Pap tests cut cervical and uterine cancer deaths
Dr. Ruble explains Pap smear effectiveness in early cancer detection, noting a 95 percent detection rate and a 50 percent drop in death rates. The piece covers pelvic exams after hysterectomy, access to low-cost screenings, and the value of regular checkups for non cancerous conditions. It also discusses ovarian cancer monitoring, potential blood tests, and guidance on interpreting pelvic pain and abnormal bleeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E, Ruble
M.D
Cancer Society
Dear Ann Landers Letters Open with Family Guidance
Open letters discuss marital fidelity and responsibility. A husband confesses 15 affairs in ten years, challenging readers to reflect on standards. A reply urges self-scrutiny and higher expectations, while another letter praises parents who prioritize family duties. Community club events and church activities wrap the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Landers
Mama
Papa
Facts On Cancer What is it
Cancer is a large group of diseases with uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells that can be fatal if not treated. Treatments include surgery, X rays, radioactive substances, chemicals and hormones. In the 1970s and 1980s survival rates rose gradually, with millions living with a history of cancer. The immediate goal is saving about 383 000 lives annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
American Cancer Society
Talented Ottawan To Tour With Opera
Ottawa actress Carolyn Thayer, daughter of Lillian Thayer, performs Laetitia in The Old Maid and the Thief at Kansas State University Manhattan. Thayer details rehearsal hours, touring plans, and her past roles in The Magic Flute and The Sound of Music while praising the production team and the wider crew behind the opera.
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Becky Wining
Manhattan
McCain Auditorium
Carolyn Thayer
Lillian Thayer
South Hickory
Ottawa
Kansas State University
Laetitia
K-State
Kansas
Thayer
Pamina
Mozart
Maria
Ottawa High School
Larry Langenkamp
Richard Brunner
Kansas State Collegian
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the Chinte Pharmacy
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