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Show B4 The Emery County Review, Tuesday, July 8, 2008 LIFELONG HEALTH Early detection helps in fight against prostate cancer Continued from Page B2. Despite all this information, many men continue to screen for prostate cancer well into their 80s, having an annual digital rectal examination to evaluate the prostate and measuring the “prostate-specific antigen,” or PSA level, in the blood. If a nodule is felt on the prostate or the PSA is elevated, an urologist biopsies the prostate to identify possible cancer. If cancer is diagnosed, it is treated with surgery, radiotherapy, or both. Many are treated with medications to eradicate circulating testosterone to slow the rate of growth of the cancer. Unfortunately, treatment is not without complications and can greatly impair quality of life, especially for older men. Urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction are quite common. Irradiation can lead to chronic inflammation of the bladder and the bowel, and the anti-testosterone therapy causes loss of muscle, fatigue and deconditioning. Additionally, it can inter- fere with memory. When therapy neither prolongs nor improves the quality of life, it is time to discuss other options. Knowing when and how to be screened and treated for prostate cancer can be quite confusing. The traditional screening tools of PSA testing and digital rectal exams are controversial. Unfortunately, the PSA test is riddled with problems of false positives. For 12 with elevated PSAs, biopsies identify only three with prostate cancer. And even when prostate cancer is diagnosed, aggressive therapy may not be warranted. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the definitive screening group for preventing disease, states that “the evidence is insufficient to recommend for or against routine screening for prostate cancer using PSA testing or digital rectal examination.” With the many mixed messages on screening and treatment, it is important to be an empowered consumer of health care at every age. For all of my male pa- tients, these are my recommendations: Between the ages of 50 and 70, a PSA and digital rectal examination should be done annually. If you have a strong family history of cancer, or your ethnicity is black, you may need to be screened from age 40 and on. If the PSA is only modestly elevated, the test should be repeated three and six months later. If no real change is noted, then further aggressive care is not warranted. If the PSA rises rapidly, further testing must be done. After the age of 75, I do not recommend PSA measurements, but the prostate should be examined by a digital rectal examination. Only if a large nodule is felt should further work-up be considered. And if you are ANSWER MAN Answers from Page B2 1. Chubby Checkers launched The Twist. 2. This was one of the Beatles early hits. 3. The first film by Elvis was “Love Me Tender,” which was also a hit record. 4. The Rolling Stones . 5. Buddy Holly was on the plane with Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper. 6. Ray Charles sang that Georgia peach of a song. 7. This was one of many hits by the Osmonds with solos by Donny and Marie. 8. Fats Domino recorded this hit. 9. The Supremes “Stopped” us. 10. Haley’s classic was “Rock Around the Clock.” Take “The Answer Man” to work or to school. Challenge your friends for “Bragging Rights.” Send your questions and answers to: The Answer Man, Andy Seamans, Horizon House #603, 1300 Army Navy Dr., Arlington, VA 22202. Copyright 2008 Creators Syndicate Inc. Brennan Thayne Cox Verla Lowe HUNTINGTON – Our teardrop from heaven, Brennan Thayne Cox, age 4, returned to his loving Heavenly Father on July 3, 2008 at Primary Children’s Hospital. He was born April 14, 2004 to Michael Thayne and Montica Mangum Cox in Price, Utah. Brennan is a loving, caring, happy, rowdy, brave, energetic, snuggly boy who loved playing in the outdoors, hunting bugs, playing baseball, jumping on the trampoline, being a superhero, playing with his sister, and playing Star Wars with his dad. His favorite TV shows were He-Man, Scooby Doo and Curious George. Some of his favorite pastimes were to walk to Grandpa Dukers house and being called his “Lil’ Cowboy,” where he loved riding on Grandpas’ tractor. He also loved going to Grandpa T’s mountain in Joe’s Valley, where he turned over all of Grandpa’s rocks as he taught everyone the thrill of hunting bugs. His favorite colors are green and red and he loved to eat pizza rolls. He is a very smart boy who loved books and loved to learn, especially at pre-school with his friends. He will always be remembered as a loving peacemaker that cared for everyone and was always there to say, “I love you.” He is survived by his parents; his sister, Jaceleigh Rose Cox; grandparents, Thayne and Carol Cox of Orangeville, UT; and Monty and Marcia Mangum of Huntington, UT; great grandparents, Ruth Cox of Orangeville and Jack and Frances Davis, also of Orangeville; many aunts and uncles and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his Great-grandfather, Fred Cox; Great-grandmother, Plomo Johnson; and Great-grandparents, Darwin and Leola Mangum. Funeral services were held Monday, July 7, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Huntington LDS 1st Ward Chapel (115 S. 400 E.). A viewing was held Sunday, July 6, 2008 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Huntington LDS 1st Ward and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment was in the Huntington City Cemetery. Services were in the care of Fausett Mortuary. The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, expressions of love and concern. Green River, UT: Verla Lowe, 93, of Green River, UT, passed away July 2, 2008 at her daughter’s home in Taylorsville, UT. She was born April 3, 1915, the seventh of ten children of Wallace and Amanda (Watson) Curtis in Aurora, UT. She grew up in Green River and graduated from Green River High School where she was the Valedictorian. Verla met the love of her life, Norman Lowe, at the Coconut Grove Dance Hall in Salt Lake City. They were married December 25, 1936 in Green River, UT. Their Marriage was later Solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple on April 14, 1967. Together they were blessed with four wonderful children. Verla was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she served in the Primary Presidency and the Relief Society Presidency among many other callings. She was a wonderful seamstress, sewing for her children and grandchildren, including wedding dresses for her three daughters. She loved spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. They were all the light of her life. She will be remembered for her kindness, sense of humor and her love for her family. Verla is survived by her four children; Myrna (Charlesdeceased) Watterson of South Jordan, UT., Norma Jean (Edward) Hansen of Green River, UT., Gary A. (Karen) Lowe of Sandy, UT., and Gayle (Kent) Olsen of Taylorsville, UT.; one sister; and 23 grandchildren; seventy great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents: husband; Norman, son-in-law; Charles Watterson; five brothers and three sister. