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Put a Spring in your Step
Screening for Pre-cancer & Cancer of the cervix Issue no 11
september 2015
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Editor’s Note
The arrival of Spring has always been a joyous time of year for me. Trees that shed their leaves during the winter months are once again coming to “life” and the evening air is heavy with the scent of brunfelsia and jasmine. It is getting light earlier and I awake to the serenading sound of bird song… blissful! It is a time of new beginnings and there is no time like the present to shake off that winter lethargy and make a fresh start, whether it be a new exercise regime, eating plan (see our article “Put a Spring in your Step” for some helpful tips) or a commitment to tackle that project that you have been putting on hold indefinitely. Once you have taken that first step the task ahead no longer seems so daunting. September is national Cervical Cancer awareness month and the interesting and informative article by Dr Jill Grey is a must read, as knowledge is empowering and early detection of cervical cancer is vital in eradicating this treatable disease. Spring is also a great time to explore this beautiful country of ours, so why not treat yourself and your loved ones to a mini break. Have fun and enjoy! Till next month, take care and God bless.
Larin
CONTENTS PUT A SPRING IN YOUR STEP THE IMPORTANCE OF SCREENING FOR PRECANCER & CANCER OF THE CERVIX UMCEBO DESIGN & COMMUNITY RECYCLING FILM REVIEW GUIDELINES TO KEEP YOUR BACK IN GOOD HEALTH EVENTS DIARY AND MARKETS
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Put a Spring in your Step by Theresa Bosch
Spring is here and this is as good a time as any to get into shape, its beach weather coming up, so shed the winter weight and be confident to slip on that bikini or favourite pair of baggies this Summer! I know it’s not easy because I keep trying to get into a good exercise routine and I find the problem is…consistency! It requires discipline because it’s easy to make excuses for why you should rather go for a run or go to gym tomorrow. However, we have choices so if you don’t want to be the one who is hiding behind big flowing tops/shirts so that nobody can see your “muffin top” because you’re having trouble squeezing into those skinny jeans then join me in beating the battle of the bulge. I was doing quite well before winter, running regularly and could feel I was getting fitter. I did the Spar 10km run and was rather “chuffed” with myself for finishing quite well considering my level of fitness. But then lack of discipline was my downfall, so I would say that’s the first thing to get right, your mind-set, you need to have an attitude of…I am going to stick to this no matter what! As we know in everything…perseverance pays off! Start off with the following basic steps:
• Set a goal for the weight you want to obtain and put that picture of the
swimwear model on your fridge door, okay not really because let’s be honest some of us are never going to look like that and one thing I’ve learnt about achieving goals is to make them achievable or else you won’t last a week on your new health programme.
• Find an exercise that you are going to “enjoy.” Not everyone enjoys
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running or gym. Running can be just awful when you’re starting out and it seems like with every step your flabby parts are bouncing up and down! Horrible! So start with brisk walking until things firm up. However if taking part in a sport like tennis for instance would be more your thing, then go for it, I think sometimes playing a game of tennis or any other team sport
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might be more enjoyable because if you’re as competitive as I am, then you soon forget how tired you are as you’re too focused on winning!
• Pick the right time. If you’re not a morning person then rather opt for an
end of day activity. However with some discipline you can change that. I’m not a morning person but I have at times dragged myself out of bed for that morning run (especially if my partner is going running…because I don’t want to be out done…lol). Sometimes after a tiring day it’s easy to let your exhaustion sway you into not doing your exercise. Besides I can vouch for the fact that there’s nothing better than that feeling of starting your day off having been energised by an early morning exercise routine. It just gets you going and then at least your exercise for the day is done and dusted. It feels great to have ticked that box at the start of your day. But that’s just my thoughts, do what works for you.
• Then of course your diet plan is next, remember as the saying goes…
you are what you eat. I hope I don’t look like a big slab of chocolate or extra large slice of cheesecake! For those of us with a sweet tooth, this is the most challenging. But I tell you if you can kick this addiction and yes apparently it is an addiction, then half the battle is won. I find it easier to cut out carbs like bread, potatoes and pastas but when it comes to sweet treats, that’s a major struggle. I’m not a genuine ‘chocoholic’, because for me it doesn’t have to be chocolate; cakes and desserts put just as big a smile on my face. However chocolate is the most frequently craved treat for most people and it seems there is scientific evidence that there is some form of addiction to it and even if it isn’t a true addiction (let’s be real here, no one is rushing out to buy celery sticks). The high sugar and fat content of these decadent treats releases endorphins (the “feel good” chemical) this could create a dependency as you would want to experience that elated mood again and again. And apart from the mood high, it tastes great!
