Page 4 Work with your doctor to make choices about breast cancer screening A radiologist who examines thousands of mammograms each year for signs of breast cancer says that despite occasionally differing mammography guidelines, healthy women face manageable screening choices. And one of those choices at this point is not to seek a technological substitute for mammography, says Dr. Robyn Birdwell, assistant professor of radiology at Stanford University. Despite media attention and aldiscussions about high-tecternatives such as MRI or sonography, Birdwell says a healthy Sonography is wonderful for examining a known and suspicious growth, but it isnt very useful as a routine screening device. Likewise, MRI is a wonderful research tool you can see a lot of detail in the breast but its not a general screening tool for breast cancer. Not only is it more expensive, but there is also still a great deal to learn about all of the information the MRI vides to the interpreting radiologist, Birdwell says. Healthy women should start thinking about breast screening at age 40. They should work womans routine screenings closely with a personal physician should be performed by mam- they trust, who can provide a careful breast exam and can help mography, which uses traditional to produce an image on them decide when to start mamfilm. mography screenings and how There is no substitute for rou- often to repeat them, says tine mammography right now, Federal guidelines, while not says Birdwell, who practices in the Breast Imaging Section of rigid, now encourage most UCSF Stanford Health Care. healthy women to start annual h Bird-wel- l. Calendar. . . ComiiKinifx will publish a Community Calendar each The Times-New- s week of events in our area. If you would like to have your event published in this calendar, please submit it by 5 p.m. on Monday at our office at 96 South Main, Nephi or send P.O. Box 77, to Community Calendar, The Times-NewNephi, Utah 84648. No calendar events will be taken over the phone. s, Wednesday, February 4 Juab School District. High School & Middle School PT . Conferences, Boys Basketball. SS at Juab Juab High School parent teacher conferences. Girls Basketball.. Juab at S.S. - : ence. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in U.S. women, exceeded only by lung cancer. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths among U.S. women aged 40 to 55, according to the American Cancer Society. Depression may be biological in nature Thursday, February 5 , ; mammography screenings at 40. And there is some recent evidence that the mammogram will be more accurate if its done early in the menstrual cycle, notes Birdwell. Thats what a recent Canadian study suggests, and although more studies are needed to prove the point, women might justifiably feel a bit more reassured if they schedule the test during the first two weeks of their menstrual cycle, she ' says. But mammography is only half the picture, she adds. The other essential element is the breast exam performed by the womans doctor. A thorough physical examination of the breasts by a health care professional can spot certain signs that may influence the screening or call for a more comprehensive diagnostic test, Birdwell says. An interpersonal relationship and communication with your doctor is still crucial, Birdwell says. Most women can tell if the breast exam they are receiving is cursory or thorough, and choosing a doctor who will perform this vital function careful ly can make a lifesaving differ- Friday, February 6 Juab School District. Elementary PT Conferences Boys Basketball. Juab at Gunnison. By My rna Trauntvcin Times-New- Saturday, February 7 Correspondent True depression is biological and is not due to weakness or a character flaw. According to an article written by Kevin Dwyer in the January NEA Today, a magazine for educators, depressive illnesses are biological illnesses related to imbalanced or disrupted brain chemistry. Dwyer, a certified school psychologist and assistant executive director of the National Association of School Psychologists, says that in children, as well as adults, depression should be treated by a professional. A lot of kids who are depressed are misdiagnosed as attention deficit disorder ADD because symptoms can be similar, said Dwyer. This misdiagnosis can be very problematic because the medications for each disorder are very different and a childs symptoms of depression may be masked if they are being medicated for ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder). A child, or adult, who is depressed is generally a person Region wrestling tourney. N. S. ACT TEST. Juab High School. Tuesday, February 10 Girls Basketball.. Juab at Manti Wednesday, February 11 Boys Basketball. Manti at Juab. Career Day, Juab High School. Thursday, February 12 Girls Basketball. St. Joe s at Juab. State Wrestling Tournament Friday, February 13 Boys Basketball. Juab at Grantsville. State Wrestling Tournament Saturday, February 14 State Wrestling Tournament