i t 4 i i DR LAWRENCE E. LAMB . By Lawrence E. Lamb, MLD. DEAR DR. LAMB — Could you, in your.column, name some of the top cancer. clinics in the United States? Which. ones are doing the most progressive work in : dissolving tumors or causing regression? ‘“'fAlso, why -are doctors so réluctant to discuss diet with @ancer. sufferers? I realize .the complications because of the ‘many: types ‘and- loca- - thons, and yet i Teel food is so Important. to health. Many ’ days of misery and precious pounds lost are the.price we, pay for 'a poor choice when eft toaur own trial and ercor method, It seems to me that every, aspect of an ill body should be treated with equal importance, EAR- READER — As a ’ generalization, any of the . Many outstanding university medical centers are up -lo- date in knowledge of treat: ment of cancer. Some have more ‘and better equipment than ‘Others, depending. in ’ part.on how generous the state-and federal govern-' ments have been in provid: ing sufficient funds, - .2 Two of the major centers _ for canger problems are the M.D. Anderson’ Hospital in Houston and ‘the Sloan Ket- tering Institute in New York. © | vide same goodies for peaple with a sweet taoth who would Otherwise not be able to use . Tthaye to agree about the problems of diet.-[t seems Lo- get last in many medical Siluafions’ unless il Has a. direct bearing on the illness,” ‘as in diabetes.:I'm sorry not” to be able ta give you a blanket rule, because, as you have stated, it is quite dif- ferent. for different prob- _ lems. It makes a lot of dif- ference whether it is cancer of the prostale,; or cancer of | ‘the liver,or of the stomach. “Tl go even further ond say’ food is not.only important in ‘“all forms of illness, but just as: important in .those ap- _-parently well so that they _ Will have a better chance to . 7stay that way. . fm Which are top wees cancer centers? "DEAR DR, LAMB — Lam diabetic, taking daily insulin. What is your medical opinion on dietetic foods such as | cookies and candies, jello, etc. prepared for sugar restricted diets? I have heard different theories and would like to hear what you have lo say. ~ ‘DEAR READER — ‘For many diabetics they are great. Of course, you know the one rule you must follow is to stay on‘a fajrly consis tent diet when you are taking insulin. You can’t take a few calories one day and a lot of calories the next day. It does make some dif- ference what the. special dietetic faods contain. Some cookies, for example, are high in fats, and some even in saturated fats. In recent years the thinking. has shifted to limit the amount of fat, and particularly saltur- ated fat, in the diets of diabetics. The reason istotry to prevent heart and vascu- lar disease, This problem is fairly common asa com- plication of diabetes, - ‘ Also flour ‘and’ starch are . converted. in -the digestive tract ta glucose’ sugar. So for some diabetics the -starch- type foods:might-need to be limited. | see their one big advantage as a way to pro- any. at all, Many of these products are aiso useful for anyone who needs to restrict his calories and still wants to .. Salisfy. his sweet tooth naw and then: The low fat salad dressings are also a help. _ Send .your, questions to Or. Lama, in care of.this newspaper, P.O. Box 1857, Radio City Station, ‘New York, NY. 70019, For a copy ‘of Dr. Lamb's booklat on low biood Sugar, send 50 cents to tha same address and ask for "Blood Sugar’: booktet. . - (NEWSPAPEH ENTEHERISE ASSN Filling your doctor's prescriptions is our job. Just tike him, we want to see you in jop health at- ways. EXPERIENCE>INTEGRITY- SERVICE TERRACE DRUGS | 12-6 p.m. LAKELSE PHARMACY: 7-9 p.m. SUNDAYS | & HOLIDAYS | . , dangary ri more: y H.yo al ourselt,-I's great. . ju‘ want to try your wi né of the most important benefits you will da- e-from being a resident student at Fairview, _ Hage isn’t: listed’ in the College Calender; 's-called ‘self discovery’ On-campus living is @ aracter-builder, it helps bring you out of your. all; you get involved in extra-curricular activities | ids. You mix with other students, and the ‘au get to know others, the more you learn ngs a little, try Fairview. lege. asa resident student and start getting ‘bird’s oye. view. Fairview College has what ‘ead and leaves.out-what you