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Cancer study, BSE reminder, alcohol and bone health


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Updated: 7/12/2012 5:38 pm Published: 7/12/2012 3:42 pm
Today marks day one of a new cancer prevention study and you might be able to participate.

The American Cancer Society calls the study CPS3, for Cancer Prevention Study 3.

Anyone between the ages of 30 and 65 is eligible.

The incentive for volunteers is not monetary but to put your stamp on cancer research and continue the search for a cure.

Nadine Baxter says, "I’m looking at it as for my children or grandchildren. It may not be that beneficial to me at this point in my life, however if I can prevent cancer in my grandchildren, would that not be something I'd want to be doing.

CPS3 is a nationwide study but part of it will be done right here in Arkansas.

To find out how you can volunteer and if you qualify visit cps3centralarkansas.org.

BSE Reminder

On Monday I will send out my monthly breast self-exam email reminder.

If you haven't already - now is a good time to sign up so you can get it. Go to http://www.fox16.com/email/subscribe.aspx?list=73 sign up.

You can also get the reminder sent to your cell phone by texting FOX16BSE to 45548. There is no cost for this service from the station, but some carriers do charge a small fee to send or receive a text message. Please check with your mobile phone service provider for SMS text messaging fees.

Alcohol and Bone Health

Move over, milk. There's a new drink on the block that may help keep a woman's bones healthy.

A new study says the key is moderate doses of alcohol.

Researchers looked at 40 healthy post-menopausal women under 65. That's the age where bones become thinner and the risk for osteoporosis and fractures starts to rise.

They found women who had one-half to two drinks per day had healthier bones.

But the study does not say alcohol can prevent broken bones.

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