FRIDAY, JANUARY 25,2008 NEWS News-Leader Screening can help prevent colon cancer i KENNETH L. NOLLER. MD American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists Tens of thousand of Americans are diagnosed with colorectal cancer (or colon can- cer) each year. Women and men are equally affected by this slow- Sgrowing cancer that targets the cells in the colon and rectum. It starts when polyps often benign growths that develop in the colon turn cancerous. While the cause of colon can- cer is unknown, age is a factor that increases risk, with approxi- mately 90 percent of colorectal S cancers occurring in people older than 50. Women are also at 5 ;M increased risk if they have a first- degree relative younger than 60 (or two or more first-degree rela- tives of any age) with colorectal S cancer or polyps; have had col- orectal cancer or polyps them- selves; have had bowel disease, such as chronic Ulcerative 4 colitis, inflammato- ry bowel dis- ease, or Crohn's disease; or have a family history of certain types of colon problems or colon can- cer. Colorectal cancer deaths decreased by more than 2 per- cent from 2002 to 2004, likely due to an increase in screening rates. Unfortunately, only about 50 per- cent of women are screened according to the most current guidelines. ACOG recommends that all women should be screened for colorectal cancer at age 50 or earlier for African-American women and those with high-risk factors using one of five meth- ods. According to ACOG, colonoscopy is the preferred method for colorectal cancer screening because it allows for better visualization of the whole colon surface. The physician uses a lighted instrument called a colonoscope to examine the entire colon and rectum. Patients are sedated for the procedure, which generally lasts 20 to 30 minutes. Any pre-cancerous polyps that are found can be removed during the examination. Women should plan to have a colonoscopy once every 10 years. Women may choose to have a .fecal occult blood test (FOBT) or fecal immunochemical test (FIT). Stool samples are taken at home for several days and then returned to a lab to be checked for hidden blood. They must be performed annually. Your doctor may also recommend flexible sig- moidoscopy every five years in addition to the annual FOBT or FIT. Flexible sigmoidoscopy uses a lighted flexible tube to examine the lower colon. Polyps can some- times be removed during flexible sigmoidoscopy. Sedation may or may not be necessary. Women who choose this procedure should have it every five years. Women can also be screened using a double contrast barium enema. Patients are given an enema using contrast dye. X-rays of the colon and rectum are then taken. Women should have this exam once every 5 years. Proper screening can help prevent colon cancer. Get screened using the method that you are most comfortable with and most likely to complete. Kenneth L. Noller, MD, is the president ofthe American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. "Copyrighted Material Syndicated Content Available from Commercial News Providers" wj w .S S w * - 0 *~- a * * * * * ~ - * - - Q* '. - S * 0 0 *4 saw 0 * 0 , _____* Q 0 * - 0~~ * .0 0- - * - * 0-- Ow * C S -- S - 0 - S 0 .0 * S 0 * 0-- NEWS LEADE 511 Ash Street Femandina Beach, FL32034 (904) 261-3696 Fax 261-3698 Website for email addresses: www.fbnewsleader.com Office hours are 830a.m. to5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday The News-Leader is published every Wednesday and Friday by The Femandina Beach News- Leader, 511 Ash Street, P.O. Box 766, Femandina Beach, FL 32034. 