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H ealth matters
Men get Breast Cancer Too
( AP) - Lying in bed one night
in 2007, Peter Criss felt some­
thing strange: a small lump on
his left breast.
"I thought, 'It's a nodule. I'm
a guy, I don’t think it's anything
more than that,"' he said. "The
more I messed with it', the big­
ger it got and the more it hurt,
and that started really scaring
me."
The form er Kiss drum m er
went to the doctor, underwent
some tests and a surgical pro­
cedure to remove the lump. A
week later, the doctor called. It
was breast cancer.
"My heart hit my stomach
and my knees buckled," Criss
recalled.
The good new s w as that
Criss had caught the disease at
its earliest stage. After a sec­
ond surgery to rem ove it in
March 2008, he would not need
chem otherapy, ra d ia tio n or
medication.
N ow , th e o n c e -c o stu m e d
rocker who performed in his
Catman makeup is speaking out
about his illness to encourage
oth er men to get tested for
breast cancer - a disease more
KISS drummer promotes awareness
Men account for only 1 per­ cer Institute.
Dr. Alexander Swistel, who
cent o f all breast cancer cases,
but about 2,000 men develop it treated Criss, praised his deci­
each year, and 440 die from it, sion to get checked out imme­
according to the National Can­ diately after sensing something
Mammograms
Policy Unchanged
Former Kiss drummer Peter
Criss, posing for a portrait
in New York last October,
had a mastectomy in March
2008 following a cancer
diagnosis.
co m m o n ly a sso c ia te d w ith
women, who are routinely urged
to get regular mammograms at
a certain age - the moment they
suspect som ething m ight be
amiss.
"You need to immediately tell
your wife, your girlfriend, your
boyfriend, whatever," he said.
"The more you sit around and
say, 'Well, it's going to go away,'
that time could be the time that
you save your life."
Heart Talk Support G roup -- Meets on the
New Prices Effective May 1,2007
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U.S. health officials have distanced themselves from con­
troversial new breast cancer screening guidelines that recom­
mend against routine mammograms for healthy women in their
40s and said federal policy on screening mammograms had
not changed.
In a move likely to reassure American women, U.S. Health
and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said in a
statement last week that the U.S. Preventive Services Task
Force that issued the guidelines did not set federal policy and
did not affect what services the government would pay for.
Critics o f the new guidelines said they would lead to more
cancer deaths and expressed fear insurance companies would
use them to justify denying coverage for mammograms to
women in their 40s.
But Sebelius said she would be very surprised if any pri­
vate insurance company changed its mammography cover­
age.
The proposed changes address healthy women with an
average risk o f breast cancer, not women who have a family
history o f breast cancer or some other special risk.
B ereavem ent Support G roups — Free, safe confidential group
meetings for those who have experienced the death o f a loved
one offered on various nights and locations. For information and
registration, call 503-215-4622.
C ancer R esource C enter -- Providence St. Vincent Medical
Center and the American Red Cross have joined forces to create
the first in-hospital resource center providing books, printed
material, computer access and more for individuals and families
dealing with cancer. The center is open Monday through
Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lead Poisoning Prevention — Learn how to protect your family
from lead poisoning. Ideal for folks in live in older homes with
children orpregnant women. Qualified participants receive a free
kit o f safety and testing supplies. Call 503-284-6827.
Fam ily C aregiver Support G roup - This topic-oriented group
offers a safe place to discuss the stresses, challenges and
rewards o f providing care to an older relative or friend. Meets the
first Thursday o f each month at 3 p.m. at Legacy Good Samaritan
Hospital.
C hronic Pain Support G roup -- Meets the first Wednesday at
4p.m . to 5:30p.m. and the third Wednesday o f each month, from
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 503-256-4000.
Parenting C lasses - Newborns don’t come with instruction
manuals but parents and parents-to-be can learn about a variety
o f topics from pain and childbirth to breastfeeding to infant CPR
and much more. For a schedule o f events, call 503-574-6595 or
visit: providence.org/classes.
M aternity W ater W orkout - Helping new moms regain muscle
tone, strength, and flexibility, all in the support and freedom of
the water. Call 503-256-4000 for more information.
$45.00
Minimum ServiceCHG.
Carpet Cleaning
2 Cleaning Areas or more $30.00 Each Area
Pre-Spray Traffic Areas (Includes: I small Hallway)
1 Cleaning Area (only) $40.00
(Includes Pre-Spray Traffic Area • Hallway Exira)
Stairs (12-16 stairs) $25.00 (With Other Services)
Heavify Soiled Area: Additional $10.00
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Cholesterol Profiles — Calls helps you keep an
eye on your cholesterol and other indicators o f
heart health; educational material provided. For
more information, call 503-261-6611.
