DEAR DR. ROACH: I completed proton therapy for prostate cancer in August 2021. Approximately nine months later, I began to bleed from my rectum. My oncologist suggested that I be treated by a colorectal surgeon, who recommended we try formalin. After 10 treatments, it became clear that this approach was not working, so he then […]
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Husband’s younger ‘crush’ reapears in couple’s life
DEAR ABBY: When our son went to college years ago, he traveled all summer with a school-sponsored ministry singing group. The members were all smart, attractive, talented young men and women — a group of four. I stopped going to his concerts because my husband became attracted to one of the young women. She was […]
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Mature couple’s marriage lost its spark years ago
DEAR ABBY: I have been married to a man I’ll call “Ed” for 15 years. We are seniors, but he is 17 years older than I am. I have three children from a previous marriage who are grown and on their own. I think my husband is gay but never came out of the closet. […]
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Capricorn: Rely on experience and ingenuity to point you in the right direction.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Lola Kirke, 33; Avril Lavigne, 39; Anna Camp, 41; Tamara Taylor, 53. Happy Birthday: Keep life simple, factual and stress-free. Your decisions will determine how you feel and how far you get. Associate with people who have something to contribute and are willing to do their fair share, but don’t […]
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High cobalt levels signify that it’s time for a hip replacement
DEAR DR ROACH: I am having significant issues with my hip replacement that was performed 10 years ago. It can get quite painful after kneeling, lifting heavy objects or sitting in some chairs for extended periods. My MRIs show no issues. C-reactive protein tests and sedimentation rates are within the normal range, so my doctors […]
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Mil’s smoking habit has young mother seeing red
DEAR ABBY: My mother-in-law is a heavy smoker. She lives two hours away from us, so when she visits, she likes to stay for one or two nights. My husband and I have a 3-year-old son, and my MIL’s smoking is a huge concern for me. Every two hours, she smokes outside on our back […]
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Epsom salt baths are not harmful for the body
DEAR DR. ROACH: In the winter, I enjoy an occasional soak in a hot bath, especially when my muscles ache after a hard day, and I often add a cup or more of Epsom salts. These seem to make the bath even more soothing and therapeutic, and I feel especially clean afterward. Am I crazy, […]
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Saggitaurius: Travel, educational pursuits and time spent with supportive people will keep you grounded.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Manny Montana, 40; Christina Milian, 42; Serena Williams, 42; Jim Caviezel, 55. Happy Birthday: Don’t hesitate; get the ball rolling and finish what you start. Keep life simple and doable. Refuse to be led by those pushing lies. It’s up to you to think for yourself and make decisions you […]
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Scorpio: Don’t fold under pressure or give in to someone’s rhetoric.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Donald Glover Jr., 40; Catherine Zeta-Jones, 54; Will Smith, 55; Michael Douglas, 79. Happy Birthday: Take control; it’s up to you to start the ball rolling. Use your imagination and let your passion to succeed drive you to the finish line. Refuse to be caught up in someone else’s dreams. […]
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Paget’s disease can cause arthritis, pain, deformities and more
DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband has been diagnosed with Paget’s disease. I would like to know more about it; this is the first time I have ever heard of it. I would like to know the treatments and how much damage affects the bones. He is 76, had prostate cancer and underwent radiation treatment. — […]