Dear Doctor: A close relative had extensive radiation therapy for an early breast cancer. The treatment was effective, but it damaged the surrounding tissues, including her aortic valve. What are the potential side effects of radiation therapy?
DEAR HARRIETTE: I am friends with a few social media influencers. They are my real friends, but random people I know will call me to try to get in touch with them. They want a hookup for a public appearance or an album or whatever. I do not feel comfortable connecting people like that, for the most part. When it makes sense, I will introduce people, but I’m tired of always being asked. How can I put my foot down on this? These are my genuine friends. I don’t want them to think that I am “pimping” them off to my contacts. — Drawing the Line
Dear Doctor: Our mom is 66 years old and has always been healthy. She was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation during her last physical. She says she feels fine, so she hasn’t followed up with her doctor. What can happen if she doesn’t get treatment?
We are strong believers that the best way to predict the future is to look at the past. Based on statistics, we shouldn’t have been surprised that City Manager Mark Skiles and the Clinton City Council agreed to part ways.
I am suffering from kidney failure, and I'm on the kidney transplant list.
We're at the stage where everyone is complaining about their hair.
We’re nearing the end of the legislative session.
As Oklahoma residents continue to follow social distancing guidelines, some people are turning to gardening to help pass the time. Although the state has many seasoned gardeners, others are picking up seeds and potting soil for the first time and are getting a little dirt under their nails.
While being under quarantined I have perfected making slime.
Dear Doctor: Now that it’s harder to see a doctor or go to the emergency room, I want to beef up our first-aid kit. What should we have on hand?