DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife has been told that she has a tumor (noncancerous, the doctors think) on her pituitary gland. The specialist told her that it’s so small that they don’t expect it to grow, and since she isn’t showing any symptoms, they are not going to do anything about it. He told her […]
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Neighbors’ neglected dog is causing a big stink
DEAR ABBY: We recently bought a new home and have discovered that our elderly neighbors are caring for their grandson’s dog. The dog lives in a 3-by-6-foot area right next to our patio. The poor animal receives little attention and is rarely cleaned up after. As a consequence, our patio reeks of dog feces, and […]
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Aries: Time to adapt your resume
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Harry Styles, 22; Ronda Rousey, 29; Big Boi, 41; Michael C. Hall, 45. Happy Birthday: Keep an open mind, share your thoughts and give everyone the same freedom you expect in return. You can coast along and reach your goals if you avoid making unrealistic promises. Do things for yourself […]
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Cheap screenings must be weighed against benefit
DEAR DR. ROACH: Two years ago, I took advantage of our local $99 low-dose CT scan for smokers at high risk of lung cancer (I certainly fit the criteria). Still smoking, I had the scan, and it was reported to me that they had “seen something” and wanted to do a follow-up PET scan. I […]
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Gay father must find way to share son’s parenting
DEAR ABBY: My friend “Steve” is in his mid-20s and became a father a few months ago. He’s happy and excited about it, and he’s good with the baby. He has been living with the mother, “Nina,” who is a few years older, for a while now. Nina is also a friend of mine, and […]
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Dad could be suffering from depression
DEAR ABBY: My father is 80. In his prime he was a businessman with lots of contacts. Most of his friends and siblings are gone now. He doesn’t take good care of himself. His hair is unkempt, he goes weeks without shaving, his pants sag, and worst of all, his fingernails are full of dirt. […]
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Taurus: A romantic gesture will be well received
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mario Williams, 31; Justin Timberlake, 35; Kerry Washington, 39; Portia de Rossi, 43. Happy Birthday: Be practical and cut your losses. Make moves that will ensure your safety and financial well-being. Now is not the time to take a risk, but it is a good time to solidify your position. […]
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Aquarius: Stick close to home
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Wilmer Valderrama, 36; Christian Bale, 42; Phil Collins, 65; Charles S. Dutton, 65. Happy Birthday: Easy come and easy go. You will have to be careful how you handle money matters. Although you will attract interesting deals and partnerships, you will also be prone to being taken advantage of if […]
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Fiance’s service as Marine makes waves on homefront
DEAR ABBY: My fiance is in the Marine Reserves. He has been in for five years, and his contract is due to end next year. After that, he will either resign or re-enlist. He’s obsessed with the idea of serving his country and deploying. He says he won’t feel like he did his job if […]
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Lightheaded, floaty feeling attributed to anxiety
DEAR DR. ROACH: Lately I have had lightheadedness and a feeling of floating while standing or walking. I have seen my primary doctor and a neurologist. I had an echocardiogram and a Holter monitor (a 24-hour heart monitor), and nothing was found. My primary doctor told me to take escitalopram. I have taken Xanax for […]