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Page 6 - shelby shopper & info - 704/484-1047 www.shelbyinfo.com Thursday, May 20-May 26, 2021 Tickets and more info at foundationshows.org Admission sold per car with a limited number of cars allowed. Gates open at 7 pm. WNCW and The Foundation Performing Arts Center present A Drive-In Concert featuring Opry Saturday, June 19th 8:30 pm the cleverlys "Out Back" in the parking lot behind The Foundation Performing Arts Center at Isothermal Community College Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about lung cancer screenings? I was a big smoker but quit years ago, so I'm won- dering if I should be checked out. Former Smoker Dear Still, Lung cancer screening is used to detect the presence of lung cancer in otherwise healthy people with a high risk of lung cancer. Should you be screened? It de- pends on your age and your smoking history. Here's what you should know. Screening Recommendations The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force – an inde- pendent panel of medical experts that advises the gov- ernment on health policies – recently expanded their recommendations for lung cancer screenings. They are now recommending annual screenings for high- risk adults between the ages of 50 and 80 who have at least a 20-pack year history who currently smoke or who have quit within the past 15 years. This is a change from the 2013 recommendation that referred to patients ages 55 to 80 with 30-year pack histories. A 20-pack year history is the equivalent of smoking one pack a day for 20 years or two packs a day for 10 years. In 2020, lung cancer killed more than 135,000 Ameri- cans making it the deadliest of all possible cancers. In fact, more people die of lung cancer than of colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. Lung cancer also occurs predominantly in older adults. About two out of every three people diagnosed with lung cancer are 65 or older. You'll also be happy to know that most health insur- ance plans cover lung cancer screenings to high-risk patients, as does Medicare up to age 77. Screening Pros and Cons Doctors use a low-dose computed tomography scan (also called a low-dose CT scan, or LDCT) of the lungs to look for lung cancer. If lung cancer is de- tected at an early stage, it's more likely to be cured with treatment. But a LDCT isn't recommended for every high-risk patient. LDCT scans have a high rate of false positives, which means that many will undergo additional (and unnec- essary) screening or medical procedures, such as an- other scan three, six, or even 12 months later to check for changes in the shape or size of the suspicious area (an indication of tumor growth). For some patients, the anxiety or worry that goes along with waiting can be a real issue. Or you may need a biopsy (removal of a small amount of lung tissue), which has risks, especially for those with underlying health conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or emphysema. For example, in people with emphysema, there's a chance of a lung collapsing during the procedure. If you meet the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force criteria for high-risk lung cancer, the University of Michigan offers a free online tool (see ShouldIS- creen.com) to help you decide if you should get an LDCT. It's also important to discuss the benefi ts and risks with your primary care doctor before making a decision. Tips for Testing If you and your doctor determine that you should be screened, look for an imaging facility whose staff fol- lows American College of Radiology requirements when performing low-dose CT scans. You can fi nd accredited facilities at ACRaccreditation.org. This can help to ensure an accurate read of your scans by a highly trained, board-certifi ed or board-eligible radiologist. You may need a referral from your primary care pro- vider. Most insurance companies, including Medicare require this before they'll cover the cost of screening. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of "The Savvy Senior" book. Should You Be Screened for Lung Cancer? By JIM MILLER Editor About 200 jobs in a dozen hospitality categories avail- able at 'pre-launch' gaming facility in Kings Mountain. The Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort is hosting job fairs on May 19 and 20 to fill 200 positions for its "pre- launch" temporary gaming facility opening this summer in Kings Mountain. The Two Kings team will hold the job fairs from Noon to 8 p.m. on May 19 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 20 at the Cleveland Community College Event Center, 1800 East Marion St., Shelby, N.C. Available opportunities include finance, marketing and surveillance positions, cage personnel, drop team members, slot techs and attendants, housekeeping personnel, security staff, bartenders, cocktail serv- ers, culinary and guest ser- vice representatives, as well as various supervisory posi- tions. "This is an excellent opportunity to begin your career and be part of an ex- citing gaming and hospital- ity operation," said Chuck Kilroy, who is leading the efforts of Delaware North, the Catawba Nation's con- sultant on the project. "We encourage local residents to come and apply for these positions in this growing business." Full-time positions in- clude health, dental and vision medical plans, life insurance coverage, paid vacation, and a 401K retire- ment savings plan. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have two valid forms of identifica- tion (e.g., driver's license, state or tribal ID card or passport). Applicants are encouraged to bring a re- sume if they have one and be prepared to fill out an ap- plication and be interviewed. Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort is being de- veloped by the Catawba Nation at a 17-acre site at 538 Kings Mountain Blvd. in Kings Mountain, N.C. The site is near Interstate 85 and about 35 miles west of Charlotte. A temporary "pre-launch" gaming facility is planned to open this sum- mer with 500 slot machines to provide an initial opportu- nity for patrons to game with limited food & beverage and other guest amenities. An introductory facility, part of the permanent ca- sino, will follow with 1,300 slots. The total $273 million casino resort project is ex- pected to create 2,600 per- manent jobs at full buildout and thousands of construc- tion jobs in the region. The Two Kings name celebrates the Catawba Nation's his- tory and hopeful future in their ancestral lands in North Carolina, paying tribute to the 18th century Catawba Chief King Hagler and the City of Kings Mountain. Catawba Two Kings Casino Resort job fairs May 19 & 20 at CCC Prescription opioids can be addictive and dangerous. It only takes a little to lose a lot. cdc.gov/RxAwareness