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CAPE GAZETTE, Friday, Jan. 19 - Jan. 25, 2001 - 45 Cancer Watch CDC releases cervical cancer detection rates by race and ethnicity Alaskan Native American women have highest rates The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced the first race- and eth- nic-specific rates of cervical can- cer detection from its national screening program for low- income, uninsured women. The data were published in the January 2001 issue of "Cancer Causes and Control". Among women receiving their first National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP)-funded Papanicolau (Pap) test between 1991 and 1998, American Indian or Alaska Native (AllaN) women had the highest proportion of abnormal tests - 4.4 percent, followed by African- Americans - 3.2 percent, whites - 3.0 percent, Hispanics - 2.7 per- cent, and Asians/Pacific Islanders (A/PI) - 1.9 percent. White women had the highest rate of serious cervical lesions detected by biopsy - 9.9 per 1,000 Pap tests, followed by Hispanics - 7.6, African-Americans - 7.1, AI/ANs -6.7, and A/PIs - 5.4. American Indian or Alaska Native women were more likely than oth- ers to report never having had a prior Pap test, and African- American women were more like- ly not to receive follow-up after diagnosis of a serious cervical lesion. "These data remind us that women of every race and ethnic group need access to the poten- tially life-saving benefits of regu- lar cervical cancer screening," said Dr. James S. Marks, director of CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. "CDC is com- mitted to continuing to work to make sure this happens." Established in 1990, the screen- ing and early detection program has grown from eight states in 1991 to 50 states, six U.S. territo- ries, the District of Columbia, and 12 American Indian/Alaska Native organizations in 2000. Since the program's inception through March 2000, more than 2.7 million breast and cervical cancer screening tests have been provided by the program to more than 1.7 million women. A total of 912,688 women received 1,480,590 Pap tests. During the same period, the pro- gram diagnosed 39,456 cases of precancerous cervical conditions and 667 cases of invasive cervical cancer. The program also pro- vides educational information to women and health-care providers about the need for these life-sav- ing screening tests. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers that affect women, but women still die unnecessarily because the cancer is often caught too late. In 2001, more than 4,600 women will die from cervical cancer. "When women are screened regularly, precancerous lesions can be detected and removed before they become cancer," said co-author Dr. Nancy C. Lee, head of CDC's cancer prevention and control program. Recognizing the value of screening and early detection in preventing unnecessary deaths, Congress passed the Breast and Cervical Cancer Mortality Prevention Act of 1990. The act authorized CDC to provide breast and cervical cancer screening services to older women, women with low incomes, and under- served women of racial and ethnic minority groups. To learn more about CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program, including eligibility requirements for free screening and treatment services, visit www.cdc.gov/can- cer/NBCCEDP or call toll-free 888-842-6355. CDC protects people's health and safety by pre- venting and controlling diseases and injuries; enhances health decisions by providing credible information on critical health issues; and promotes healthy liv- ing through strong partnerships with local, national and interna- tional organizations. Carolyn J. Gover M.A., N.C.C., L.P.C.M.H. 2001: Learn Coping Skills for our Fast-paced Millennium World 25 YEARS Help for Winter Doldrums & EXPERIENCE Seasonal Affective Disorder Depressive & Addictions Disorders COUPLES • ADULTS • TEENS • CHILDREN Rehoboth Beach: (302) 226-3661 Briefly Breast cancer screening offered by Bayhealth Bayhealth Medical Center's Breast Cancer Detection Program is offering low cost screening mammograms and breast self- examination program for anyone who meets the established guide- lines. Those guidelines include women age 35 and older who have never had a mammogram; women age 40 and older; and women over 35 who have not had an abnormal mammogram in two years, whose insurance does not cover screening mammograms, have a high insurance deductible or have no insurance. Screening will be held at the Women's Wellness & Resource Center in Milford. To schedule an appoint- ment, call 877-453-7107. CAMPsafe offers HIV testing, counseling CAMPsafe, a CAMP Rehoboth outreach program, is offering HIV testing and counseling as part of its prevention services for gay and bisexual men. Certified CAMPsafe staff will be available from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays, and from 3 to 6 p.m., Thursdays. Testing will be conducted at the Sussex County AIDS Committee at 107 South State St. in Rehoboth. To make an appoint- ment. call 644-1090. Breast cancer healing retreat set Jan. 25 Beebe Medical Center is host- ing a free one-day breast cancer healing retreat for women from l0 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25, at St. Matthew's by the Sea UMC in Fenwick Island. The goal of the retreat is to provide breast cancer patients or survivors with an opportunity to share their experiences. Guest speaker, Dr. Steven Berlin, OB/GYN from Bayside Health Association, will discuss alternative or comple- mentary breast cancer treatment options. Lunch will be provided. Preregistration is required by call- ing the Beebe Department of Integrative Health at 645-3528. WHAT'S:THE BEST journal of the "American Council of Exercise" ilieates that abdomi- nal roller machines are no better at strengthening-the abdominal mus s eles than traditional strengthening exercises like basic crunches: and oblique crunches performed vith- out assistance from these devices; Submittedby Robert Cairo. ':: licensed physical therapist at "" lidewater Physical Therapy. For information, call 945-5111. i gourmet meals served on fine china, to appointed traditional interiors accented with fine furnishings, we believe presentation does matter. But Brandywine's presentation is only the first step. Care is the real cornerstone of our assisted living program. that offers a worry-free lifestyle. Care that goes beyond comfort and convenience. Caregivers who are there 24/7 to ensure health and wellness. In short, care exceed your