Mind Body Health Class - Your thoughts, feelings and habits have
tremendous impact on your physical and mental health. Learn and
practice techniques to help you improve your mood, health and
wellbeing, including effective ways to manage difficult emotions and
chronic stress or illness. Registration is $70 for Kaiser Permanente
members and $95 for nonmembers. Call 503-286-6816.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Area & Oriental Rug Cleaning
Auto/Boat/RV Cleaning
Deodorizing & Pet Odor Treatment
Spot & Stain Removal Service
Scotchguard Protection
UPHOLSTERY CLEANING
$79.00
Sofa
$59.00
Loveseat
$109 - $139
Sectional
Chair or Recliner $35 - $49
$5.00
Throw Pillows
(With Other Services)
H ealth W atch
second Monday o f each month; from 6 p.m. to
8 p.m. For more information, call 503-251 -6260.
forward and show that there's
life after this is a wonderful
thing. Rather than be the typi­
cal guy and say, 'Ah, forget it,'
he moved on it right away."
was wrong.
"He's a great spokesperson,
and he's very bright about this
kind of thing," Swistel said. "To
have someone like him come
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Fam ilies with M ental Illness -
A free, 12-week course for
people whose family members
live with mental illness is of­
fered at Emanuel Hospital, Mt.
Hood Medical Center and Provi­
dence M edical Center. The
course has been described as
“life-changing” by former par­
ticipants. Registration is re­
quired by calling 503-203-3326.
Powerful Tools For Caregivers
- 6-week educational series de­
signed to help family caregivers
take care o f themselves while
caring for relatives or friends with
chronic illness. Class size is lim­
ited, and registration is required.
Call503-413-8018.
Leg Alert Screening - Check for
peripheral arterial disease with
this safe, simple screening using
ankle and arm blood pressure.
The fee is $40. To schedule an
appointment, call 503-251-6137.
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and that goes a long way toward appreciating
what a holiday like Thanksgiving means. As your
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give thanks for these precious moments together.
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Hall Excels at Lehigh
A former Jefferson High School
standout is earning top accolades as
he enters his senior year at Lehigh
University in Bethlehem, Penn.
Marquis Hall was recently named
the Patriot League Preseason Player
o f the Year as well as one o f the top
student-athletes in the country.
“It’s a great honor to be recognized
as the preseason Player o f the Year,”
Hall commented. “I just hope I can
live up to the expectations.”
Hall said he’s trying to be more of
a leader and help the team ’s younger
players.
“We have lots o f talented guys on
our team; it’s just a matter o f putting
it all together and being consistent
throughout the year,” he said.
As a candidate for the Lowe’s Se­
nior CLASS Award, Hall wins acclaim
for focusing on the “Four C ’s” o f
classroom, character, community and
competition.
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•H elping Families •Transform ing Lives
Presents
P roject
Christmas
Blessing
Saturday, December 19 * 10pm - lpm
We will be giving away tennis shoes and loys.
Former Jefferson High School standout Marquis Hall
continues his success at Lehigh University where the
senior was recently named Patriot League Preseason
Player o f the Year.
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Holiday Meals for Seniors
Loaves & Fishes will deliver
hot tu rk e y
d in n e rs
to
hom eb o u n d
se n io rs
on
Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov.
26. The organization will also
host community Thanksgiving
dinners at several locations.
“A traditional holiday meal
with turkey and all the trim ­
m ings w ill be d elivered by
I N J iS T R I E S
volunteers to our m ost frail join with others for a Thanks­
an d is o la te d s e n io rs on giving Day dinner between 11
T h a n k s g iv in g D a y ,” sa id a.m. and 1 p.m. at Beaverton
Loaves & Fishes E xecutive Loaves & Fishes, 5550 S.W.
D irector Joan Smith. “ We are Hall Blvd.; Belmont Loaves &
so grateful for the community Fishes, 4610 S.E. Belmont St.;
volunteers who spend part o f Elm Court Loaves & Fishes,
their holiday m aking the day 1032 S.W. Main St , and Tigard
Loaves & Fishes, 8815 S.W.
brighter for these seniors.”
The community is invited to O'Mara.
__________WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.__________
New Song Community Center
25 11NE M IK Blvd.
Com er of NE MLK Blvd and Russell Street
ALL CHILDREN AND TEENS MUST BE
_______ ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT.________
For directions or more information, call
503-488-5481
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