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THE WOODLANDS(AP) Nine Americans and a Sin gaporean leading a Christ ian crusade for a Houston- based group remained jailed, but in good spirits Monday in India as attorneys worked for their release. “We are doing our best,” said R.A. Paul, president of Gospel to the Un reached Millions, a Hous ton-based missionary group. Paul said the 10 men were invited by him to visit Indian citizens and pray with them. There appears to be J obstacle, according to vs,|b^ ^ ous church and Amerk^HE consulate officials, oni part of a local magistrij who has asked for j equivalent of $3,C man and each of themfcie p surrender their passport 8 tud< “'The American CcJlrest sulate feels that these:|in th mands are ridiculous::; will not accept such cor; tions for the pastors." lease,” said Glen King; sociate pastor of Abui© | Life Assembly Churciil The Woodlands, church’s pastor, thei John H. Parks and eh Jeff Berkhouse, of Spr; Texas, are among thep Americans held. “Tp "W" A' TlEALTH I IPS Awareness important for early cancer detection, experts By Elizabeth Perry A.P. Beutel Health Center Testicular cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer for men ages 20 to 44. Although rare, testicular cancer is still a threat to college-age men. Fortunately, testicular cancer is one of the most curable types of cancer. In fact, men with the most common type of testicular cancer, seminoma, have a sur vival rate of almost 100 percent when the cancer is detected early. Men with an undescended testicle are most at risk for tes ticular cancer. In the male fetus, the testes are formed near the kidneys, and soon after birth, the testes descend into the scrotum. When a testicle fails to de scend by age six, the likelihood of testicular cancer increases five times. A simple surgical procedure can correct it. The most effective way to pro tect yourself is through early detection. This includes know ing the warning signs, having a yearly examination by a doctor and performing monthly testicu lar self-exams. The most common symptoms consist of finding a hard lump the size of a pea, painless swelling and a feeling of heavi ness in the groin area or scro tum. If any of these symptoms occur, it is important to consult a physician as soon as possible. The best way for males to de tect cancer in the early stages is by performing testicular self-exams. However, for the self-exams to be most effective, they must be performed at least once a month so a male can become fa miliar with how his testicles nor mally feel so that if a change does occur, he will notice the change in the early stages. TSEs should be performed while taking a warm shower or bath. Some easy ways to remem ber include leaving a note in the bathroom, in or near the shower, to jar the memory as well as pick ing a date for each month. How to Perform a Testicular Self Exam: 1. Perform the TSE in a warm shower or bath. 2. Be aware that, in most men, the left half of the scrotum is lower than the right. 3. Holding the scrotum, take one testicle and roll it between the thumb and fingers, check ing for a lump, an area of new firmness or softness or a slight enlargement. 4. Check the epididymis, the comma-shaped organ extending from the top of the testicle to be hind it. Normally it is soft and slightly tender when pressed. 5. Locate the spermatics that comes up from thee didymis; normally, it feelsl| firm, movable, smooth tube 6. Repeat the examinato: the other testicle. 7. If a change or Iue| found, consult a physician. If a testicular cancer is ill nosed, surgery is the mosto mon form of treatment. Cancer is usually confine: one testicle, therefore recT the removal of only one test® Fortunately, the remaining tide is still capable ofmainT ing sexual fertility. Through TSEs, men aresp capable of preventing testirj ] cancer. When detectedm treated early, men can hope;. ] near 100 percent cure rate. For further informal:] J please contact the Health catjon Center, A.P. Be, 1 Health Center at 845-1341. i by Jerry Herman AUDITIONS Everyone Welcome Mon., April 3 7 p.m. Texas A&M University Rudder Exhibit Hall I Tues. - Thur., April 4-6 7 p.m,. • Stage Center Theater • 701 N. Main, Bryan For information call 862-1351 Aggie Players Pteet/fT wrdi JitoP/stdrf luu* ta//S45-f5f5 C* me mfifme eftdm/i*mdr. li/c rtymi-rt fft/pcmCsme tfapefrrte- Cm ci-i Cm mmoi/m me Cm aseirCftmm Cm dim imeC mtfmme m&///Cmie. 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