The Independent-Record from Helena, Montana • Page 11

Second Section Vot: XVI No. 74 Lewis and Clark Cancer Unit to Conduct Campaign Helena, Montana, Sunday, March 26, 1961 April, Cancer Crusade Month, Will Culminate With Canvass of City April 28 By Olive Henry A break through in cor.ee hope for thousands of victims of nation's No. 2 wiil be speeded With nr.ds frohl the 1951 campaign conducted during April hy Lewis Clark County Unit of Montana division of American Cancer Society. In making the announcement. O.

K. Salhcr, president of the unit, said, "Cancer Month will he climaxed" April 2B, when scores of volunteer workers under the leadership of Dr. John Strizich, chairman, make a house-to-house canvass in a dramatic appeal for funds with which to fight- the enigmatic killer." The 1960-G1 fiscal year was entered into with Cancer Films Are Available for Group Showings Varied activities of the. local unit of American Cancer Society include maintaining a film schedule, Blanche Risken, publicity chairman, said or. pointing out that It is available for showing to social, civic or fraternal tfroups.

A proKram of film showings, followed by a question and an-twer period, instituted with 'vari ous iTA's, has proven a major interest the groups, Mrs Hisken said! Regular meetings, required by the unit's constitution, arc held by the board directors. Other activities include a slate meeting held recently in Helena, with 10 cities represented the session. A number coffee hours in the interest of the ACS are scheduled for the future un der direction of Mrs. Joyce Me chairman A major undertaking in cancer research has been the search for drugs to halt or slow down tumor growth. According to the American Cancer Society, some 50.UOO different compounds are tested annually for anti-cancer activity.

4.5 million dollar shortage in research grants, Dr. Strhich.satd in pointing out that as long asjhc' goal of American Cancer Society has not been reached, and the cause ar.d cure for cancer has not been there will he. tireless effort on behalf of scientists and: volunteer workers to fight killer. An imperative three -word sen fence, 'Triiard Your Family," will again be the theme of the annual crusade, opening April l. For the third successive year, the family theme will be used in conjunction with the life-saving phrase, "Fight Cancer With a Checkup and a Check," the chairman said.

"The combined slogan sums up the cancer problem and what to do about it. Strizich contin ued. "Cancer which strikes one in every four Americans at some time during. their lives, is one oi science's greatest riddles. Regu lar health checkups are currently the best protection against flic Checks support research and aid scientists in finding cure or preventive," lie said.

Dr. Strizich said about Americans die naecilcssly each year because they are too late i consulting a doctor. The society gives- top priority to iti educational program in an effort tc prevent the tragic loss or lite Free literature distributed by volunteers in house canvassing is dc signed to stimulate regular health checkups for early detection of cancer. It is in the earliest stag that 'cancers are readily curable. (he doctor added.

Statistics that -a mi! lion Americans now living have been cured of cancel-, dromat proof Df the effectiveness of the educational program of the Amer ican Cancer Society. The society is the only national voluntary or-ganizalion fighting cancer through research, 'eduehtiop. and service' to Sather said in reminding everyone that more funds are needed to' save more lives today and support research in it; search, to conquer cancer. TIGHT Mrs. E.

II. Hccdcr of Butte, secretary of the Montana division, American Cancer Society, is shown here speaking before a group of representatives of (he society, which gathered here for a state meeting. Other speakers at the morning session included Gov. Donald G. Nutter, LI.

Gov. T. M. Babcock, J. Hugo Aronson, 0, Sather, Blanche Hisken, Ernest Neath, and Joyce McCutchcon.

CHAIRMEN of the annual crusade for funds' by Lewis and Clark County Unit of the Auicrl- can Cancer Society, met recently to complete arrangements. They arc left fo right, slanding, Mis. Robert Keyes, west side residential; Mrs. Hal Wheat, coehsirman; Mrs. Jerry Nelson, cast Sather Asks K', Sather, president of the county unit 'of -the society, after.

interviews with several young Helena matrons, said the -follow ing reasons were given for their interest and support oi me iuuj. drive for funds: Aid Research Mrs. John Malum ot G20 Madi-n said "One way to conquer the killer is by going oul among friends and neighbors seeking financial support to aid research in the fight against cancer, Sci ence heeds adequate funds. I am glad to have a part in helping raise these funds. Mrs.

Jack C. Havens, 5.15 Stew art Homes: The educalional pro gram of the American Cancer So ciety saved my life. I took the advice of the society and went to my doctor for a routine physical examination. He discovered I had cancer, But it was delected iir time and today I am cured and healthy. Many more lives could be saved if more men and women Up-to-date information on cancer diagnosis and treatment is provided by American Cancer Society to keep doctors posted on the latest developments in cancel-control.