Monday, February 16 Juab School District. Presidents Day Presidents Day. No School Tuesday, February 17 Girls Basketball. Wednesday, February 4, 1998 Nephi, Utah '(Efye lEtmes-cfo- a A Heart--' for Valentmes Day 3 I- v- ; : Vaientines Candlelight, soft music and good food all are the hallmarks of a romantic dinner. dinner is Valentines and romance a even is to rekindle (or maybe start!) Day the perfect time ' the ultimate way to say I care. With our busy workday schedules, we often think in terms of restaurant food for our special can come up with a memorable dinners. But with a few easy shortcut tips, even and only youll know how meal thats sure to set your Valentines heart ' to was easy it prepare! ,,v Start with a special appetizer your supermarket deli will have a wide variety from which to choose. Choose a Caesar for an elegant salad; the precut salad mix from the produce section, which comes complete with dressing, will take just seconds to prepare. For the main course, serve this tempting Valentine Quiche, made in Wiltons Heart Spring-forPan. Using refrigerated pie crust streamlines preparation. The filling gets its flavor from Dijon mustard and cheddar cheese; chopped roasted red pepper and green onions add colorful k surface guarantee easy removal of even highlights. The pans springlock release and the most delicate dessert creation. Its just right for cheesecakes, too! Finish off this special Valentines dinner with raspberry frozen yogurt or sherbet, served with a special cookie from the supermarket bakery. nine-to-five- : rs home-cooke- d m non-stic- Valentine Quiche prepared 9" refrigerated pie crust teaspoons olive oil 12 cup sliced mushrooms s 2 tablespoons chopped green onion 6 large eggs 34 cup half and half 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 18 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup shredded medium sharp cheddar cheese 13 cup drained and chopped roasted red pepper 1 2 : fi7- - --.'- Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly spray bottom of Heart Springform ( Pan with vegetable pan spray. Roll 12 inches in diameter and press into pan, pressing dough against bottom and 1" up side of pan to conform to the heart shape. Prick with fork. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Heat olive oil in frying pan and cook mushrooms and onions until soft, about 5 minutes; set aside. Whisk eggs with half and half, mustard and black pepper. Stir in mushrooms, onions, cheese and red pepper; pour into crust. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until set. Let cool 10 minutes or to room temperature. Makes 4 to 6 servings. pie crust out to 11 eye contact he said. Observe a childs behavi over a period of time to determine what is normal development and what is a problem. nificant number of teenagers Dwyer said it is a common miswith psychological disorders use conception that depressed kids alcohol and drugs, said Dwyer. are all shy and quiet. Although He said males, in particular, younger children manifest deare less likely than females to pression in different ways, inseek help when they are de- - cluding extreme shyness, some pressed and are more likely to children, particularly young use alcohol and drugs. This ac males, externalize depression tually makes the depression through hostility. worse, he said. They may have an Most adolescent suicides are attitude and put themrelated to depression or some selves in situations where they kind of stress, are going to be rejected or hurt said Dwyer. A little over 11 per- by other people," said Dwyer. These kids are often said to be cent of teenagers attempt suicide sometime in their lives. In the instance of suicide, girls, especially Hispanic females, attempted suicide more often than other girls. Another behavior that has become more common is Physical education' teachers may encounter students who refuse to wear short sleeves in hot weather so no one will see scars on their arms, said Dwyer. He said anorexia, bulimia, and other such problems are related ' to depression. ? , f Look at the childs behavior in the context of that childs development and culture some cultures may not speak up, give direct answers, or make frequent who has a geAe tl tpVedi jx&ltioh to depression rand needs tsybefok lowed by a psychiatrist to ensure proper treatment, said Dwyer. Some data suggest that a sig- t anti-authori- ty acting out.? This is ah overused and inappropriate counting how a child gives sig-- . nals that something is wrong particularly when extreme behaviors are involved. The National Mental Health Association provides free infer; mation and materials on depress sion and more than 200 other mental health topics. It also pro-vides referrals to local depression screening sites. Call 800 969-- s ' NMHA or visit the associations Web site at www.nmha.org. J . post-traumat- ic Nifty, nifty-Loo- k whos n. We love you your family! Juab at N.S. Wednesday, February 18 ' Boys Basketball. 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