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Show Self-examination for breast cancer topic at program . Education is one of the best defenses against just about any disease, but especially cancer. With this in mind, the public education volunteers of the American Cancer Society's (ACS) Uintah Unit have scheduled their third monthly cancer information session for Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. in the Uintah County Courthouse. This month's subject is the breast self-examination (BSE) procedure. A current ACS film on the procedure will be shown as well as an additional short film on cervical cancer. Renee Shiner, public education chair, said that women of all ages are invited to this important, timely and informative in-formative meeting. "The best medicine is to find a breast cancer early," said Mrs. Shiner. "When one is found, it is usually the woman who finds it herself." her-self." The aim of the monthly BSE is to teach women how their breasts normally nor-mally feel and look, so that in the case of any change they can consult their doctors. Every woman should take time to examine her breasts for signs of cancer. Once a month is enough, and the best time is right after menstruation. men-struation. After the menopause, any convenient day, such as the first of the month, is a good time to do BSE regularly. If a woman has had a hysterectomy, she should check with her doctor for a recommended time. After a breast has been removed for cancer, a woman should examine her remaining breast regularly, as well as the area around the incision. She should also make appointments with her doctor for periodic checkups. For information in-formation on how to do BSE, mark your calendar for next Thursday. |