When my niece, Penni Buydos, was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2023, she chose not to dwell on the what-ifs. A year earlier, a lump had been dismissed as nothing to worry about. Over the next year, as Penni noticed its changes, she pushed for answers — and this time, the news ...

DEAR ANNIE: I am struggling with what feels like a small thing, but it weighs on me. I have several great-nieces and great-nephews, and over the years I’ve tried to remember birthdays with cards, little gifts or even just a phone call. Lately, though, I feel overwhelmed. Between the number of ...

DEAR HELOISE: I use small paper tags that are hung by a string on each of my clothing hangers. These can be purchased from an office supply store. On one side, I write a short description of the clothing item, such as “long-sleeve black sweater with a V-neck.” On the other side, I write the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 69-year-old female. I walk every day and belong to an exercise group. I’m writing because during a routine dental cleaning, my dentist noticed a spot on the left side of my tongue that turned out to be squamous cell carcinoma. I’ve never smoked, and I drink ...

Bridge would be a much easier game if, whenever the critical point of the play arrived, some kind soul would come along and tell you to be very careful at this juncture. The trouble is that such moments sneak up on you without warning, and the first thing you know, an opportunity to shine has ...

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