OpinionJuly 31, 2016
Speak Out 7/31/16
Being overweight can hide some cancers, but I've known a number of underweight people with cancer. It seems families pass it on. Doctors should test anyone that has/had two or more family members with cancer. If they find the cancer gene early then hopefully it can be stopped. ...
Test for cancer
Being overweight can hide some cancers, but I've known a number of underweight people with cancer. It seems families pass it on. Doctors should test anyone that has/had two or more family members with cancer. If they find the cancer gene early then hopefully it can be stopped. I am the third member of my family that has had cancer. I worry about my children and grandchildren. Too often people are not tested until it is to late. Doctors say try this, try that. Doctors should trust us when we say something is not right. They should do blood test or x-rays.
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Cruz over coals
Unlike another Speak Out commentator, I strongly support the Southeast Missourian decision to publish an editorial cartoon raking Ted Cruz over the coals. In the interest of full disclosure, I always support editorial cartoons causing intraparty turmoil in the GOP.
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