DEAR DR. ROACH: I am 68 and have prostate cancer. I had PSAs, an MRI and a biopsy. My Gleason score was a high 7. No genetic testing as I can recall. My urologist said I had “upper moderate” cancer and that I could remove my prostate or do radiation therapy. I underwent three months […]
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Searching for the cause of shortness of breath
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 70-year-old male and have exercised daily all my adult life. I take a baby aspirin and 10 mg pravastatin daily. I have eaten very little red meat since I was 40. I had an EKG in 2020 that showed a heart attack, but my cardiologist said that with no […]
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Does a history of blood clots preclude future pregnancy?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question about blood clot history and pregnancy. I’m in my mid-30s, married without children, and just experienced my first blood clot. It started in the vein on the inside of my calf but then moved to just below my knee. My doctor prescribed Eliquis after the clot moved, and […]
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The heart doesn’t explode, but it can rupture
DEAR DR. ROACH: What causes heart explosion? I heard that it can relate to a heart attack. I knew of two people who had it. How often does it happen? — L.B. ANSWER: The heart doesn’t actually explode, so I suspect you are talking about rupture of the wall of the left ventricle, which fortunately […]
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Cancer: Use your talents and time by engaging in something creative or inspirational. Put your best foot forward,
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Elle Fanning, 24; Kristen Stewart, 32; Leighton Meester, 36; Dennis Quaid, 68. Happy Birthday: Take your time, work alone and be secretive. Put everything in place before executing your plans. Precision and detail are critical factors concerning your success. Use your intelligence, and stick to the basics. A simple, straightforward […]
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What’s the prognosis for ‘microvascular disease’?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am an 80-year-old active male taking only thyroxine. I have no known health issues. In November 2021, I experienced a migraine with aura and have a slight vision loss in my right eye. After seeing an eye doctor, a retinal specialist and a primary care doctor, the only thing I am […]
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Rh factor can complicate pregnancy for Mom and baby
DEAR DR. ROACH: My wife is Rh negative, and I am Rh positive. Our baby (fetus) is positive. I am worried about my wife and my baby. Is this dangerous? What can be done? This is her second pregnancy. — H.D. ANSWER: Blood types are complicated. A simple version that’s familiar is the A, B […]
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Aries: Question anything that causes uncertainty or puts you in a vulnerable position. Keep your plans simple, regardless of what others do or say.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Eliza Coupe, 41; Candace Cameron Bure, 46; Zach Braff, 47; Paul Rudd, 53. Happy Birthday: Put a to-do list together and map out a plan that will help you fulfill your wish list. Don’t fold under pressure or let someone talk you into doing things that don’t complement your agenda. […]
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Is it or isn’t it cancer?
DEAR DR. ROACH: In 2015, I was diagnosed with a myeloproliferative neoplasm, essential thrombocythemia. My question is simple: Is it cancer or not? There seems to be a fundamental disagreement between my oncologist and my hematologist about the “c” label. Not that it makes any difference treatment-wise, but I would like clarification. — L.F.F. ANSWER: […]
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Pisces: Getting along will make your life easier. Find a way to compensate for any situation that disrupts the lives of others.
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Pharrell Williams, 49; Mike McCready, 56; Mitch Pileggi, 70; Agnetha Faltskog, 72. Happy Birthday: Put your talent to good use, and build something concrete. Refuse to let secrets, emotional problems or meddlers come between you and what you want to pursue. Think smart, follow through and choose to associate with […]