don't: “Aon =, ADVANCED EDUCATION "Fairview, Alberta | Dicters take note! No bread ts needed for this dellclous sandwich contulned hetween two slices of iniported Holland Edam cheese, Edam breadless sandwich | [“ is a sandwich with all the high-protein gooilness of a meat and cheese Filling minus the calorie and ’ carbohydrate count of starchy bread. No necd for bread .;- ! to hold the filling. Slices of imporicd serve that purpose. "Holland Edam is: one cheese highly respected ‘by 7 Holland dam _ weight-control groups. Because it is made with partly . skimmed milk it has fewer calories and is lower in butter- fat than other cheeses made from whole milk —a boon for food tovers watching their weight and counting their. caloric intake. wi _¢ Delicious ‘and satisfying, this no-fuss sandwich packs - well for the: brown-bag lunch or the any-season picnic. It is perfect too for a nutritious and attractive at-home lunch or supper. . ; Edam Breadiess Sandwich 7 a 18 thin slices imparted Holland Edam lbout % ‘ounce each) toe 6 slices coughed ham, | ounce -- each : oe “@ slices couked turkey, Tounce each | OR Oo : 6 sliee couked lean toast)! pa op. ve each pire Pa fa oy conn lett. aa ~ picks ve dill pickles radishes Spread 12 sli¢es imporied Hol- Jand Edam withs a little hot - “mustard. Top six of the slices, mestard, side up, with letince, ’ A slice ham. and aslice of Edam , withaut’musturd.* Place: a slice of turkey or roast pork, mote « . ‘ i a . _- AS aresullt of the night school classes in Genealogy olfered in by the Terrace, Recreational Departmeim and: eonducied fy Mr RG. Hit » eheack, a branch of the B.C. ” Genealogical Society has ‘been formed, ms © The regulations of the Genenlogical Society requie. That a oinimum of ten. people may comprise a. Branel) and - that all Branch nrembers must alse be nembers af the parent Soeiely. . eas “Av a meeting held on May 2trd. Ihe following alTizers were appointed, for the. Terrace- Kitimat branch. te President ~ Mr. Neil, Laing. , Kitimat Tyee Viee-President ~ Mrs. Katherine Juselius. ‘Terrace 7° : * Vice-Pres Renaud, Terrace Secretary-Treasurer-’ Mrs, Jean Froese. Terrace’ Mr. Hitehenck agreed ia the members’ request that. he . conducl Genealogy classes for . 4 Sailing takes Special know-how. Learn fram an expert. Always, wear a PFD (Personal. Flotation . Device). ; WS-14 ~ “- vand “worth#25 calaries. Fruit’ for, BC. “Tettuce. and : another ‘slice: of > Edam, mustard side down, Se- cure with 2:or 4. picks. Place dill pickle slice. or radish rose on each pick. Cul each “sand ~ | Mecting . General Terrace Lille Theatre held its Annual General Meeting al the home of Marika -Czink on May 6th, came up for discussion and among them were the results of the Zone Meeting héld Sunday, April 2ist. | ee As a result of- the Zone meeting, Terface, Kilimat, and -* Prince Rupert will be treated‘to an evening of entertainment in the form of a trio of-one act plays. Each group will stage a one -act play, hopefully asa. continuation of the other two.- ” ‘These plays.-will be performed “towns . will establish .. threatre groups of their owr-as- "Vyyillouthine further, on, wich” in-half or in quarters. . -- Wrap well, with’ plastic. wrap’ E ep wrapped until serving time. Mikes 6 club-style sand- wiches. ~ Se, “Each double-decker. uses ~ three slices of Holland Edam ‘and: two-skces of lean meat - °° » callectively adding up, to. 40 73 ounces, This.high protein sand- ~ “wich has approximately 310 . calories, Allow another 10 to”, 15 calories for the dill pickle’ and‘radish garnish plus a few carrot ‘sticks, “Add a-rye wafer . dessert, Jike an. orange or. an apple adds 70, So’ this lunch supplies abdut- 415 calories. © Nat bad, for a tasty, healthful meal. that is easy to. manage . -and has staying power, ae Genealogy Society \hree further sessions for the money *~ Sharan Lynch was elected as the ‘club delegate to attend the =~ B.C: Dranta. Festival finalsan + and the. Annual General. + Mecting:of the .B.C.D.A. which isheing held in conjunction with”: - Dene fit af those whowere new.to the group,’ These-classes :will. commence on Thursday; June: 1h, from, 7°30 107.9290: at the Senior Citizen's room: in. the Terrace Arena. t in each of [he above-mentioned locales, and will then be take.n Jort.the road