Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 16, Number 10, 1 October 1999 — Page 18 Advertisements Column 1 [ADVERTISEMENT]

Hative Researohers' Cancer Control Training Program Oregon Health Sciences University; Ineiian Health Service Cancer Prevention anel Control Program; and the Northwest Portland Area lndian Health Board Announee the Availability of 3-Week Training Fellowships in Cancer Prevention and Control Research PLACE & DATES: Oregon Health Sciences University • Portland, Oregon March 19 - March 31 and June 19-23, 2000 Attendance at all sessions is necessary. Applications are encouraged from Amehean lndians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Samoans. For further information and application forms, contact: Cathie Pedersen 0regon Health Sciences University Departmentof Public Health and Preventive Medicine 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, CB-669 • Portland, Oregon 97201-3098 PHONE: (503) 494-2568 • FAX: (503) 494-4981 E-maii: pedersec@ohsu.edu

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"I never considered it might happen to me... until it did." of every 100,000 Hawaiian women, 109 are Jiagnosecl witli Lreast cancer eaeh year. Paulette He<lemark is among those statistics. Fortunately, her doctor eau ght her cancer early enough and, with treatment, she has survived to enjoy a full, rich life. Wf The only way to fight hreast cancer 's early detection. Women who are diagnosed when the cancer is in its formative stages have a 93 percent survival rate. lf you're over 40, Paulette Hedemark (left) and ker 111 f i i , n l please have a doctor arrange tor an daughter t>rooke. examination and continue eheehups every two years. Also eheeh your hreast regularly for any ahnormalities or lumps. For information on how you ean get a free screening or for more information eall the Cancer Information Service of Hawai'i at l-800-4-CANCER. 1 liis message prc)vided Ly the: Offiee of Hawaiian Affairs Worhing for a hetter Hawai'i WWW.OHA.ORG

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