October 4, 2002 

In This Issue: 
PSA Testing Supported, Colon Cancer Screening On the Rise, Pain Relieved with Implantable Devise, 
Mammography Day is Fast Approaching, Online Info About Lab Tests, PBS Series Examines Caregiving. 

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NEWS HEADLINES

Most Prostate Cancer Patients Support PSA Testing, Despite Lack of Proven Benefit

Young Women in Dark About Breast Health

US Colon Cancer Screening Rates Slowly Improving

Implantable Devise Better Than Medical Care Alone for Refractory Cancer Pain

Search for Breast Cancer Markers May Be Helped By New Test by Rachael Myers Lowe, cancerpage

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OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

Friday October the 18th is Mammography Day. Many radiologists participate by offering discounted or free screening mammograms. If you' are interested in finding a participating facility near you, call the American Cancer Society at 1-800-227-2345. Act soon! The 18th is just around the corner.

For the latest news about Breast Cancer, click here.

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LAB TESTS ONLINE

You've just gotten word that you may have cancer and a battery of tests has been ordered. Your doctor told you about them but you were in a fog and now that your head has cleared somewhat, you're ready to find out about the tests you'll be undergoing and what they're for. The American Association for Clinical Chemistry offers an easy to navigate website that will tell you all about these tests, what they're for, how they're done, and questions to ask your doctor. 

website url: http://www.labtestsonline.org/index.html


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"AND THOU SHALT HONOR"

Wednesday October 9th, PBS airs a documentary focusing on the various aspects of caregiving. Modern medical advances have lead to an explosion in the number of people living with chronic conditions that just a generation ago would have led to rapid death. This means a growing population of people in need of caregiving. Produced by Oregon Public Broadcasting, the documentary has been praised for its thorough yet sensitive examination of a topic that will touch all of us at one time or another during our lives. Check local listings for the broadcast in your area. 

website url: http://www.thoushalthonor.org/


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APPRECIATION FOR A JOB WELL DONE

Since its inception two years ago the cancerpage newsletter, "Words To Live By," has been written and produced by our Director of Communities, Chris Thomas. To bring you interesting and engaging information through this newsletter, Chris developed a wide circle of friends and contacts in the cancer support and survivor community. He scoured published literature and cancer related web sites for information that he thought might be of interest to "Words To Live By" subscribers. Chris has moved on to other endeavors but not without earning the respect and a deep appreciation for a job well done from those who worked with him at cancerpage. We wish Chris well. "Word to Live By" will continue, but Chris will be missed.