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 8th, 2008, 11:00 a.m. at the Green River LDS Chapel. A Viewing will be held one hour prior to the services at the chapel. Internment will be at the Elgin Cemetery following the service. Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Joseph Alma Scovill After coming to Green River he worked as a barber, shaving Zane Grey many times. He tells of his memories of Butch Cassidy and recalls gun fights on Main Street. He was also friends with Jack Dempsey. He worked for the railroad for many years, ran a gas station, drove gas truck, and after retirement worked at the Missile Base as water plant operator. Our loss is Heaven’s gain!!!! Mom and Dad traveled all over and loved camping in their trailer. They were also part owners in a Drive-In Theater in Green River for many years and every night after the show he would say “turn off your speaker, turn to the right and good night”!!! Funeral services were Monday, July 7, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Green River LDS Chapel. A viewing was Monday, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., at the church, prior to the services. Interment was at the Price City Cemetery in Price. Services were in the care of Fausett Mortuary. & *Authorized Dealer* Glass In Business Since 1982 Quality Glass & Approved Sealants LIFETIME WARRANTY AGAINST LEAKAGE Complete Line of Residential Doors & Windows u Doors, Windows, Screens, & Heavy Equipment Glass We Deal Direct with Insurance Company Auto Glass u Chip & Crack Repair Mitchell Funeral Home 435-637-2668 identify prostate cancer, but also recognize those that are aggressive and warrant treatment. Until that time, be wary of treatment if the benefits are not definite. COPYRIGHT 2008 CREATORS SYNDICATE INC. HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY Continued from Page B3. TRIBUTE Green River, UT: On July 2, 2008, Green River lost it’s oldest citizen, great story teller and “rare” character. Joseph Alma Scovill passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 8, 1909 in Orangeville, Utah, the second of ten children, to Alma Ashel Scovill and Artemissia Burnett. This is where he spent his childhood before coming to Green River, Utah when he was about eighteen years old. He met the love of his life, Leona May Bigelow when she was only about thirteen or fifteen years of age, so he waited for her to turn eighteen so he could marry her. This took place June 22, 1932 at the Bigelow Farm in Green River. The marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. They had five sons and one daughter, Christopher Duane (deceased), Jolene (Glen) Dalton of Green River, UT, Lyle (Kerry) Scovill of Mesquite, NV, Loyd Scovill of Grand Junction, CO, Gary Jo Scovill of Grand Junction, CO, and Van Ray (Denise) Scovill of Idaho Falls, ID. He is survived also by one brother, Claude (Jeanne) Scovill of Orangeville, UT and one sister Emma Jean Chidester of Price, UT. He has seventeen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, and seven great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; Leona, son; Duane, brothers; Amasa, Orien, Elmer and Van, sisters; Leola, Sarah and Helen. determined to have a PSA, see an urologist only if the value is very high or rises rapidly. In the near future, newer and more sensitive tests should become available that will not only 30 W. 300 S. Orangeville, UT (435) 748-5599 Toll Free 1-866-894-8613 Serving All of Emery & Carbon County subliminally agreed to let in only what pertains to your current purpose. As your purpose widens, so does your perception. A realization comes Thursday, after which you reclaim some of your lost perception. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your soulful expressions have subtle and definite impact. The way you set the table changes the taste of the meal. What you choose from the closet ultimately affects how people see you. Where you decide to hang the wind chime is a kind of musical composition. Everything counts in this work of art called life. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). There’s a fine line between being open-minded and being gullible. This week the line is so fine that it’s virtually impossible to detect. So if you find yourself believing in someone to the point of foolishness, well, at least you were optimistic - a quality that takes you places where pessimists can never go. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). In some ways you feel like an imposter. It’s an overwhelmingly positive indication that you’ve reached beyond your own expectations of what you could accomplish and entered the realm of dreams. You’ll soon be comfortable in your new environment and will continue to grow and excel toward your ultimate goals. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You’re eager to connect this week and apt to get closer to those you target. Do be casual in social endeavors, though. When you cease to worry too much about what the other person thinks (and stop scrutinizing the every nuance of your interaction to assess motive and meaning), you stumble into love. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You may just be too darned compassionate to unleash your killer instinct on those who compete against you in business, sports or games. However, you aren’t fazed by the risk involved. Use your fearless edge in personal endeavors, especially when you compete against your own best performance. Holiday Mathis is the author of “Rock Your Stars.” If you would like to write to her, please go to www.creators. com and click on “Write the Author” on the Holiday Mathis page, or you may send her a postcard in the mail. To find out more about Holiday Mathis and read her past columns, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2008 CREATORS SYNDICATE, INC. Crossword From Page 3B. 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