Half the men, women and chil dren in the U.S. who get cancer could be saved through early diagnosis and treatment, according to the American Cancel' Society. CANCER TREATMENT This machine is used for deep therapy trealmenl to aid the control of malignant tumors in cancer patients. Nurse Shirley Rrlekson Is ahWn here adjusting the mechanism of the large X-ray machine at SI, I'eter'n Hospital, A smaller machine at the hospital li Hied Weal luperflclal a cancerous nature. 'Although some progress has been made In prevention and cure of cancer, 0, K.

Sather, president Df Lewis and' Clark County Unit, American Cancer Society, pointed mil lhat ihc ACS program of education, re, search and service must be enlarged lo con fer side residential, and seated, Mrs. George De-Wolf, general chairman of residential area solicitations, who urged everyone to contribute to the April crusade, pointing out that more school children die of cancer than from any other disease. Women Qive Reasons Why They Work for Crusade Reasons why busy housewives and mothers give valuable time to the American Cancer Society are varied, but add up fo a genuine interest and belief in the efforts of the society to aid in find ing a cause and cure of the dls -I case. would take the time for a medical examination." Mrs. John Wall, 1412 North Denton: "The American Cancer Society needs more money for research, Without funds, scien tists cannot progress in arriving the answer to the cause and cure of cancer, am interested in the-society and its entire pro gram," Service (o Community.

Mrs. Ben Burgess, 1704. Sixth: "I consider it a service to my community to canvass my neigh borhood on behalf of the American Cancer Society. It is a satis faction to me to know the dollars I collect will help in the fight against a disease that could affect my family, friends and neigh bo is." Mrs. A.

J. Chrislianscn, 191E East Eighth: "1 truly believe in In One Year Deaths from cancer in Lewis and Clark County have soared from 54 to 67 persons in one year, indicative of Ihc steady rise in national cancer death irate, according to statistics. Local figures include those at the Veterans' Administration Hospital Fort Hamsun Nationally, in the number of can cer deaths per 100,000 population were in 1040, 120; I 10, 10(111. 14R. Cancer has been described as family of diseases characterized by abnormal growth and spread or cells, If the malignant process is not controlled or checked the patient will die.

However, many cancers can be cured hy surgery or raoiaiion aeiecieu early in their development. Ra diation or surgery are current methods of curing cancer though hormones, drugs and some radioactive substances have proved valuable in treatment of certain types of cancer, the American Cancer Society reported. Anyone Any Age Cancer is known lo strike anyone at any age. It affects children as well as adults, but it strikes with increasing frequency with advancing age. About 45 million Americans now living will eventually have cancer; one In every four persons, according to present rates.

Cancer will strike in approximately two out of three American families, and slntlslics show that more men lhan women have died of cancer each year since 104D. American Cancer Society is a voluntary organization of some 2,000,000 Americans united la conquer cancer, ft is the only national cancer organization fighting cancer through halnnced programs of research, education and service. Cancer Control Month The annual crusade comet lo a the American Cancer Society Everyone knows of someone who lias been lost to cancer, and we must all support research fi nancially to ultimately destroy such an enemy. An American Cancer. Society worker derives great, satisfaction out aiding tn a drive tor lunus.

i nave round a generous and heart-warming response from friends and neigh bors." Voice of Experience Mrs. Stephen Keim, Wilder: "Cancer struck our fami lies, as it has so many. I am more than glad to contact iny neighbors in the cause of the America Cancer Society, Educating the public against the dangers of cancer, as well as gathering funds with which to comhat the disease are equally important. I consider it a privilege to be able to help." climax in April, which is designated Cancer Control Month by the president of Hie United Stales. The ACS raises its funds through an independent crusade, since it is the most effective way to fight cancer, providing more funds more quickly for vital cancer research.

The independent Crusade keeps the cancer control program the hands of thosi best tiualifieil lo conduct it, sei tisls, doctors and other vol nnteers who have had long ex nonce in this field. Th.e independent crusade is ap proved hy the American' Medica Chairman Aronson Appoints Four Fine Speakers J. Hugo Aronson, IStei slate crusade chairman for the Montana division of American Cancer Society, has appointed font outstanding Montana men to the speakers bureau of the society, They are Dr. N. A.

tavre, president 01 Hie Montana ivision; Lt. Gov.T. M. llabcock lfjfiO crusade chairman; Daniel Mooney, Bntlc, 1959 crusade. chairman, and Orvln IS.

Fjnrc of liig Timber. the announcement, O. K. Sather, president of Lewis and Clark Unit, ACS, said these men take time out of their busy lives to tell the American Cancer Society story and speak in beliali of Ihc cancer crusade. "What people know about ACS will determine to a large degree what tlicy do aboul the society and how much support they give in energy and dollars.

