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Published on 08/21/1995 All articles from this issue

August 'KLEIDOSCOPE' deals with breast cancer

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The subject for the August "KLEIDOSCOPE" cable access television show is breast cancer. The show culminates six months of research, planning and production by the show's producers. The program, shown on Channel 16 in Los Altos and Cupertino, also regularly profiles local businesses.

Using the premise that one out of every nine women in America will have breast cancer during her lifetime, Alfred N. Butner, M.D. of Mountain View defines breast cancer and tells what is the first line of defense. Topics include: self examination, risk factors, mammogram, detection, types of biopsy, treatment options, making the choice and second opinions.

Lee Stivender, the owner of Siloette in Los Altos, talks about how women can cope with the emotional and physical changes, types of prostheses, fashions and has models wearing fashions. Silotte specializes in clothes and prostheses for women after breast surgery.

Harry Hewitt of Palo Alto and his wife, Aina, a breast cancer survivor, discuss the importance of partner support and the impact of breast cancer on the woman's partner.

"KLEIDOSCOPE" airs on Channel 16 on Sundays at 4 p.m. and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. and on Channel 18 in Los Altos Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. Additional copies of "KLEIDOSCOPE" are available for viewing by groups, service clubs and non-profit organizations. For more information, call 969-3653.