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T h e P r e s i d e n c y C l u b N e w s l e t t e r

J u n e 2 0 1 4 / C h e n n a i

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06 Presidency Cricket Nets under Flood Lights

10 Bumper Tambola

12 Breast Cancer Awareness

14 New Books for June 2014

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With the sweltering and the torrid heat of the summer upon us, outdoor activities in the Club has taken a back seat. However, this did not dampen the enthusiasm of the members in attending the coaching classes in various sports facilities. The swimming coaching particularly was well patronized and continues to be a hot favourite amongst members and their families.

The process for installing a better facility for cricket has been set in motion with the first phase being complete. The Club now boasts of a wonderful cricket facility. The area that the team uses to practice has been upgraded to a high standard with floodlights and nets. In the second phase astro turf is being installed after which there will be a formal inauguration. We are also actively looking at introducing a bowling machine and members are encouraged to come forward to support the same.

Tambola is being conducted every Wednesday with the bumper Tambola on the last Wednesday of the month. This continues to draw good crowds and members enthusiastically come and try their luck hoping for an improvement in fortunes. Special mention must be made about the enthusiasm and interest taken by the member in charge resulting in members looking forward to their favourite day in the week.

The IPL matches drew an enthusiastic and

appreciative audience and the I Bar was the favourite

spot where the action was keenly watched. Teams

were lustily cheered and members flocked to watch

the matches in the company of friends and family.

With some extraordinary finishes and unusual

twists, the games held the members spellbound.

The smart cards are being issued and some of the

members are yet to have them collected. Members

are requested to ensure that they have collected

the cards for themselves, spouses and dependants.

The testing and implementation is in process and

the same would be in place in a couple of weeks

time. A communication on this would be sent to

you to enable you understand the system better.

The work on the new directory is underway and

we hope to have the same out by August beginning.

I trust that all the requisite information has been

given to the Club. If any details or photographs

needs to updated kindly have them sent to the Club

immediately.

I must recognize the proactive participation

and support of our members. It is your valuable

feedback and suggestions that enables us to take

the Club forward more effectively. Thank you !!!

Regards

Viji Joseph

Cell : 93810 08255

Email : visa72000@yahoo.com

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Perhaps the one activity that was lagging behind (literally !)... Tambola was worked on with such

professionalism, meticulous care and consistent effort that it has become a "look forward to" event in the Club. Working in the background with dedication and diligence, the credit largely goes to the member in charge Mr Chirag Batavia who has ensured that members come, enjoy and go back happy and contented. He is ably guided and assisted by the one and only Mr Premchand Kinger who is very pro active and

passionate about the Club. Their efforts in giving good dividends and gifts to the participants is well appreciated. Credit must also be given to donors like Mangharams, Sakthi Tours, Baywatch Travels, Mr Sai Krishna, Mr Tanseer Ahmed, Mr Satish Khanna, Indian Art Emporium, etc who have generously come forward time and time again to support events of the Club.

DeeP ConDoLenCeSMr Ravikumar Kalra [SM 148]

Mr R Paranthaman [SM 180]

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DR. VANI VIJAY

Consultant General, Laparoscopic and Breast Surgeon

FORTIS MALAR HOSPITAL, KAUVERY HOSPITAL &

BILLROTH HOSPITAL R.A.Puram

Contact: 9840041240 • Email: vanivjs@gmail.com

Cancer kills millions of people every year & presently it is the third most common (13%) cause of death worldwide only outnumbered by heart diseases (29%) & infections (23%). In 2008, over 7.5 million people died of cancer across the world. Of this number 460,000 deaths were caused by Breast Cancer alone. Breast cancer is one of those cancers that can be detected early and treated effectively. Worldwide, Breast cancer is the largest reason for cancer related deaths among women. In India it is only second to cervical cancer.

RISK FACTORS

GENDER - You are at risk of contracting Breast Cancer solely by virtue of being a WOMAN. This reason is apart from the susceptibility that a person has due to her own family history.

AGE - The chances of contracting Breast Cancer increase with age. About 1 out of 8 invasive breast cancers are found in women younger than 45, while about 2 of 3 invasive breast cancers are found in women age 55 or older.

OBESITY - The risk of contracting Breast Cancer, as with most other diseases as well, is higher if the person is overweight. Since overweight women tend to ovulate lesser, they tend to have higher levels of estrogen which then increases the chances of Breast Cancer.

SMOKING - This is the most common cause of cancer in the world. If you are a smoker, you have a chance of getting breast cancer much earlier than a nonsmoker.

ALCOHOL - Drinking alcohol increases the risk for Breast Cancer. Though the difference is very slight, those women who consumed more than 14 units of alcohol a week were at a higher risk of contracting Breast Cancer.

SHIFT WORK - Some studies have shown a linkage between night shift work and an increase in breast cancer risk. Other studies also suggest the impact that sleeping longer reduces the risk of breast cancer. This could be due to undue stress associated.

But all is not lost. There is so much that you can do from this moment on.

CHANGE YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW ……..……..……..……….!

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What kind of tests should you take?

Breast self-exam- A regular breast exam involves checking for lumps in any part of the breast. While is to be done by you yourself, if there are any lumps that seem out of the ordinary, it is best to get an exam done by a doctor. This should be a part of every woman’s life as a practice once they have crossedthe age of 20. Please remember that cancer is a painless lump when it starts.

There is a possibility that you might find an uneven lump or something you couldn’t explain when you conduct a self-exam. While this could be just your imagination, it is always best to take the opinion of a professional.

