Examine risks and benefits of meds
Dear Dr. Gott weighs drug risk versus benefit, noting thousands die yearly but medicines save lives. He cites Indocin and prednisone as examples, warns side effects are possible yet often rare, and urges patient involvement and rational analysis rather than blanket condemnation of pharmaceutical companies.
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DR. Gott
Couple's cancer journey turns into memory of travel
A wife recounts how her husband Jack faced advanced cancer for 20 months while they clung to travel dreams. They found escapes in small trips and memories, notably a Vancouver overnight with their daughter, where Jack bought a ring for their tenth anniversary. He died last fall, leaving her to travel lightly through grief and honor his lesson to live boldly.
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Jack
Italy
U.S
Thailand
Himalayas
British Columbia
India
Central America
Vancouver
Museum of Anthropology
Hatchell Overcomes Tumor scare and backs ovarian cancer drive
Hatchell survives a benign tumor discovery after surgery and returns to basketball duties. She becomes a campaigner for ovarian cancer awareness, urges regular gynecological exams, and promotes the UNC women’s basketball ovarian cancer fundraiser with $5 from each season ticket. Donations go to Lineberger Cancer Center.
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Hatchell
UNC
Ovarian Cancer Research
Tarheel.blue.com
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center
Coach Hatchell
Chapel Hill
Briefs outline community support and extension programs
Ongoing programs include a Monthly Support Group with meetings on October 19 and 26 plus holiday sessions starting October 27. The North Carolina Cooperative Extension offers a Neonlizing Weight Management Program from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays for nine weeks starting October 18 at the Citizens Resource Center in Dallas. Blood drives are scheduled Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at GMH auditorium. Support groups include the Gaston Lincoln Affiliate of the Alliance for the Mentally Ill meeting at Piedmont Pioneer House on the third Monday, and the Gaston Co-Dependents meeting at First Presbyterian Church on Thursdays. Call numbers provided for registrations and details.
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North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service
Citizens Resource Center
Agriculture
Dallas
Cherryville
Gaston County Park
GASTON/LINCOLN
Alliance For the Mentally Ill
Piedmont Pioneer House
Roberts Drive
Gastonia
Pam Poteat
Bob Davis
Gaston
First Presbyterian Church
E. Garrison Blvd
Kathleen
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Grief Connection
GMH
the Gazette
Gaston Literacy Council
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West Gastonia
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All-America City
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