In asking Ihe public for' financial support as well as tor manpower, it is Ihc responsibility of these speak crs to tell their slory effectively," saltier auaca, High School Smoking Under Study A study ot smoking habits within the Helena Senior High School, in an effort to determine eigaret consumption hy student; was completed recently by in Montana division of- Hie Amor; can Cancer Soeiefy. 0. K. Sather, president, and Robert Funk, legal advisor of the county group, made the initial contact with members of the Student Council of the Helena Sen ior High School. They found the council not only interested, but eager lo do Gibing about educating teen agers to the facts concerning1 smoking and lung cancer.

A "No Smoking Club" was formed as a result of the meeting. Ullicers are Arthur Huktl, president; Barney Olson, vice president; Mary Lou Bicri, secretary, and Arlec. Anderson, treasurer. The film "To Smoke or Not to Smoke" was viewed by the student body and students were asked to complete the "Secondary School questionnaire on Smoking." Of the WO students completing the questionnaires, 306 were boys and 51.5 were girls. The group was comprised of 2.5D sophomores, 275 juniors and 275 seniors.

Statistics compiled by uf- icers of the club revealed that 8,0 per cent smoked half a pack eigarcts almost every day; fl.fi smoked a cignrel almost every day, but. 'less than half a pack a day; 3 5 did not smoke eigarcts each day. but smoked them at least one day a 'week: 4 had smoked eigarcts, iuclud- trying them for the experi ence, but did not smoke Viicm regularly (at least one day a week) and 3B.9 had never smoked cigarels. Lung cancer is the No. 1 killer luday.

As a result of clinical, laboratory and statistic al research, the American Cancel So cicty is convinced that cigarct smoking is the major cause of lung cancer, the president said Sather said "It is gratifying to note that students have the whole hearted cooperation the facul ty. Smoking is not allowed in the school building, nor at adult edu cation classes held at night. Further statistics concerning smoking habits of teenagers are available and interested persons may obtain Ihcm through one the officers, or at the American Cancer Society office, 420 North Park." County Deaths From Cancer Increase From 54 to 67 Assoeiation an sionol societies. jlher The Independent Crusade mo bilizes millions of volunteers under a single emblem, the Sword of Hope, and provides the way for the ACS to do lis job speedily and effectively and, when cancer is defeated, lo close Us doors. BUSINESS AREA CAPTAINS Ueorge DeWolf, left, and Thomas Judge, right, are spearheading business area captain selection for the annual cancer crusade conducted In April.

The pair met recently with Mrs, John Cascboll, general chairman of business area solicitations. The American Society organized tts research program in 1945. Since' then it has devoted about lo support scientists attempting tn solve Ihc. cancer problem, the society reported. Improved Medical Care Has Helped to Advance Cancer Cure Inwovcd medical care, with assistance by the American Sociely has helped 'to bring it a marked improvement in the eanccr.cure, Dr.

John Strizich, county crusade chairman said today. Dr. Strizich said "today more than one million have been cured of cancer, while in 1940 there were only 182,000." He attributed the increased cure rate oi cancer lo: uieatcr response by the public lo the ACS educational program, which urges all adults to have an annual health checkup; A service-to-patienf program qi the ACS, enabling physicians lb iliagnose some forms of cancer earlier and to treat them more effectively, Track Down Clues "Scientists, supported by ACS, are tracking down clues to cancer control in specific areas Df virus research, immunology, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, biochemistry, and improved methods of early detection and treatment," the chairman said. He pointed out that ACS of fers institutional research grains which provide fluid funds with which lo enable scientists to re ceive new ideas "off the shelf and under investigation, These giants make it possible for scientist to move forward rapidly before- making a spceific-TC(lnest for a specific research project) the doctor said. The society also offers life time grants, to a limited number outstanding scientists to ae- votC; their energy and knowledge to the cancer problem in spceilie fields until it is-solved.

Today there are 13 such scientists spon sored by the society. Research (Grants It also offers research grants to individuals, and institutions for specific projects ranging from one to several years of support. society's research'' program," I)r Strizich said, "intends to leave no fruitful leads- un-pumieri. This tolal attack can have only one result, the conquest cancer." In all." he concluded, "tae sncicly loday is supporting some 1,300 top-flight scientists working on a variety of research projects in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Research alone holds the answer for complete canlrol ot cancer.

Major hope for the future lies in this field." Dr. Striiich urged everyone to give generously to the crusade so that the research effort can be intensified. UNIT O. K. Sather, left, presi-dent of Lewis anil Clark Counly Unit, American Cancer Society, serving, his, second term, is here wllh the lecretary of the unit, Mrs.

lift Floyd Flunegan. The Iwo have worked lessly In support of the annual fund crusade be conducted lu. April..