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A true statement about cancer causes worry

DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your column every day. In a recent column. you wrote: “Since age is the major risk factor in getting cancer, it is likely that some people who were cured of their original cancer will later succumb to a different one.” This statement terrified me as I fall into this category. I had a lobectomy in 2009 to remove a stage IA lung cancer that had not spread and for which I was not prescribed chemo or radiation. Annual CT scans since then have all been negative except for a pulmonary embolism in 2014, which resulted in a blood-thinner prescription. I’m told that ...

Prepping big dinners ahead of time

Dear Heloise: For years, I hosted Thanksgiving for my husband’s family, which usually consisted of around 15-20 guests. Some brought a dish, but I prepared my dishes ahead of time and kept them in Crock-Pots with liners, including the turkey. I have several Crock-pots of different sizes that I’ve accumulated over the years. I got to enjoy my company, everything was ready on time, and cleanup was easy. What a time- and stress-reliever! I enjoy your column! –– M.L., in Iowa SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise@Heloise.com Dear Heloise: I planned to do some sewing but didn’t have a ...

Horoscope

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Perseverance is important, but so is knowing where to put it. Misplaced perseverance wastes time. Know when to pivot and apply the same actions to a more promising trajectory. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You’re so good at offering practical support instead of sentimental talk. You show love by being useful. Today, you’ll put the time in and do what needs to be done. You’ll help someone make a decision that will matter even more years from now. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Everyone is leaning in to listen to you today, so you don’t have to do too much to ...

Today in History

Today is Sunday, March 15, the 74th day of 2026. There are 291 days left in the year. Today in history: On March 15, 44 B.C., on the “ides of March,” Roman dictator Julius Caesar was assassinated by Roman senators, including Brutus and Cassius, who feared Caesar was working to establish a monarchy. Also on this date: In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson, addressing a joint session of Congress, called for federal legislation to guarantee every American’s right to vote. The result was passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. In 1972, “The Godfather,” Francis Ford ...

Choosing between love and a pet

Dear Annie: A friend of mine is facing a painful choice, and I can’t stop thinking about it. She has dogs she loves dearly, but the man she’s dating is allergic. Not “a little sneezy,” but truly can’t be around them. She feels like she’s being asked to choose between her pets and a relationship that could become something real. I keep thinking about an associate of mine from a local board. She was in a serious, loving relationship with a man who was kind, gracious and clearly devoted to her. The problem was her cat. He was allergic, and it wasn’t something he could just ...

Alternatives for osteoporosis medications

DEAR DR. ROACH: At age 48, I underwent a lumpectomy, chemo and radiation for stage I breast cancer. All is good so far, but I started experiencing osteopenia in my mid-50s, perhaps earlier than I would have because of the chemo and estrogen-blocking meds. My mother also had osteoporosis. For the osteoporosis in my hip, I took alendronate for five years, but it did not stop the bone loss. I am now on Prolia, which has helped. I am healthy and fairly active. How long can one take Prolia with breaks in between, and what are your thoughts on alternatives? I am concerned about “running ...