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Tickets are $5 each or five tickets for $20 and can be pur- chased from ABWA members at the following Fernandina Beach locations on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Jan. 26 in front of Wal-Mart; Feb. 2 in front of Winn Dixie; and Feb. 9 in front of Publix. Tickets may also be pur- chased by contacting Esther Schindler at 491-5790 or Carolyn Guerrin at 261-8356. The drawing will be held Feb. 12. Proceeds benefit the ABWA Education Fund to help pay college tuition for graduating seniors. Meet and Greet , T, I'Te Fernandina Beach High ..School Class of 1980 will have a Meet and Greet at 6 p.m. Jan. 26" at Sliders Seaside Grill on Fletcher Avenue. This is the first of several events leading up to the 30th class reunion. For infor- mation visit www.classmates.com. Construction helpwanted Builders Care of Nassau County, formed in 2007, is a coali- tion of area builders, local churches, Barnabas and the Council on Aging. Volunteers are needed to con- struct wheelchair ramps on Jan. 26. Meet at First Presbyterian Church, 9 N. Sixth St., at 7 a.m. to receive your assignment. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear because it is a construc- tion site. Also bring gloves, eye and ear protection, hammer, yard tools (rake, shovel, post hole dig- gers, broom, heavy duty yard waste bags) and bottled water. OBITUARIES Horace Albertie Denver James On Jan. 20, 2008, God's silent Osborne angel called Horace Albertie, 58, Denver James Osborne, 85, of to his rest. Yulee passed away Tuesday, Jan. Horace was a quiet, loving per- 22, 2008, in the Morris Center of son who loved Northeast Florida Community his family and Hospice. was always will- Born in Fitzgerald, Ga., on ing to lend a April 15, 1922, he served his coun- helping hand. try in the United States Navy. To all of He was a Horace's broth- member of the Iers and friends Masonic Lodge he was known .and a member as "Ace." -of the Shriners Horace was loved by all but God in Jacksonville. loved him best. He is sur- He was educated in the local vived by three schools of Nassau County, where sons, Ben he graduated from Peck High C o 11 i n s School in 1968. After graduation, (Boyda) of Stockton, Calif., Horace enlisted in the U.S. Air Timmy Herman (Lula) of Force in November 1968, and Jacksonville, and Tommy Herman served four years. After serving (Shar) of Lodi, Calif.; one daugh- time in the U.S. Air Force, he ter, Janet Blanton (Steve) of Yulee; enlisted in the U.S. Army, where 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grand- he served four years. He was children; four great-great-grand- employed by Nassau County Road children and a number of nieces, and Bridge until his health no nephews and other relatives. He longer allowed him to work. was preceded in death by a daugh- He was preceded ih death by ter, Linda Carlisle. his parents, the late Mr. and The family will receive friends Mrs. Oliver and Freedonia Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, from 6' Albertie, sister Shirley Albertie until 8 p.m. at Shepard Funeral King and brother Oliver (Buster) Home, Folkston, Ga. Mathews. Funeral services will be held He leaves to cherish his mem- today, Friday, Jan. 25,2008, in the ,ory his aunt, Annie Lee Johrksoa;-, Chepel of Evergi- l ..uncle, Herman Albertie;'sons, "Jacksonville, at 1I Horace "(Nicbl)' Pdi'8 a~th e. ton Colt Ml Daniel Albertie; three brothers, Entombment will followv in the Eddie (Sandra) Jones, Lawrence Evergreen Mausoleum. (Brenda) Albertie and Elvis Condolences may be Albertie; four sisters, Ruby expressed by signing the guest Dawson, Aletha Albertie, Dariene register at www.shepatdfh.com. Albertie and Judy Albertie; six Shepard Funeral Home. Folkston. G'. grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and lov- Millie Claxton Smith ing friends; and a special friend, La Millie Toya Jones. Ms. Millie Claxton Smith, age Funeral services will be held 45, beloved daughter of Kenneth on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, at 2 and the late Ruby Scott Claxton, of p.m. at the Shining Light Church Yulee, passed away on Tuesday Of God By Faith, 153091 CR 108, afternoon, Jan. 22, 2008, at her Yulee, with Pastor F Henry pre- residence. siding. Born in Jacksonville, Millie had Friends may view at the been a lifelong resident of Yulee. church today, Friday, Jan. 25,2008, A graduate of Fernandina Beach from 5 until 8 p.m. and on High School, Class of 1980, she Saturday from 12:30 p.m. until