I have found weaning yourself off your sweet treats is the best way to go, be disciplined and start reducing your intake week by week. Of course your new exercise routine is going to be of great help as exercise also releases endorphins and slowly that “endorphin rush” will become the one you crave most, especially when seeing yourself in a full length mirror doesn’t scare you so much anymore. So start reducing your sugar and fat intake, make some sensible choices and enjoy the benefits. As you know, everything in moderation is always a good policy. Here’s to a happier and healthier you.
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The Importance of Screening for
Pre-cancer & Cancer
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Dr Jill Grey MB ChB. BSc. F.R.C.O.G. Specialist Obstetrician and Gynaecologist St. Augustine’s Hospital (031 202 5800)
ny woman who has been sexually active is at risk for obtaining cancer of the cervix (the neck of the womb). A Pap smear is a simple test that can easily be performed by nursing staff, general practitioners and gynaecologists. A speculum is inserted into the vagina and cells are retrieved from the cervix with a spatula or small brush, placed on a slide or in a bottle and sent to the laboratory for observation under a microscope by trained staff. It is called a Pap because Papanicolaou was a Greek doctor specialising in Cytology (cells). The laboratory will then send a report regarding the normality or abnormality of these cells to the practitioner concerned. Universal classification of abnormality of the cells is best understood by dividing the layers of the cervix into three. Abnormal pre-cancer cells are thus described as CIN1, CIN2 and CIN3, with CIN3 being the most severe. CIN is an abbreviation of Intra Epithelial Carcinoma. This means the abnormal cells are contained in the superficial layers of the cervix. Human Papilloma Wart Virus (HPV) has also now been included as pre- cancer. There are many HPV strains, some being more sinister than others e.g. Types 16 and 18. The management of an abnormal Pap smear will obviously depend on the severity of the abnormality. Sometimes minor cell abnormalities are not treated because the cells are continually being replaced by new cells. All that may be required is treatment of inflammation or such like with a vaginal cream and then repetition of the Pap smear in a few months’ time. If the Pap shows a more severe abnormality then generally the patient is referred for Colposcopy and biopsies. A Colposcope is a microscope especially mounted so that the cervix can be examined under magnification by a doctor. An area called the Transformation Zone where abnormal cells on the cervix grow can then be examined in detail and biopsies taken. Biopsies are only taken from the Transformation Zone which is generally a relatively small area of the cervix. The term LLETZ refers to Long Loop Excision of the Transformation Zone.
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Generally patients prefer to have procedures performed under general anaesthesia but biopsies may be taken with the use of local anaesthetic.
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The word biopsy means a sample of tissue which is a three dimensional representation of the cervical cells. Histology refers to the study of tissue. The treatment of abnormal pre-cancer cells i.e. CIN1, 2 or 3 may involve cautery, freezing, laser or surgical removal of the abnormal tissue. Obviously care should be taken not to compromise subsequent fertility. Follow up Pap smears are then performed on a more frequent basis than a routine annual check up. Invasive cancer of the cervix occurs when abnormal cells go deeper than the superficial layers, described as CIN1, 2 and 3 above. Cancer of the cervix may still be treated successfully. Warning signs for cervical cancer are abnormal bleeding and pelvic pain with or without intercourse. A Pap smear should be performed annually, if possible and affordable, to screen and prevent cervical cancer.
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This Month’s Film Review:
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ritish director Guy Ritchie (Sherlock Holmes, RocknRolla and Snatch) reinvents the Cold War spy drama while sticking to its original retro chic with The Man from UNCLE. Henry Cavill (Superman) plays Napoleon Solo, who after a stunning chase sequence in East Berlin, reluctantly teams up with Russian KGB agent Illya, wonderfully played by Armie Hammer, complete with dodgy accent and a bad temper. Swedish actress Alicia Vikander plays Gaby, who is gallantly rescued from East Berlin by Solo only to become a pawn in a deadly international game of espionage involving chic Italians who are actually Fascists and a desperate search for a nuclear warhead, which is being developed by a glamorous but lethal Italian couple Alexander, played by Luca Calvani (The International) and his vicious wife, Victoria played by Elizabeth Debicki last seen in The Great Gatsby. Using cool split screen cinematic techniques and an innovative retro-active editing sequence, Ritchie leads the audience on a brilliant dance between espionage, glamour and intrigue, all the usual tropes associated with the hugely successful spy genre: exotic locations, a nefarious villain and a femme fatale who is not what she seems. What makes The Man from UNCLE work so well, is the brilliant onscreen chemistry between Hammer and Cavill, who constantly outdo each other with brawn and wits and naturally are both competing for the affections of the gorgeous yet bold German femme fatale, a role which Alicia Vikander really takes on as her own after playing minor roles in The Fifth Estate and outshining Keira Knightley in Anna Karenina.
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Guidelines to keep your
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