Reduction in risk not equal to prevention for Tamoxifen use
NBCC warns that Tamoxifen reduces risk but is not approved for prevention. FDA approved its use to lower incidence in high risk women, yet undiagnosed healthy women may pursue it. Long term effects unknown and doses beyond four year trial raise safety concerns per NBCC president Francisco.
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Silent killer pancreatic cancer strikes family member
A narrator warns of pancreatic cancer as a silent killer after a father diagnosed at stage four. Back pain and nausea were misattributed. life expectancy post diagnosis averages seven months with a four percent five year survival. Emphasizes early detection, treatment options, and donation to cancer research.
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Gazette invites public letters with name and address
The Cedar Rapids Gazette accepts letters and guest columns addressing public business. All submissions must include the writer’s full name signature address and daytime phone number. no anonymous letters are printed. Letters are limited to 300 words with a monthly limit per writer and subject to editing.
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Cedar Rapids debate on Christian cabal and inclusivity
A reader letter questions a Bible quoting blitz and asks if Cedar Rapids is becoming a Christians-only town. The writer argues many people are non Christian and urges openness in dining, shopping, and public life. Theresa Meeks of Van Horne is cited.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Opera Theater stages two one act operas at Coe College
The Cedar Rapids Opera Theater presented Amahl and the Night Visitors and The Prodigal Son on November 3 at Coe College. Rebecca Lindwall of The Gazette reviewed the performances noting strong singing and choreography but offering a negative remark about the nine young dancers.
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Coe College
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