Official BLOG of ISPS Softball
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Friday, October 2, 2015
Thursday, October 1, 2015
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and International Slow Pitch Softball (ISPS) wants to remind everyone that early detection is the key to surviving this terrible disease.
According to the American Cancer Society, the chance of a woman having breast cancer some time during her life is about one in eight. The chance of dying from breast cancer is about one in 36. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the U.S., other than skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer. Breast cancer can also affect men, although it is relatively rare: less than one percent of breast cancer cases occur in men.
According to Texas Health Care member physician Joseph Heyne, MD, a breast surgeon, "As the most common female malignancy, breast cancer has little respect for age, race or socioeconomic status. My goal is to give women and men the upper hand in fighting this disease."
Regular mammograms are a key part of preventing breast cancer fatalities. According to the Center for Disease Control, when detected early, the cancer is usually still confined to the breast and hasn't yet spread to the rest of the body. Every woman age 40 and over should have a mammogram every two years. "Regular screening is incredibly important in the fight against breast cancer. Early detection can be the difference between life and death," says THC oncology surgeon Anita Chow, MD.
In addition to regular screenings, risk of breast cancer can be reduced by controlling risk factors. Body weight, physical activity and diet have all been linked to breast cancer. Exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy calorie intake and limiting use of alcohol can help reduce chances of developing breast cancer.
A great resource is the Baylor All Saints Medical Center Andrews Women's Hospital, which provides comprehensive health care services for women, including breast screenings and imaging. THC physicians helped found Andrews and today, 25 THC member physicians practice there.
No matter where you go and who you see, it's just important to be checked out. So this October, mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month by scheduling a screening or encouraging a loved one to do so.
Source: http://www.txhealthcare.com/breast%20cancer%20awareness
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Tomorrow night's show will feature Special Guest RICK PAULAS from SBNation.com
Tomorrow night's show will feature Special Guest RICK PAULAS from SBNation.com who just wrote an article called
THE BAT DOCTOR IS IN
SERIOUSLY ILLEGAL SOFTBALL BATS AND THE MEN WHO MAKE THEM
READ THE ARTICLE HERE: http://www.sbnation.com/2015/8/5/9041099/the-bat-doctor-is-in
LISTEN TO THE SHOW WED NIGHT SEPT 16 AT 7pmET/4pmPT HERE: http://tobtr.com/s/7900705
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
DIRECTOR of the MONTH - aug 2015 - TOMMY SCOTT
ISPS would like to congratulate and honor TOMMY SCOTT from Florida for being named the ISPS DIRECTOR OF THE MONTH for August 2015.
Tommy is a valuable asset to our family and we really appreciate having him on our team.
Also an outstanding umpire official, Mr. Scott will continue to add nothing but value and positive reputation to our organization.
Thank you Tommy Scott!
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