2003 Opinions & Editorials Archive

By Kay Granger and Sander M. Levin Special to the Star-Telegram Every hour, approximately 10 American women receive a diagnosis of a gynecologic cancer like ovarian, cervical or uterine cancer. Each year we lose 26,000 mothers, sisters, daughters and friends to one of these terrible diseases.

By Norella Harris Special to the Star-Telegram In the spring of 2001, I encountered firsthand the devastation of a insidious killer. It is the disease that whispers: ovarian cancer. During the onset of my ordeal, I thought my symptoms were caused by a gastrointestinal illness -- abdominal bloating, stomach pain, constipation and/or diarrhea. I took over-the-counter medication, consulted my primary care physician and even saw a gastroenterologist who diagnosed the problem as lactose intolerance.

Johanna Silver Gordon was unable to save her own life, but legislation named for her might prevent the deaths of other people. By Sheryl Silver Special to the Star-Telegram Johanna Silver Gordon At a time when many Americans are concerned that next November's election means that partisan politics will reign in Congress for the upcoming year, I am delighted to report a wonderful example of bipartisanship in the U.S. House.