Herald & Untem 10 OctoBer '64 • 5J

Rx * . H^llh Watrh by Or Robert C. Heir™*

• Respecting the confidence of two Health Watch readers, 1 will not publish their letters. The public should know that these women wrote to tell of the early detection of their breast cancer. They wrote because they learned about mammography from this column and that is how their cancer was detected. Both were able to have a combination of small lump removals and short term radiotherapy with good hopes for total cure. The good news about mammography is growing. New data from the Netherlands finds a 50-70 percent reduction of, breast cancer deaths in women who are screened by mammography. In New York an insurance plan conducted a similar study which showed that women offered mammography and physical exam had a onethird reduction in mortality from breast cancer. IN EUROPE the rates were even better. The death rate for mammography-screened women coming to approximately 30 percent of those who were not so screened who had cancer. In my experience some women have feared mammography because they believe the radiation might be harmful. Modern mammography equipment uses such low dose radiation as to make such fears groundless. Another factor occa- < sionally causing reluctance is the discomfort in widows, nuns, and other women who are concerned they might have to bare their breasts before a male doctor. I The local radiology < center, maintains the prac- !

tice of having only special ly trained female radiolog: technicians conduct thi test. Thus potential embar rassment is avoided. A FEAR OF younger ant middle-aged women is tha of potentially disfiguring surgery, or simply surgery itself, and the fear of death New surgical technique; are so superb that fre quently only a tiny sectioi of breast may need to b< removed when cancer i; caught early. This ofter heals well, leaving shape!) breasts. Keep in mind that most lumps will turn out to be benign when tested through biopsy with a skinny needle. This is a painless test that usually leaves no permanent scar. Benign lumps can generally he left alone. It is saving your life that we are talking about. Several women who feared their husbands' reactions to news of their breast cancer learned . they had sold their spouses terribly snort. YOUR MATE loves you for who you are, not your shape. No matter howmuch your figure is a source of pleasure, your life is more important to him than your appearance. If you doubt me, just ask him. Make no mistake: breast cancer untreated can kill. Try to help yourself to overcome these fears. Reades are encouraged to write in about their experiences with cancer. Your words may be of great help to others. Address letters to: Robert . Beitman, M.D., 116 N. Main. St., Cape May Court House, N.J. 08210 Dr. Beitman is president-elect of the Cape May County Unit of the American Cancer Society.

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Jezebeiy^^ She lies on the cushion, Displaying her charm. Carefully sprawled, Her head on her arms. Her hair is in silhouette — So soft and so fine. I know I am hers And she is not mine., Her pose is variety, Now alluring, now coy. I know it's a pose, But I don't know her ploy. Is she merely relaxing? As simple as that? — What is it she wishes? I'm not sure of this cat. By Mary A, Larew

i ^ Autumn Thahills have changed their color scheme To please October's gayer theme, For Gold and brown and scarlet red The leaves are turning overhead; The sun so fierce in mid-July. Is tranqil in the noonday sky. The cornstalks march in endless row Across the fields where pumpkins grow, The air is pungent for it lives With spices only autumn gives; Like seasoned smell of burning wood That in some forest long has stood, Or wholesome apples, ripe and fair Displayed in orchards everywhere. , Alas, that beauty should decay, That loveliness must pass away And only leave a brittle leaf To fill my heart with sudden grief. By Viney Endicott

Social Security Questions and Answers

Q. I will be retiring soon, and I need some information on Medicare. How can I get this information? • A. Contact any Social Security office for information on Medicare. Q. Does Medicare pay for dental care? A. Medicare medical insurance can help pay for 1 dental care only if it involves (1) Surgery of the jaw or related structures, (2) Setting fractures of the jaw>ar facial bones, or (3) Services that would be covered when provided by a doctor. If \you need to be \ hospitalized because of the ) severity of a dental pro—cedure, Medicare can cover your hospital stay even if the dental care itself is not covered by Medicare. Q. I've lost my Medicare card. What should I . do? A. Call any Social Security office right away and request a new card. • Q MY MOTHER has been offered a policy which would protect her against hospital and doctor bills if she developed cancer. Both her parents died of cancer. Do you think it's a good idea? «A. We can't advice any p£>son on specific coverage they feel will meet their circumstances. As a general rule, however, the "Guide for Health Insurance for People with Medicare" notes that policies covering a single specified disease are too limited in scope to provide

reasonable supplementary Medicare protection.

Joyride III By Libby Demp forrest

You send a kid off to college for an education and what does he get? A nickname. After f 1 son left for coliege, I worried how he was adjusting to college life. ' So #2 son and I decided to give f 1 son a call one night after dinner. We tried the number a couple of times, but the line was always busy. "Why is the line always busy?" #2 son asked "The phone is in the hallway and everybody uses it," I said, remembering the day I had helped #1 son move into the dorm. WE KEPT TOYING the number until finally the line was open. Somebody's voice answered. I asked for #1 son by name and room number. "Who?',' the voice on the other end asked I repeated #l's name and room number. "Oh," the voice said. "You mean 'Stud'" '■ •"Stud'?" I asked "I'll get him," the voice said. I heard some voices in the background. Then, finally f l's voice came on the line. "HI, MOM." said #1. "Let me talk, let me talk," *2 insisted I handed him the phone. ^ "Hey, buddy boy. old brother, how's it going up there in college?" asked #2 son #2 hung onto the receiver while I stood by. "Hey, buddy boy, old brother, how come they call you 'Stud' up there?" asked #2. "No kidding," #2 said into th^, mouthpiece "That's wild." "What's wild?" I asked. * "In a minute. Man*," said #2. "Nothin'," said #2 into the phone. "It was just Mom." "LET ME TALK," I sulked. "I'm paying for this call. The phone's in my name but I never get to use it." "Okay, buddy boy, old brother, nice talking to you. Glad to hear everything's going so great," #2 said into the phone, then handed me the receiver. "Hello," I said, "bow come we had to ask for 'Stud' before they knew who you were?" Silence for a minute, then, "Mom, everybody has a nickname up here," said #1. "But, 'Stud'?" I asked. t "It wasn't my idea. Mom," said »1 son '"Stud"', I repeated. "It's just a nickname." said #1. "But nicknames have a way of hanging on. How do you expect to go far with a name like that?" I asked #2 grabbed the phone "Did you hear what Mom said?" #2 yelled into the phone. "She wants to know how far you can go."

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