DEAR ABBY: I have lost my copy of the “Letter From Your Pet,” the essay that is written from the pet’s viewpoint to his master, assuring him it is the right thing to do when it is time to put the pet down. Is it included in your “Keepers” booklet? If so, how can I […]
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Iron anemia brings suspicion of colon cancer
DEAR DR. ROACH: I recently went for an annual checkup, and was told that I am anemic. Other than advising me to take iron pills, I was told to see my gastroenterologist. Upon seeing him and advising him that I’m feeling fine (no problem with GERD or any other conditions), he wanted to schedule me […]
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Gemini: Finish what you start
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Judah Friedlander, 47; Lauren Graham, 49; Victor Garber, 67; Jerry Lewis, 90. Happy Birthday: You’ll have to look at every situation you face from many different angles. Consequences should be examined, and a well-thought-out plan should be put in place before you jump into action. Slow, methodical maneuvers will help […]
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Mom taking step into dating is tripped up by daughter
DEAR ABBY: I’m a single mom in my 40s and my daughter is 12. After my last relationship, 10 years ago (not with her father), I took a leave of absence from the dating world to concentrate on myself and being the best mother I could. Fast-forward: When I attempt to talk to anyone of […]
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The do-nothing approach
DEAR DR. ROACH: In your recent column about the prognosis for a patient with esophageal cancer, what about offering the patient the option of just doing nothing? I suspect this may contradict your training. Clearly this course would seem especially hard, given her caregiver role. But in some cases, perhaps like this one, the range […]
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Taurus: Share your thoughts and feelings
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Kellan Lutz, 31; Eva Amurri Martino, 31; Eva Longoria, 41; Bret Michaels, 53. Happy Birthday: Look at all sides of a situation before you make a personal or professional move. Change is needed, but your motives must be right and your strategy securely in place before you proceed. If you […]
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Couple torn apart by lies must try to face the truth
DEAR ABBY: I have been married for 14 years. My wife is a liar and lies about small things. I realized it about 10 years ago and have tried to reason with her. We have two daughters, and the older one is like her mom and also has a habit of lying. Over the last […]
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Big drop in bone density might require meds
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 68-year-old woman diagnosed with osteopenia. My hip T-score is -2.3, and lumbar spine T-score is -1.6. My doctor suggested medication, but I am concerned about side effects. Is this really necessary? Can I safely wait? I am very active, eat a well-balanced diet and take calcium and vitamin D […]
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Aries: Don’t share secrets
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Megan Follows, 48; Billy Crystal, 68; Quincy Jones, 83; Michael Caine, 83. Happy Birthday: Forge ahead on your own steam. Relying on others to take over or get things going will slow you down. Do things your way. Taking a unique approach to life and love will help you find […]
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Scorpio: Put your heart, soul into unusual pastimes
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Adam Clayton, 56; Dana Delany, 60; William H. Macy, 66; Neil Sedaka, 77. Happy Birthday: Don’t wander too far from your original game plan. You can tweak your strategy, but don’t try to fix what is already working. Your priority should be having the patience to see matters through to […]