Show nrT" Page 22 — The Herald Journal Logan Utah Thursday February 23 1995 I I Ann Landers FOXTROT BY BILL ItUTOI AtflbKt WOVE 3UST BOM TOtDTW OEfcMIM HAS KUfi) HEKSClf AND DC ANGUISH WHS lblMtoWlbuRSElFUfeN YMt OWN SMam OK DEAR ANN LANDERS: On the morning of my mammogram last August 1 opened the paper to your column The first letter was from a woman who had breast pain and was told not to worry about it because painful lumps were not cancerous The writer found out later that her painful lump was indeed cancer I too was having breast pain although I could feel no lump My doctor had recommended that I get a mammogram when I turned 35 Because of the pain I scheduled the mammogram a month before my 35th birthday My mammogram showed a suspicious area too small to be felt It was biopsied and I was diagnosed with breast cancer Although the tumor was very small the cancer had spread to two of my lymph nodes I've since had a mastectomy and am now taking chemotherapy I have read many articles saying that mammograms have little or no benefit to women under 35 My personal experience has shown this to be untrue If I had waited until I was older it could have been a fatal mistake I was fortunate to have had pain to due me in that something was wrong I wonder how many women have breast cancer at a young age and have no idea it is there I feel certain that the mammogram saved my life Please tell your readers that mammograms can benefit them even if they are under 35 Breast pain or lumps should never be ignored no matter what the age Sign me — Been There in Alabama DEAR ALABAMA: Many thanks for a letter that is sure to save lives Among my millions of readers several will surely follow your advice and by so doing live to a ripe old age DEAR ANN LANDERS: Recently I met a man who swept me off my feet We were perfect together When “Ike” asked me to marry him I didn't accept but neither did I decline 1 simply told him I thought we should give it more tima-Whad been dating for only two and a half months Ike had been married before and was very frank about why the marriage lasted only a short tiiwg He said the girl claimed she was pregnant but refused to go to the doctor because she was single So he married her After he found out she was NOT pregnant he decided he could no longer trust her Ftprn then on it was downhill all the way Ann I am 19 and pregnant The baby is Ike’s Since I told him three weeks ago we have spoken only once In that conversation he said the reason he did not return my calls was because “we don’t have anything to talk about” He added “After the ehild is bom I am going to demand a blood test” Since Ike refuses to be supportive of me and his baby I do not want to give the baby his name If I don’t will it hurt my chances of getting child support? Should I continue to attempt to get Ike to come with me for my doctor appointments even though he ignores the messages I leave on his machine? 1 really need your help — Confused in Lexington Ky DEAR CONFUSED IN KENTUCKY: You need a lot more help than 1 can give you I suggest that you see a lawyer at once Ike has a legal obligation to take care of his child until he or she is 18 or 21 depending on the laws of your state Please let me hear from you I will feel better when I know you have taken my advice XTHNK ABoilT MttT-i- m DVT DBlUt USE WAS MY DMDI ' 0A6UR W AMENin BEMSA PAMClt tNSTEAa e 0 1995 Creators BY CHARLES M SCHULZ& 1 UM4EN TONIGHT I FIXED HOUR SUPPER I TRIED SOMETHING NEU) INSTEAD OF STIRRING IT CLOCKWISE I STIRRED IT I COULP TELL THE RIGHT AWAY DIFFERENCE counterclockwise ttXJKDCIW WHAT TIME OF YEAR IT 1ST Syndicate Inc Horoscope For Friday Feb 24 1995 23-A- ug ‘ Your birthday You may do more traveling in the year ahead Although your trips might not cover great distances your experiences and adventures will provide you with a wealth of pleasant memories PISCES (Feb 20) Challenging developments today will arouse more of your strong than your negative ones In fact they’ll make you feel like a winner ARIES (March 19) Today could be pay back time for a favor you recently did for someone Heshe is in a position to be helpful and will do so if asked TAURUS (April 20) Take notes of an associate’s procedures today if they are successful You might learn something valuable