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pi 2 vveekenpersaturpayqegember 271997 focus on faith ktthe bahai faith from az jj e encouracement encouragement means to give courage the purpose of human relationships is for individuals to provide each other with encouragement to realize their full individual potential as human beings for further information about the bahai faith please call 18004333284 jfcihum m3 support for the salvation army markham kiwanis mem ber ted rainey right presents lt owen budden of the salvation army with a cheque for 750 recently at markville shopping centre the money came from the proceeds of selling hot apple cider at the main street markham festi val of lights which was held on friday nov 28 markham missionary church evangelical missionary church of canada sunday december 28 1997 1030 am family worship service pastor lougheed speaking no evening service call church for additional program information 5438 major mackenzie drive east markham on t l3p3j3 9052945081 905 2945383 fax central united church 131 main st unionville 4740183 sunday december 28 1100 am worship service a xvarm welcome awaits you 0 st andrews presbyterian church celebrate the christmas season join us sunday at 11 am for worship church school for all ages t 143 main st markham x 9052944736 q dr michael pollak dds general cosmetic dentistry i special interest in cosmetic dentistry bleaching bonding implants porcelain veneers healthy lifestyles colorectal cancer second leading cause of cancer deaths in canada emergency care general dentistr childrens dentistry convenient location extended hours v- sunkist plaza hwy 48 16th ave markham 4722454 free dental consult tion when 30- yearold danny vinnai visited his doctor in september 1994 because of troubling symptoms he was relieved to hear it was irri table bowel syn- first annual legacy 5 km run walk in support of a prii 1ft 1998 markham stuuifville hospital sunday april 19 1998 1000 am legacy community at 9th line and lffth avenue markham sponsored by minto ftpurinlnfl f jmvoomftyl i emerson look for your entrypledge form this january in the economist sun for more information please contact the run hotline at 90s 4727373 exl 3990 joining together to meet our communitys health care needs drome a common intestinal problem but a month later those symptoms remained and there was a new one blood in his stool he was sent to a specialist for tests this time the diagnosis was much more serious col orectal cancer a disease that usually strikes people in their 50s and older not active young fathers like vinnai within two weeks vinnai had surgery to remove a tumour and then was put on 5fu the only chemother apy drug available in canada to treat colorectal cancer he also underwent a colostomy to remove a portion of his bowel and to attach an external pouch to collect solid waste second leading cause of cancer death colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of can cer deaths with only lung cancer killing more canadians the canadian cancer society estimates more than 16000 new cases will be diagnosed this year alone the cancer which can affect the entire large intestine both the colon and rectum is usually slowgrowing but because the symptoms do not appear serious patients may delay seeing a doctor delay was not the issue with vinnai yet despite the surgeries and drug therapy the disease spread to his liver when doctors finally told him nothing more could be done vinnai and his wife cheryl began searching for another answer thats when they heard about camp- the only xliings tliat should come out at night your teeth belong in one place your mouth and with dental implants they can stay there all day and all night if your teeth are soaking in a glass youre missing more than a part of you youre missing hearty laugh ter the foods you love and the pleasure of awakening with a smile dental implants are a beautiful solution to the inconvenience insecurity and discomfort of removable dentures and partial dentures they provide the look feel and function much like natural teeth call the office of dr bernhard for a free con sultation to learn more implant general dentistry dr david bernhard 905 4722091 1 mintleaf gate markham ontario l3p 5x4 tosar a new drug that acts different ly from standard therapy new treatment option camptosar was only available in canada in clinical trials and none were ongoing near their brantford home after waiting three months vinnai decided to go to the us for weekly treatments midway through his second cycle- of chemo he found a clinical trial in canada willing to accept him by then he had paid 12000 out of his own pocket now after five months of camp tosar treatment his tumour has shrunk and his symptoms have diminished significantly although not a cure camptosar has improved his quality of life dra matically vinnai not only encourages patients to talk with their doctors about all potential therapy options including clinical trials but he also wants to raise awareness of this neglected disease its true that some of the tests are embarrassing but they are so impor tant symptoms of colorectal cancer include diarrhea constipation or alternating episodes of both change in bowel habits an increase in gas or stomach discomfort narrowing of the stool a feeling that the bowel does not empty completely general fatigue or weight loss risk factors include being older than 50 having a family history of colorectal cancer or polyps noncan cerous growths in the colon or rec tum having inflammatory bowel dis ease and a highfat and lowfiber diet heavy in red meat a lowfat diet high in fruits and vegetables may be protective against developing colorectal cancer new research suggests exercise folic acid aspirin and some forms of fiber may also reduce risk the canadian cancer society suggests that anyone at a greater than normal risk discuss a surveil lance program with their doctor