Chronic lymphocytic leukemia not always treated
A reader asks why early treatment isn't always best for chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Dr Donohue explains many patients with no symptoms or modest white counts may not need treatment, as early intervention does not extend life or slow progression in an indolent course.
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Family notes stress from nonstop calls and therapy need
Dear Annie column outlines two reader cases. In the first, a wife and daughter face mood issues and a teen with risky behavior burdening the mother, who should seek family therapy through Lena’s doctor referral. The second advises a customer on salon service, urging interruption if attention to hair is needed and remaining patient if not.
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