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Pancreatic cancer Continued from page B3 following symptoms may be caused by pancreatic cancer. * jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes) * pain in the upper or middle abdomen and back * unexplained weight loss * loss of appetite * fatigue Because these symptoms can also be caused by other conditions, the MSSNY recommends that you consult your doctor if any of these problems do occur. Treatment options /chance of recovery Pancreatic cancer is usually diagnosed with tests and procedures that produce images of the pancreas and the area around it. Tests include x-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) seans. A biopsy is performed to remove cells and examine them under a microscope to check for signs of cancer. The pro- cess used to determine if cancer cells have spread within and beyond the pancreas is known as staging and is important for planning treatment. Pancreatic cancer can be controlled only if it is found before it has spread to other organs and the tumor can be removed by surgery. according to the National Cancer Institute. If the cancer has already spread to other organs, palliative treatment can be used to improve the patient's quality of life by controlling the symptoms and compli- cations of the disease. Although no cure has been found yet for pancreatic cancer, patients may benefit from new treatments that have shown promise in earlier research; however, clinical tmals also pose risks For information about pancreatic cancer and clinical trials, log on to the National Cancer Institute website at www.cancergov or call the Cancer Information Service at 800-4-CANCER (800-422-6237), 800-332- 8615¢twith TTY equipment) Monday to Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm. You can also obtain information about pancre- atic cancer and programs for patients and families, by contacting PanCAN at (877) 272-6226 or visiting its website at www .pancan.org. This information is provided by the Medical Society of the State of New York (MSSNY). For more health- related information and referrals to physicians in your community, contact your local county medical society at 851-1400 (phone), 851-1212 (fax) or stusems@aol.com (email). St. Charles Hospital St. Charles Hospital recently completed integrating with the radiology group presently serving Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, West Islip and St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center, Smithtown. All three hospitals are members of Catholic Health Services of Long Island. Matthew Rifkin, M.D.. who curently serves as Chairman of Radiology at Good Samaritan Hospital and Director of Radiotogy at St. Catherine's Hospital, heads the group. Michael Hill, M.D., will assume day-to-day supervisory responsibilities of St. Charles radiology department Dr. Rifkin's group completed implementation of an advanced - web-based Picture Archiving - and Communication System (PACS) at St. Charles Hospital on November 1. This new system brings St. Charles to the forefront of radiological technology by offering film- less imaging. Now at St. Charles, all imaging is stored digitally. allowing for more efficient use of time by both staff and physicians. Digital radiography reduces the 10-step pro- cess of film image acquisition to film image interpreta- tion to a more simplified process. The technologist sees the exposure in just seven seconds, and the radiologist has it within 22 seconds. Immediately after the mdiolo- gist interprets the image, it is on the network and can be reviewed by any referring physicians with access. There is much less work on the back end, since staff no longer need to wait for films to be processed, packaged in jack- ets and have date labels attached. Once images are sent to the reading station, they are completed. In addition, patients can acquire CDs with their images, and if requested, images can be printed conventionally. An added benefit for patients is that full-time radiolo- gists at St. Charles Hospital are supplemented by the ser- | vices of more than 25 highly qualified, subspecialty - eck ~ ‘ {mined fidiegists who are now credefitiaied at St. Charles. With the implementation of PAC's, sub-special- ized interpretation and services can be obtained rapidly from any of their sites. Jim O'Connor, Executive Director of St. Charles Hospital, commented, \We are thnilled with the integra- tron of Dr. Rifkin's group and the scope of radiology ser- vices now offered at St. Charles. PACS offers cutting: edge technology, unproves efficiency and allows for sound treatment decisions based directly on supenor quality digital image interpretation. Our patients are what matter the most to St. Charles. and we are very happy to be able to provide the most advanced imaging services right here in our community.\ For more information on radiology services at St. Charles Hosprital. call 474-6030 Flu immunization clinics Suffolk County has scheduled influenza immuniza- tion clinics for high-risk adults aged 18 and over The Defiiutmem of Health Services will also be giving immu- nmzations _- against _ pneumococcal -- pneumonia Immunization is also recommended for adults 65 and over and individuals who are at high nsk There is no charge to recipients of Medicare or Medicaid (not HMO Medicare/Medicad Plans) Individuals covered by Medicare and Medicaid should have their identrfications wath them For all others. there is a charge of $35 for the flu vaccime and $47 for the preumococcal vaccine, payable by check or money order to SCDHS. Cash cannot be accepted. For general infor mation about these or other clinics call 853-8405 For directions to the specific clinics, call the site directly Immunizatons will be held at the tollow ing sites « Middle Country Library, 575 Middle Country Road, Selden on December 1 in the moming. Call 585-9393 + Smithtown Semor Citizen Center 420 Middle Country Road. Snuthtown on December 2 in the morn ing Call 360-7616 _- 'Twas the night before Christmas, 2), and all through each mouth ... 'Twas the might before Chnstmas and all threugh ea h mouth many reatures were east west north and south The tovuthbrushes were hung m the bathroom with care and nearby on the counter the toothpaste was ther Warm blankets embrased «oy children beneath. while precos of sugar plums clung to their teeth With soft tood on their molars left over smacks on their caps. they had just vettled down for long winter s naps 4 When inside their mouths there arose such a «clatter. that they sprang from their beds as their teeth they did chatter Away to the nmurros they flew like a flash. in the mouths opened. they checked oust the crash They looked in their mouths seeking a clue to what was happening. and what they should do They could not understand where they could have gone wring. they had been cvtra goed all day long Done all their chores. trmmed the tree. hung the wreath. took their baths. saud thei pravers. but forgot to brush their teeth' The remains of the things they had eaten all day in the mouth. on the teeth potential decay They were viewing the sene when what should appear. but a mean looking character and eight bugs what a scare' That nasty old varmint moved fast nme delay they knew in a moament it vas Murray Decay More rapid than eagles the coursers they came and he whistled and shouted and called them by name - \Go. Herman' Go. Candv'. Go Henriette and Harry' On Digger' On Bruno\ On. Taffy and Carte' To the tops of the teeth in the grooves em the w all now eat away chew anay decay the tecth all\ B These cruds they were hungr and secking a home and all over the teeth they started to naam These guys have no manners these crumbs have no couth. trey would eat all your fued and then start on your tooth A hele in vour tooth is to them a delight a cavity is their home when they Ime day and night There is only one thing that these creeps understand | toothpaste on the brush and the brush in vour hand' Two mmutes of s rubbing your gums and your teeth sides tront and backs these on top. those beneath after meals. and most important. before going to bed. makes tor clean teeth. healthy gums | a scene bugs always dread If there's no food io stick to. and nothing to cat hanemg 'round m vour mph r no trrrecr a treat These bugs are not welcome if your teeth seenc is clean- these clods &#hwanys lose to grat ovral hygrene' + So out come the brushes. a squint of toothpaste. the teeth were soon clean., there wan ne time to waste: For off in the distance. they thought they could hear the sounds ouf deigh bells. 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