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"t None. ne FAROT AY yarn "WEEKEND STAR" UQATD AAINIIWY Ae Mammograms help diagnose cancer in its earliest stages: Durham Health Department To decrease deaths from breast cancer, Durham Region Health Department is encourag- ing women over the age of 50 to have a mammogram every two years. Research has shown that mammog- raphy is effective in find- ing small breast cancers that cannot be detected through a breast physical examination. "According to a 1999 Durham Region Health Department survey, women in Durham Region are doing well with 77 per cent of those aged 50 to 69 indicating that they've had a mammogram in the last two years," says Sandra Fujino-Timothy, a public health nurse with the health department. - Organized breast screening programs have the advantage of having systematic procedures to ensure top quality mam- mograms occur and results are followed-up, promoting early detec- tion. In Ontario, the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP), a service coordinated by Cancer Care Ontario, is a program Mia geared toward women 50 years of age and older. In Durham Region, the OBSP site is Port Perry Imaging, 462 Paxton St., Port Perry. To book an appointment call 905-985-9727. The OBSP offers screening mammography and information on breast self-examination. In addi- tion, the program sends out reminder letters to notify women when it's time for their next mam- mogram. make appointments directly with the OBSP or appointments can be made through their doc- tor. "Early detection through a mammogram has allowed us to identify numerous women who are in the early stages of breast cancer," explains Dr. Robert Kyle, Medical Officer of Health for Durham Region. "Early intervention has allowed these women to lead healthy lives today because they have had the benefit of breast screening with mammog- raphy." £2073 en 2 rh TY I Women can APPLE DAY: Members of the local Scouting move- ment were out and about the Port Perry area last Friday evening and Saturday selling apples as part of their annual Apple Days fundraiser. Those pur- chasing the fresh fruits were asked to make a small FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2000 - 31 JEFF MITCHELL / PORT PERRY STAR donation, of which will be used by the local troupe to cover the costs associated with running the pro- gram. Here, Don Bark, left, and Jamie Corneal, both members with the Port Perry Venturers, show off some of the goods available. 4 : FINANC Shelter "SEE. from Winters Blast... SNOW CAB FOR JUST (At the time of purchase suggested retail $134.00) WITH THE RURCHASE OF ANY NEW CUB = oo : | CADET SNOWTHROWER YOU CAN BUY A fol oy 1G QUANITITIES ARE LIMITED SO HURRY! & ASK YOUR DEALER FRO DETAILS Jo Canadian winters. They're tough and they're tough to beat. But you can be tougher and ii i¢ you can win. All you have to do is drop in to W nd winning 1 Hub International, your local Cub Cadet 0 dealer. Ask him to show you his line-up of snow blowers for 2000, Choose one and the ASR "rad Op GUO Sa th