the had been a. Majorette in the hour of service. Fernandina Beach High School Cortege will assemble at 57001 Marching Band. Marzella Jones Road at 1 p.m. on Ms. Smith had worked as a Saturday. Interment will be in teller at the State Bank of Elmore Wiley Cemetery. Kingsland, the Southeast Bank of HuffFuneralHome.Jacksonville Yulee and had worked in the BUUT WRAPS ARI -ILL RESIYLANE 1-ACIALS LIPODISSOLVE HAIR REMOVAL OBAGI GloMINERALS PERMANENT MAKEUP r- -----------* P r------------------- $50 OFF $100 OFF! I Any Package I Any Package Valued at Valued at $300 or more $500 or more L------ kag------ea mustpre-----------------t----1 Call for package details, must present coupon. offer expires 1/31/08 qrt Certificates &, Complyimentary Consultations Ava iiable 1545 South 14*1 Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 904.321.3447 offllices of lTD.S. at Imeson Professional Park in Jacksonville. In 2000, Millie had started Millie's Cleaning Service, which she continued to operate in Nassau County.- She was a member of Blackrock Baptist Church.. Millie's mother, Mrs. Ruby Scott Claxton, passed away in July 2001. She leaves behind, her father, Mr. Kenneth W. "Kent" Claxton, Yulee; her brothel, Kenneth E. Claxton and his wife, Rena, Hortense, Ga.; a niece, Melissa Brown and her husband, Clint, Yulee; a great-niece, Mallory; nephew, Kenneth "K.C." Claxton Jr., Hortense, Ga.; an uncle, John and Gracie Claxton, Callahan; two aunts, Dorothy Bloodsworth, Orlando, and Tommylou Ford, Yulee; her constant companion,: her Yorkie, "Little Bit"; and a host of other loving family mem- bers. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. today from Blackrock Baptist:, Church, with the Rev. Frank; Camarotti officiating. Millie will be laid to rest beside her mother in Hughes Cemetery;., Yulee. The family invited guests and.;: friends to visit from 5-7 p.m. on.: Thursday at the funeral home. -: Oxley-Heard Funeral Home Juanita Stokes Stroup Juanita Stokes Stroup, 93, of' Folkston, Ga., passed away Jan. 21 in Brunswick, Ga. - She was a native and lifelong resident of Charlton County, GA.,, Her parents were the late L.E."' And Molly Braddock Stokes. She owned and operated the Richcliff, Restaurant in Folkston until her' retirement. She was a member of the First- Baptist Church in Folkston.: Her life was centered on God?, family and friends. She was pre, ceded in death by her husband, Sichard Bernard,,"Diek', Stroupli; on!bRobet-',Ber.gpaard: Strbup -; and a grandson, Josep'h Keith' Jones. She is survived by her daugh--: ter and son-in-law, Peggy S. and Joseph A. Jones, Jr., of Folkston, Ga.; three grandchildren, Steve (Wendy) Jones of Kingsland, Ga., Sherri (Stan) Jones Hawthorne of Orlando and Madrina (Dane). Bokenkamp of Katy, Texas; a, granddaughter-in-law, Kim Bragg: Jones; 11 grandchildren, Stacey Jones, Caroline Jones, Marisa Jones, Laura Jones, Drew Jones, Blake Jones, Stu Hawthorne, Julie Hawthorne, Chip Hawthorne, and Nina Bokencamp; a sister, Carlie (Glenn) Trout; and a brother, Wilton (Rilla) Stokes. The family received friends on: Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Shepard Funeral Home in" Folkston, Ga',; from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services were held on Thursday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Folkston, with the Rev. Randy Jacoby and the Rev. Gene: McCullough officiating. Burial: was in Pineview Cemetery.: Pallbearers were Steve Jones Drew Jones, Blake Jones, Stan: Hawthorne, Stu Hawthorne and, Chip Hawthorne. Donations may be made to thp First Baptist Church Building. Fund, 401 S. 3rd St. Folkston, GA 31537, or the Gene McCullougli. Mission Fund, c/o First Baptist Church of Folkston, or Gideon , International, 309 W. Main St.,: Folkston, GA 31537. Condolences may be i expressed by signing the guest'I book at www.shepardfh.com. Shepard Funeral Home. Folkston. Ga. OBITUARY POLICY- Obituaries are free of charge up to 450 words:' in length. Obituaries of 450-750 n length will be $25. 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