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Stop cervical cancer with preventative steps
By Beth Ann Downey
bdowney@altoonamirror.com
National organizations and local doctors want women to know that though cervical cancer is a devastating disease, modern medicine has made it easily detectable and preventable.
A press release from J.C. Blair Memorial Health System, Inc. in Huntingdon states that 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annual, resulting in more than 4,000 deaths each year.
But preventative measures and regular screenings for the disease, called a Pap smear or Pap test, make it easy to combat.
“We’ve seen an exponential drop in the disease because of increased screen-ing,” said Dr. Patrick Fiero, an obstetrician/gynecologist at J.C. Blair.
Fiero recommends wo-men get a Pap smear every year. Since the invention of the Pap smear by Dr. George Papanicolaou in the 1940s, it has reduced the death rate from cervical cancer by 70 percen.
Stop cervical cancer with preventative steps
February 7, 2012 By Beth Ann Downeybdowney@altoonamirror. » Full Story
Unusually large baby makes headlines, spurs discussion
February 6, 2012
At least where babies are concerned, bigger isn’t always better.On Jan. » Full Story
Many teen mothers uninformed
February 6, 2012 ATLANTA — A new government study suggests a lot of teenage girls are clueless about their chances of getting pregnant. » Full StoryParents held responsible for underage drinking
February 1, 2012 NEW YORK — Parents of teens: If you think a drinking disaster at your kid’s party can’t happen at your house, not with your kid, because he’s a good kid, it’s time to wake up and smell the whiskey... » Full StoryColleges and suicide: When to call home
February 1, 2012 The email that arrived at Virginia Tech’s health center in November 2007 was detailed and unmistakably ominous. » Full StoryTry cinnamon bread pudding
February 1, 2012 Cinnamon buns were the inspiration for this recipe.While on their own they make a delicious breakfast, I wanted to take them a little further. » Full Story
Doughnuts, hot chocolate together at last in a cup
February 1, 2012 There is a crazy delicious new trend in milkshakes. It involves adding a slice of pie to the blender along with the milk and ice cream.That’s right — a whole slice of pie. » Full Story
Soup good choice for mom, dad
February 1, 2012 After all that heavy holiday eating, it’s good to tone it down a bit for the new year. » Full StoryYour home’s age important to determine lead exposure
February 1, 2012 WASHINGTON — If you’ve been putting off repairing a peeling windowsill, or you’re thinking of knocking out a wall, listen up: Check how old your house is. » Full StoryBlending families takes time, patience, understanding and a little humor doesn't hurt
January 31, 2012
By Kristy MacKabenFor Mirror Moms
It was the first vacation the Keths took as a blended family. » Full Story
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