that you can use to your advantage later GEMINI (May 20) You may find less resistance today to the changes you’ve been wanting to make Now that the impediments are removed go into action CANCER (June 22) Those whose cooperation you need will be more responsive to your requests if you’re willing to help them Be sure what you do also benefits the other guy 20-Mar- ch positive-- qualities 21-Ap- ril 20-M- ay 21-Ju- 21-Ju- LEO (July 22) You might gain unusually large rewards today from an endeavor to update or transform an important project into something more useful and functional VIRGO (Aug 22) What you cannot accomplish on your own today can be achieved through a dedicated team effort The secret will be in picking theright people to back you up LIBRA (Sept 23) You will need to involve yourself in something truly productive to get a sense of satisfaction today If you don’t you might feel like you’re wasting time SCORPIO (Oct 22) Participating in activities today unrelated to your routine duties could renew your outlook and attitude You need a change so don’t feel guilty for having fun SAGITTARIUS (Nov 21) It might be necessary to prime the pump a bit to make money today Do not be afraid to spend a little if you can gain a lot n CAPRICORN (Dec 19) You need a degree of freedom and independence today so don’t lace yourself into a tight itinerary Leave ample room for impromptu developments b AQUARIUS (Jan 19) There is a possibility you might be able to collect on an old loan today that you’ve been ready to write off There is a lesson in this about patience ne ly 23-Se- pt 23-O- ct 24-N- ov 23-D- ec 22-Ja- 20-Fc- 0 1995 Newspaper Enterprise Assn DiVGott! DEAR DR GOTT: I have irritable bowel syndrome Prior to IBS this condition was known as stomach spasms or nervous stomach Can you advise 'what the country doctor of years gone by gave to his patients for a nervous stomach? Is there any harm in taking one Alka Seltzer in water each day? DEAR READER: I am certain that irritable bowel syndrome has been around for centuries — under other names In addition to the two terms you mention irritable bowel was known as “spastic colon” No matter the symptoms are the same: gas bloating abdominal cramping diarrhea or constipation Patients with IBS have no demonstrable abnormalities in the colon rather difficulties arise — especially during times of stress — when the intestine is over-stimulat- ed One (but effective) remedy for the ed gas of irritable bowel was rhubarb and soda This bland and harmless liquid was standard stock in most I don’t pharmacies years ago — and it did help know if it’s still available in drugstores By The Associated Press Today is Thursday Feb 23 the 54th day of 1995 There arc 311 days left in the year Today's Highlight in History: Fifty years ago on Feb 23 1945 during World War II US Marines on Iwo Jima captured Mount There is no reason not to take one a day if that prevents your symptoms of IBS for which there is no standard drug therapy DEAR DR GOTH My husband has celiac sprue Planning meals is a real chore He’s not supposed to have barley wheat rye or oats Do you nave a suggestions for meal planning? DEAR READER: Celiac disease is a type of maldigestion caused by an allergy to gluten a cereal protein found in grains When patients with this disorder consume wheat rye barley or oats they suffer diarrhea anemia weight loss bone pain rashes and other symptoms The diagnosis is' made by blood tests and intestinal biopsy Treatment consists of avoiding foods This diet is so restrictive that it may be difficult to follow without professional assistance Therefore I suggest that your husband enlist the services of a registered dietitian who can help you plan a diet with which your husband feels comfortable 0 1995 Newspaper Enterprise Asia Alka-Seltz- er gluten-containi- ng Suribachi and raised the American flag A larger flag was then brought in to replace the first the second was captured in the famous picture taken by Associated Press photographer Joe Rosenflag-raisi-ng thal On this date: In 1685 composer George Frideric Handel was born in Germany Crossword N Sun pooch 40 Adherent of S Tropical -- — — 11 13 iff i Datarmiration 40 Bo FBB’ nouncod 49 GStSf? 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