Clinical breast exam- A breast exam performed by a medical professional is called a clinical breast exam. It is especially beneficial for women over the age of 25 to get one done every 2 years and women over the age of 40 to get one done every year.

Mammography: This is the key test for early detection and to find a possible treatment for breast cancer. This is offered to all women above 40 years of age in a screening program. This test can detect the disease early and make the treatment much simpler.

The treatment for every person faced with Breast cancer differs based on their body. As every individual is unique, the exact combination of treatment options depends on the patient and the doctor. Treating Breast Cancer means getting rid of the cancer in the best way possible, but it also means ensuring that there are few to nil chances of a relapse in the future.

I can’t really tell you about all the treatment options that are out there because that is a lot. But then, I would love to start you off on that path.

Mastectomy or Lumpectomy

Once you have entered the world of ‘Breast Cancer Awareness’ you would invariably be faced with this question- what is the difference between a Mastectomy and a Lumpectomy?

The simple answer to this question is that while a Lumpectomy involves removal of only the tumor and a part of surrounding breast tissue, a Mastectomy would lead to removal of the entire breast tissue. Each situation depends on the level of spread of the disease as well as individual factors.

Radiation and why it’s important

Radiation can either be internal or external based on whether the rays are aimed outside the body or are focused inside the body. The medium used for either method also differs considerably. Simply put, the radiation kills cancer cells and so it lies right at the core of any kind of cancer treatment.

Chemotherapy- Why and when?

Chemotherapy uses medicines to weaken or destroy the cancer cells that are present in the body. A characteristic way in which it differs from the other forms of treatment is that it affects the entire body and not just the part affected area of the body as it passes through the bloodstream.

What to expect while you’re getting treated

A major side effect or personal battle that most women have to face when it comes to Breast Cancer treatment is the hair loss. Chemotherapy and radiotherapy contribute to a considerable loss of hair that can weaken the confidence levels and have far reaching psychological implications. But the good part is that, almost always your hair does grow back. And till you reach that stage there are a host of options available today- right from simple hair extensions and wigs to even hair transplants.

So it’s never late…………….

Go for a Clinical Breast Exam today………

KILL THE FEAR !!

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GENERAL

POLITICS&CURRENT AFFAIRS

R.D.PRADHANMY YEARS WITH RAJIV AND

SONIA

BIOGRAPHY&AUTOBIOGRAPHY

RUSKIN BONDLOVE AMONG

THE BOOKSHELVES

SELF HELP

PEALE(NORMAN VINCENT)ENTHUSIASM MAKES THE

DIFFERENCE

TRAVEL

ED.NAMITA GOKHALETRAVELLING IN,

TRAVELLING OUT

COOKERY

RASHEED MUHAMMEDMALABAR CUISINE

TRADITIONAL MOPLAH FAVOURITIES

TRUE STORY SPORT

BERNSTEIN.J.B MILLION DOLLAR ARM

FICTION

BALDACCI(DAVID) THE TARGET

CUSSLER(CLIVE) THE BOOTLEGGER

FALLON(JANE) SKELETONS

GALBRAITH (ROBERT) THE CUCKOO'S CALLING

GARDNER(LISA) TOUCH & GO

GREGORY(PHILIPPA) FOOLS GOLD

HIGSON(CHARLIE) THE FALLEN

KEIGO HIGASHINO SALVATION OF A SAINT

LEMAITRE(PIERRE) IRENE

LOVEGROVE(JAMES)AGE OF SHIVA SCIENCE

FICTION

LUSTBADER(ERIC VAN) BELOVED ENEMY

MADHUMITA BHATTACHARYYA DEAD IN A MUBAI MINUTE

MAY(PETER) ENTRY ISLAND

MCCULLOUGH(COLLEEN) BITTERSWEET

MCDERMOTT(ANDY) THE VALHALLA PROPHENCY

NESBO(JO) THE SON

PICOULT(JODI) MY SISTER'S KEEPER

ROBERTS(NORA)THE RETURN OF RAFE

MACKADE

ROLLINS(JAMES) DEEP FATHOM

SMITH (MCCALL ALEXANDER)

THE MINOR ADJUSTMENT BEAUTY SALON

SWANSON(PETER)THE GIRL WITH A CLOCK

FOR A HEART

USHA NARAYANAN THE MADRAS MANGLER

CHILDRENS BOOK BELOW 7 YRS OLD

I CAN READ SERIES SPLAT THE CAT

I CAN READ SERIESHARRY AND THE LADY

NEXT DOOR

I CAN READ SERIES PINKALICIOUS PUPTASTIC

TAMIL NOVELS COLLECTIONS

AGILA GOVIND VA PHENMAZHIL

INDIRA SOUNDARRAJAN SANIKKIZHAMAI VIBATHTHU

INDIRA SOUNDARRAJANORU ANNAMUM

SILA KAGANGALUM

MEKHALA CHITRAVEL KHADAL THAMARAI

MEKHALA CHITRAVEL KANNADI NILAVU

PRIYA KARTHIGAYANUNAKKUM ENNAKKUM

EEDAIVALI

RAMANICHANDRANKATRIU VELIYAEDAI

KANNAMMA

RAMANICHANDRANENTHA MANAM YENTHAN

SONTHAM

BOOKS DONATED BY OUR CLUB MEMBERSMR.PRAKASH AHUJA L108MR.SANTOSH UKKUR R289

MRS.MALATHY VELMURAI LT076

NEW BOOKS FOR

THE MONTH OF JUNE 2014