Festival Oct 24 5 to 9 p.m. with dinner at 5 and games 6 p.m. First United Presbyterian Church circle meets at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs. Robert L. Hawk at 11 Ridgeview.
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United Methodist
Athens
Calvary United Methodist Church
New Lexington
Richland United
Heath United Methodist Church
Middleport
Morrison Elementary
PTA
First United Presbyterian Church
Robert L. Hawk
Ridgeview
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John L. Webb
Nelsonville
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Athens, Ohio
Nelsonvale
Koret
Devon
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