Cancer patient’s insistence saves their life

#Cancer #Shingles #Shingrix #Zostavax DEAR DR. ROACH:  About 12 years ago, I had a scan done to look for the cause of a problem that I was having for many months: pain in my abdomen ... Continue Reading →

My dog has cancer. What next?

#MiddleburyCT #Dogs #Cancer #Lymphoma DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My Golden Retriever, Jasmine, was recently diagnosed with lymphoma. I’m devastated. She seemed to tire easily, so ... Continue Reading →

Protect against sun exposure

#MiddleburyCT #SunExposure #Tanning #BloodPressure DEAR DR. ROACH: I have a question about suntanning. First off, I want to say that I get yearly skin cancer checks, love the sun, and ... Continue Reading →

Bisphosphonates worsen esophageal disorders

#MiddleburyCT #Bisphosphonates #Osteopenia #StabbingHeadache DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 68-year-old female with osteopenia. My doctor wants me to take a bone medication such as Boniva ... Continue Reading →

Doctors differ on dietary advice for Lynch Syndrome

#MiddleburyCT #LynchSyndrome DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a healthy 55-year-old woman who eats well and exercises (with both weights and cardio) six to seven times per week. Four years ago, ... Continue Reading →

COVID vaccines don’t increase cancer risk

#MiddleburyCT #COVIDvaccines #Varicocele DEAR DR. ROACH: I am looking for your opinion regarding the new COVID booster. I am not opposed to vaccinations, as I have had the initial ... Continue Reading →

Learn the signs that lead to COPD

#MiddleburyCT #COPD #Trulicity #Atorvastatin DEAR DR. ROACH: What signs and/or symptoms do you need for a doctor to determine whether you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ... Continue Reading →

Were you stationed at Fort Ord?

#MiddleburyCT #Veterans #FortOrd VETERANS POST By Freddy Groves I remember Fort Ord as a beautiful place to live, with perfect weather and the ocean right over the sand dunes. It was ... Continue Reading →

Risk to chemotherapy patient from healthy cat is small

#Midlebury #Health #Chemotherapy DEAR DR. ROACH: My neighbor is battling cancer for the third time. The medical personnel she sees when she goes for her chemotherapy treatments are ... Continue Reading →

Alkaline diet may help boost cancer treatment

#Middlebury #Health DEAR DR. ROACH: What is your opinion of the alkaline diet? I have several friends who have battled cancer, and they have adopted alkaline diets as adjuncts to their ... Continue Reading →