DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend, “Jimmy,” and I have been together for two years. After about four months, out of necessity we moved in together and it was great. Not long afterward I got a job two hours away. Since I moved, we get to see each other only every two or three weeks. The separation […]
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Prognosis for esophageal cancer diagnosis
DEAR DR. ROACH: After seeing many specialists, I received the diagnosis of esophageal cancer T4b N2. The PET scan shows thickening of the lower esophagus of 4.1 cm in diameter and local nodal disease, but no distant metastatic disease. They say I am not a candidate for surgery, and chemo and radiation are the only […]
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Gemini: Love can be deceptive
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Stacey Dash, 49; Rainn Wilson, 50; Bill Maher, 60; David Lynch, 70. Happy Birthday: Take money matters seriously and you will avoid a loss. Helping others will prove to be costly and less rewarding than anticipated. Try to focus on the options that will lead to your own prosperity, good […]
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Wife fears losing her family if she leaves them for lover
DEAR ABBY: I live in Israel, and for the past five years I’ve been having an affair with a great guy I’ll call Yuri. I married very young to a man who is kind and very Orthodox. I love my children and grandchildren. Yuri thinks we should leave our spouses and make a fresh start. […]
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All anti-inflammatories are not alike
DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 62-year-old male in generally good physical and mental health. I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age 21. I had bowel resection surgery, but have no debilitating symptoms now, except some diarrhea flare-ups. My question is regarding polymyalgia rheumatica. I was diagnosed with this just two weeks ago. I’ve been […]
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Taurus: Express your ideas and interest
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Shawn Johnson, 24; Drea de Matteo, 44; Katey Sagal, 62; Dolly Parton, 70. Happy Birthday: Don’t trust your emotions this year. Try to let go of any suspicions or assumptions that arise. Taking a pure approach to what you do and making a point to do your own thing will […]
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Student who wants to study abroad needs time to mature
DEAR ABBY: Our granddaughter, “Kim,” is a senior in high school. She wants to study in Europe next year to improve her skills in a second language. Neither she nor her parents can afford the $20,000 or more this will cost. She is also “boy crazy.” Another worry is the threat of terrorism and her […]
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Is recovery from foot drop possible?
DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 64-year-old woman. I have been an avid exerciser and runner since 1980. I am in excellent health and take no medications, except for a low-dose rheumatoid arthritis medication, methotrexate. Over a month ago, I developed a throbbing pain that radiated down the left side of my leg, the top […]
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Aries: Be aggressive with your pursuits
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Jason Segel, 36; Jesse L. Martin, 47; Mark Messier, 55; Kevin Costner, 61. Happy Birthday: Don’t look back — it’s full speed ahead. Your race to the top can only be matched by your desire and willingness to do whatever it takes to get there. Whether your goal is personal, […]
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Couple’s excessive drinking strains longtime friendship
DEAR ABBY: My wife and I have been friends with another couple, “Bill” and “Emily,” for 20 years. We usually have dinner together once every four to six weeks. In the past, everyone enjoyed a cocktail or a glass of wine with dinner and nobody overdid it. But over the last year or so, it […]