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12-()rono,Weekly Times, Wednesday, December 7, 1988 Dj ,ASK YOUR f PHARMACIST by Marie Rocchi, B.Sc. Phm., ' Councillor, Ontario Pharmacists' Association X L Community Pharmacist, Shoppers Drug Mart College offers expanded Industrial Training We pay attention to most signs because we know they are meant to protect us from danger. When it comes to cancer, there are important important signs you should know because the quicker you can recognize them,, the sooner you can take action. This year, at least half of all Canadians diagnosed with cancer for the first time will be alive and well 5 years after treatment; This number could be increased greatly if more people knew and reacted quickly to warning signs that could mean cancer. Most of these signs also signal other medical problems - they indicate indicate that something is not right with your state of health, and that you may have a type of cancer at an early stage, when it can be treated most successfully. In trying to be aware of the early signs of cancer, there is a general rule to follow: the minute you become aware of anything that does not look or-feel right, check it out with your doctor. If you have a mole that becomes abnormally large or changes in any other way," report this to your doctor doctor right away. Any persistent change in bowel habits could signal cancer of the colon or rectum. Prolonged Prolonged » diarrhea, persistent constipation constipation or alternating between the two should be checked with your doctor. Blood in the stool can be an important sign of bowel cancer. Rectal bleeding should always be in vestigated immediately, even in people who are known to have hemorroids. Pain in the upper abdomen, persistent persistent loss of appetite, vomiting of blood and unexplained weight loss are all signs of stomach cancer: Any of these should be reported to your doctor. Sore throat, loss of voice, hoarseness that will not go away - any of these may be a sign of cancer of the larynx. A persistent cough or blood in the sputum or phelgm could indicate lung cancer. Check any such symptoms out with your doctor. Any of these signs, don't necessarily mean cancer, but they are all changes from normal health which should be discussed- with your doctor. Chances are you don't have cancer. But why take chances? For more information on the early-warning signs of cancer, ask your Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacist. pharmacist. Board News (Continued from page 11) equal footing with students from richer boards." But Stewart added that preparing students for careers shouldn't be the sole objective of the school system, "it is also our job to educate their hearts and their souls," she said, referring to the im- Durham College Oshawa is pleased pleased to announce jhe formation of the new "Industrial Training Centre" Centre" in its Faculty of Skills Development. Development. The mandate of the new centre is to expand and promote Industrial Training Programs currently available at the College, targeted for the Business, Construction and Industrial Sector?- The commitment commitment is to better serve the training needs of companies in the Durham Region and surrounding areas. The College has an impressive history of industrial training ranging ranging from fundamental training to basic technology to high technology. For companies who have specific training needs, the College can provide provide assistance to develop a training plan, generate the necessary cur- portance she feels arts programs play. Stewart was acclaimed to the position. Port Hope lawyer Wilf Day was elected to the position of Vicechairperson Vicechairperson of the Board. Day has served as a trustee for six years. He told the Board he feels the most important important issue over the next three years involves working with the separate school board, involvement with other public school boards in the lobby for increased provincial funding for education and "putting our position forward with other boards." riculum, provide qualified'instructors qualified'instructors as well as offer suggestions for suitable funding mechanisms to defray training costs. The personnel at the new Industrial Industrial Training Centre would be most willing to discuss any or all of your: present or future training needs. For further information please contact; Mr. Peter Griffin (Senior Industrial Training Consultant) Consultant) or Mr. Barry Stedman-Smith (Chairman) at the College 576-0210. The Corporation of the TOWN OF NEWCASTLE PUBLIC NOTICE TO ITS CITIZENS APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS AND COMMITTEES Applications will be received by the undersigned in writing or by telephone until Friday, December 9,1988, from any eligible person who would like to be considered considered for appointment or re-appointment to the Land Division Committee. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and include their name, address and telephone number and any qualifications or experience experience associated with this Committee. Patti L. Barrie, A.M.C.T.(A) Town Clerk Town of Newcastle 40 Temperance Street Bowmanville, Ontario L1C3A6 Telephone: 623-3379 , Date of Pubticafion: December 7, 1988 P.O. A2284