OCR Text |
Show a AUGUST 25, 1987 Melanoma and kidney cancer patients can get new experimental therapy at Utah Regional Center at U of U An experimental therapy for melanoma and kidney cancer that is available at only a handful of centers nationwide will be offered to selected patients this fall at the Utah Regional Cancer Center, located at the University of Utah Health Sciences Center. The new adoptive immunotherapy program is among several de- low-inco- marking the first anniversary of the federally desigvelopments nated facility. Two new laboratories have opened; Prevention Initiative, a coalition advocating a smoke-fre- e Utah, has been organized and a series of seminars and quarterly confer- high-ris- established. The U of U Health Sciences Center received a $2.2 million three-yea- r grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) last summer to develop a regional cancer center for the Intermountain West. The center, which is housed in the School of Medicine, consists of seven major research programs, involving more than 50 funded investigators in 15 departments of the medical school and in the colleges of pharmacy and science. The NCI invited the Utah Regional Cancer Center to join nine other centers in evaluating LAK Cell-IL-- k mothers tytometry laboratory, researchers use a sophistocated cell sorter and analyzer to study mechanisms that make individual cancer cells proliferate. In the monoclonal antibody including heavy smokers often deliver premature babies who suffer birth defects, which can be very costly. The coalition also is working towards achieving a smoke-fre- e Utah Addiction to by the year 2000. d tobacco accounts for of all cancers, and its a major contributor to half or more of the cardiovascular deaths, said Dr. Ste- ences for researchers has been Taking the top spot in recent Firecracker Tennis Tournament action are: back, Vance Downs, left, Louenda Downs, co-e- d mixed doubles winners; Paul Birch, 2nd place mens C singles; Layne Sackett, winner mens C doubles; front Mary Waite, womens B doubles winner and womens B singles winner. Grant and Teri W'hitesides, co-e- d mixed doubles winners, were absent along with Haven Barlow and Corey Payne, mens B doubles winners. cancer by encouraging people to stop, or not even start, smoking, we can greatly reduce the number of early deaths in the state. Its a he very exciting development, added. Two core resource laboratories for the cancer center opened this spring and summer. In the flow cessfully lobbied the State Legislature last winter for an 1 1 cent increase in cigarette tax, which will help fund prenatal care for women and the Utah Cancer Registry. "The coalition calculated that, for every $3 million the state invested in prenatal care, it would save $10 million in neonatal care, said Dr. Stewart. Without proper prenatal care, laboratory, researchers are experimenting with radioactive tags on antibodies, which would help identify and simultaneously treat tumor cells. To provide cancer education and information, the Utah Regional Cancer Center has established a quarterly conference for clinical researchers and will begin a biweekly seminar series for basic re- searchers this fall. one-thir- wart. If we can delay peoples cardiovascular deaths and prevent d v r.i ?) ,!i A 'ti SikSSWKr mm SOD oi (lymphokine activated 2 n killer cells), a new type of adoptive immunotherapy. Rather than introduce foreign matter such as radiation or chemotherapy into the body to fight cancer, immunotherapy stimulates the body to defend itself, explained J. Robert Stewart, M.D., director of the Utah Regional Cancer Center. ;i 1C Q M w iO i This program is a good example of the benefit of having the cancer center located at the University. It allows us to provide an option for cancer patients for whom there presently are no treatments available in addition to broadening our research base, said Dr. Stewart, professor and director of radiology oncology in the School of Medicine. This kind of family reunion happens all too often these days. Because too many people dont realize that heart disease, stroke and related disorders will be responsible for almost half of all deaths this year. And that affects a lot of families. Dont wait until its too late. Dont smoke. Eat a low-fa- t, diet And keep your blood pressure under control. Urge your family members to do the same. And make sure your next family reunion is an especially lively one. Prevention Initiative a coalition of the cancer center, Utah Cancer Registry, State Department of Health, Utah State Medical Association, American Cancer Society and March of Dimes