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talking with numerous survivors of cancer in Fayette
County, and doing research for the following articles, a
few things came through loud and clear. The amount of information regarding
cancer is overwhelming and is changing daily.
New treatments are
available, new knowledge is being discovered and the
long-term survival rate for those encountering the
various forms of cancer is increasing.
Early detection of
cancer is important, if not critical.
A good support
system can greatly increase survival rate and have a
positive impact on quality of life.
Taking an active
role and listening to “gut” feelings in
individual health care is a must.
The information in
this section barely touches on the many facets of cancer.
Information for the articles in the section was compiled
from talking with numerous Fayette County cancer
survivors and volunteers and checking many of the
resources listed in the “Researching Cancer
Options” article and in talking with various members
of the American Cancer Society's 24-hour staff.
- The faces of cancer
in Fayette
- Although the statistics
regarding cancer may not seem encouraging, the
future regarding cancer is growing brighter.
- Early detection and
taking charge of recovery are vital
- Janet Beebe
is a “real advocate for self-exam.”
Beebe discovered her breast cancer while
breast-feeding her third child close to 17 years
ago.
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- Smith bounces back,
gets involved helping others
- Robyn Smith,
52, was shocked to find out she had breast
cancer. Her mother had breast cancer in her 60s,
and Smith had mentally anticipated the
possibility, but not so early in life. She said,
“When I first found out it was very
unsettling. I said, `Why me?' Then I said, `Why
not me?'”
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- Plenty of local
opportunities to find support, get involved
- Data support
the convictions of many local cancer survivors
— a good support system is key to surviving
cancer and maintaining a positive outlook.
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- Researching cancer
options
- When someone
is first told he or she has cancer, the reactions
are as varied as the individuals and types of
cancer.
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- Hearing aids
provide important benefits
- Hearing aids are remarkable
devices. These small electronic instruments can
make the difference between hearing and not
hearing. They can allow a person to continue
working, make communication with family and
friends easier, or help a child learn how to
speak.
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