DEAR DR. ROACH: Why does non-small cell cancer have such an unwieldy name? Why not call it “large cell lung cancer” instead? — P.R. ANSWER: There are four main types of lung cancer, as well as a few rare types. Small cell cancer is a specific type of lung cancer that behaves differently from the […]
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Frequent guest acts more like roommate
DEAR ABBY: A friend recently moved back to his home state. Because he was anxious about leaving, I told him he could stay with me anytime he wanted. I was trying to be nice and calm his nerves, but he has taken me literally and thinks he can come stay whenever he likes. When he […]
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Libra: Discipline and hard work will help you reach your goal. Don’t deviate from the path you are on
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Wilmer Valderrama, 42; Christian Bale, 48; Phil Collins, 71; Charles S. Dutton, 71. Happy Birthday: Lighten up and put emphasis on joy, not fretting. Pursue a path that excites you and brings meaning and purpose into your life. Worry less about what others think and do, and take responsibility for […]
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Virgo: Conjure up what you want to see happen and turn your plan into a reality
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Sara Gilbert, 47; Heather Graham, 52; Oprah Winfrey, 68; Tom Selleck, 77. Happy Birthday: Rely on what you know, who you trust and what you want, and you will set priorities that encourage success. Discipline and determination will separate you from any competition you encounter this year. Don’t share too […]
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Niece still hasn’t paid back loan for legal bill
DEAR ABBY: Several years ago, my adult niece, with whom I am very close, found herself in some legal difficulties and needed an attorney. At the time, due to some medical issues, she wasn’t working and could not afford the attorney’s retainer, so I offered to lend her the money. I told her she could […]
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Leo: Moderation will keep you levelheaded and on top of your game
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ariel Winter, 24; Elijah Wood, 41; Sarah McLachlan, 54; Frank Darabont, 63. Happy Birthday: Honesty is the best policy. Get to the point, and you’ll accomplish the most. Put your heart into what you believe in, and you won’t be disappointed. Watch what others do, but don’t follow suit. Offering […]
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Testosterone therapy shouldn’t come from supplement aisle
DEAR DR. ROACH: Television is full of ads touting testosterone and other body supplements that are supposed to take a 40-something male and turn his body back into a 20-year-old again. Their spokesmen are usually once-famous athletes who claim to have been able to rebuild body muscle and slow the aging process. My doctor at […]
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Old friends in new romance adapt to unfamiliar dynamic
DEAR ABBY: I’m in a new relationship with a man I have known for 30 years. We had our own lives, married others, had kids and then split with our spouses. After all this time, we have finally gotten together and discovered we were made for each other. Neither of us has experienced this intense […]
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Mans estrangement from son compounded by incarceration
DEAR ABBY: My 38-year-old son is in jail for meth. He’s been an addict for many years. I tried several times to help him, but he always relapsed. He has been in rehab. His mother and I divorced when he was 7. He was a great kid until the divorce. After that, he became distant […]
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Does all family history increase risk of breast cancer?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 24-year-old woman. My mother had ductal carcinoma in situ in her mid-40s, successfully treated with surgery and radiation. One of my paternal aunts survived a malignant breast cancer. Am I considered high risk for breast cancer? I know my mom’s cancer increases my risk, but does DCIS increase the […]