Football Coaching Legend Lou Holtz Urges Those at Risk for Oral, Head and Neck Cancer to Attend Nationwide Free Screenings on April 15
4/12/2005 Charleston, SC Press Release PR Newswire Seventy Percent of Children Who Worry Their Parents' Tobacco Use Will Cause Serious Illness Want Them to Be Checked by a Doctor, New Survey Finds Legendary college football coach, Lou Holtz, whose wife Beth survived a battle with throat cancer, is urging at-risk Americans -- especially parents -- to get screened for cancer during Oral and Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week (OHANCAW), April 11-17. OHANCAW is sponsored by the Yul Brynner Head and Neck Cancer Foundation (YBF), and is highlighted by a nationwide day of free screenings on Friday, April 15. According to the American Cancer Society, nearly 65,000 Americans will be diagnosed with cancers of the oral, head and neck region in 2005, and more than 12,500 will die. "Early detection of oral, head and neck cancers saves lives, so parents -- do right -- get screened for your kids," said Holtz, who is also the father of four. "As with every serious obstacle in life or athletics, you have to tackle problems early. We were very lucky that Beth recovered and is still enjoying daily life with our family." Recently retired from the University of South Carolina, Lou Holtz enjoyed an illustrious, 33-year career as head coach of six NCAA Division I-A football teams and earned three National Coach of the Year awards (1977, 1988 and 1998). Ranked eighth among college football coaches with the most wins, Holtz led his teams to 249 victories, a national championship (University of Notre [...]