j ,? . b J American Heart Association WE'RE FIGHTING FOR MOUR suc H LIFE This space provided as a public service. n lit The Slammers are Co-e-d Blue League 1st place winners and also clinched the first place overall in tournament play. Members include: back, Debbie Campbell, left, Brian Lee, Brenda Lee, Alan Tuckett and Linda Mahoney; front, Brian Campbell, Wayne Woodward, Tim Mahoney and Joe Colflesh. Absent were Amy Tuckett, Marrie Gallegos, Cindy Fickett, Wade Nuffer, Lulu Montano and Dare Venever. Garden ' 0 ad iO FALL IS A GREAT TIME TO KILL WEEDS & FERTILIZE LAWNS A Ol Mr 'W Kills 31 ffi MORGRO - Dandelions iU r - Spurge - Clover - Many others Contains Trimec 2 in 1 '"Vi H 13 Professional Turf Food feed iceedfujsand Tmmc am won J 20 IBS FKOSfTBEATSSOOOSO FT IRON j 1 WL 24 2, WEEDIT Ragutar $19.99 Each II 2,-- 17 Lawn Weed Regular $13.98 Each Killer Powerful triple action for effective broadleaf weed control. Controls dandelion, spurge, chickweed, morning glory and TRIMEC Barlow Insurance clinched the winning position in the co-e-d Red League softball playoffs. Players are: back, Guy Miya, left, Lee Roberts, Brian Pierce, Lynn Adams and Kim Hutchinson; front, Stephanie Maguire, left, Mike Cairmetaro and Keely Adams. Absent were Sandra Heaston, Lie Menis, Mark Maguire, Shawn Tuturow and Shellee Coleman. Credit cards have sports emblems By DENNIS HINKAMP Consumer Information Writer Utah State University Ypu know those checks with the cute little descriptive pictures on them fishing poles, tennis rackets, deer and elk frolicking about? Well, now you can get this sort of thing on your credit card. wait, theres more! You not only get frolicking wildlife on your card, you get a cause and a new way to donate money. These affinity cards, as theyre called, arc more than just descriptive of your hobbies, they arc a new way of supporting your favorite charity or organization. They arc available through alumni associations, the Sierra Cmb, labor unions, Ducks Unlimited and just about any organization that wants to promote its cause. There are several versions of the same basic concept. The group may But as the ads go get a flat tec, maybe five cents, every time the card is used. Another option is that the organization gets a flat fee for every card issued in its name. Banks are still in the business of making money, so whats in it for them? Well, since most of us already have at least one credit card of some sort, banks need to either take business from each other or try to convince consumers they ncca an additional card. When organizations go to a bank to start up an affinity card arrangement, the bank usually gets a list of higher income, lower risk credit card possibilities than they would from the general public. So, by promoting affinity cards banks can increase their numbers of reliable customers. What do consumers get out of this deal? Usually they get a preferred interst rate of percentage points lower than the same bank issues to applicants outside the group. They may also get a waived or lower 2 26 & a bank with a 6 percent lower interest rate on its credit cards. According to Jean Lown, consumer economist in the Utah State University college of family life, if you are a frequent credit card user and often carry over a balance from month to month, youre probably better off loo king for the lowest interest rate card and just writing a check to your favorite charity or organization. She says other possible drawbacks arc that you might be tempted to use credit more frequently and incur more debt than you would under normal circumstances. GetRidofYour Fd nutsance Pests Earwigs -Roaches Boxeider Bugs -Spiders -Ants gallons. FREE LAWN SPRAYER with purchase of Quart Size limited supply 1 UwMomoIXnbei around fbundOona, lawns aid ornament -- I j pMnga 1 j Clearance Sale Clearance Sale SNveriace Vines Trumpet Vines i gal. i gallon Honeysuckle Vines All 99 sizes Wisteria Vines 2 4H ,rf 0 T 50 5 gallon Off 14 in m ta 2 Pyracantha igai. l7H Llacs - al colors 4-- M" 99 I 3 other weeds. Pints, quarts annual tec, a nifty looking card and a relatively painless way to support their favorite organization. At first glance, it may seem like a no lose situation. However, just because the issuing bank offers a lower interest rate for affinity cards, doesnt mean there arent banks that offer still lower rates. Through careful shopping you may be able to find o: :3I M 620 N ,34,5gl.,9,l 5 gai. 9 GARDEN CENTER All J. 11 500 202-042- 1 W, BOUNTIFUL Consult a Certified Nurseryman Consult a Professional STORE HOURS Mon.-Fi- i. ! w il Season Gift and Garden Cantor Tit n4lip ,A JMJ 1 f |