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PAGE 9 - PLAINDEALER - FRIDAY. APRIL 27.1979 UNDERSTANDING ALCOHOLISM a health column from the Alcohol, Drug Abuse, and Mental Health Administration U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Alcohol and Cancer Federal authorities in the fields of alcoholism and can­ cer have joined forces to ex­ amine the relationship be­ tween two of the leading causes of death and disability in America. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcohol­ ism and the National Cancer Institute (NCI) recently staged an Alcohol and Cancer Workshop which drew more than 50 experts from both fields. The conference focused on two areas of concern: al­ cohol as a carcinogen or can­ cer-causing agent; and alcohol use and abuse among cancer patients. The general opinion of the health professionals was that alcohol is probably a carcino­ gen, whether acting on its own or working in combina­ tion with, other carcinogens, such as nicotine. One scientist reported that the majority of patients suffering from cancer of the head, neck, and esoph­ agus were regular drinkers and/or tobacco smokers. Several workshop papers re­ ported that heavy drinking could directly affect cancer • development by irritating body tissue, by promoting the spread of viruses, and by weakening immunological sys- tems. When a chronic drinker is diagnosed as a cancer patient, the physician must treat the drinking problem along with the disease. Several confer­ ence participants stated that doctors must learn to recog­ nize an alcohol problem and that they should confer with psychiatrists, clergy, and sup­ portive organizations such as Alcoholics Anonymous to pro­ vide a total treatment pro­ gram. Such programs should in­ clude counseling for families of the cancer patient. As one doctor pointed out, a patient's family can complicate the therapeutic picture by de­ fending the patient's drinking habit or by drinking heavily to cope with their own grief. Dr. Diane Fink, director of the NCI Division of Cancer Control and Rehabilitation, remarked at the beginning of the conference that lifestyle, including "what we eat, what we drink, and what we smoke," may be the "single most important factor in can­ cer causation." Fink was confident that the collaboration between the two fields would continue long after the workshop "to iden­ tify gaps in knowledge that re­ quire further research." In 1966-7 Sir Francis Chichester circumnavigated the wor ld in his yacht G i p s y M o t h , sailing 29,000 miles in 226 days. vou can BanH on it! Presented b\ STATE BANK OF RICHMOND member F.D.M.. K e n n e d y h a l f dollars, 40% silver, are rapidly disappearing from circulation. In­ dications are that only about one in every 350 half dollar coins is a 40% silver piece. Most of these are ending up in the shops of coin dealers and are being hoarded by coin collectors. If you are a coin collector, there is another group of coins which might interest you. Combining history with a solid in vestment, U. S. "type' coins are those not being currently minted. These coins have continued to appreciate at a steady, orderly pace, offering solid collectable in­ vestment. Many of these coins, some over 150 years old, .can be had from coin dealers across the country for less than $50. You can hold a con­ temporary of Andrew Jackson or Abraham Lincoln in your hand and wonder what its history has recently been. And for a minimum investment in a safe deposit box, your collection will be protected from theft or loss . . . you can BANK on it! *V. A'. Peter & httti Alt<u & Ron//y H I f o H O I i l V I T Y \ FASHION Monday, May 7, 1979 Branded Steak House Cocktails 6:30; dinner 7:30; donation $10. Tickets on sale at Spiess. 1 Fashion, Elfin-Crystal Like * Airstep heels $30 Mutterperl clutch $18 Eisenberg chain $20 Capri bangl^$4 For The Very VERSATILE WOMAN You Are For the decisions you make, for the places you go. (Left) The big fashion color is khaki... Caron's 3-pc. summer ensemble is accented with black T-shirt top, 8-16, $80. Smartly accessorize with straw cloth and vinyl clutch, goldtone whisper chain, black bangle and comfortable black patents. (Right) Miss Ashlee of California introduces a beautifully sheer shirtwaist for all dressy dress occasions. White, raspberry, P,S,M, $80. Complete the mood with an iridescent multi-colored station chain, white vinyl clutch, white leather strap heels. BETTER DRESSES. ELGIN AND CRYSTAL LAKE Connie heels $29 Eisenberg chain $15 Mutterperl clutch $12 ACCESSORIES ELGIN AND CRYSTAL LAKE BUY WITH CASH OR YOUR SPIESS CREDIT CARD Mdste' Charge Bank Amencard X ELGIN FREE PARKING CRYSTAL LAKE FREE PARKING JANE PAGE, PERSONAL SHOPPE ticket MIMitn «r« 2 kauri. ipper Nek (l|i> Plan Parkin Direct eatr, .Ma Spiess tkra eaelaiet ra*p. • Ca.«.i«t tret pa*"! <•' H" can at Cu«UI Malt • far Elfin Jtire. call ker at 741 -4300 far HtKecr, Ceeat, .tare call ker at Crjstal like. «5 *W