Dealing with a denial of lymphoma by a dying father
A reader asks how to handle a 69 year old father diagnosed with cancerous lymphoma who insists it is a hoax. The reply notes lymphoma grows with painless swelling, is often treatable with chemotherapy and radiation, and urges seeking second opinions. It advises expressing concern, offering support, and accepting the father’s autonomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Gott
Abby
Texas
Oregon
Bob
Portland
Carl Bradlee High School
Roseville
Mich
Kris Mitchell
Kris
Nelly
The Senior Citizens Complete Checklist of Constructive Activities
A reader hails a humorous guide by chapters Recreation Travel and Outings Around the House Money and Investments Spouse Care FAMILY Spirituality noting senior activities. The piece explores comfort, risk, and fulfillment in late life with sharp wit and practical prompts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Wjla-Tv
Renee Poussaint
Wjla TV
Conus Communications
Arket
Minneapolis
Minn
Poussaint
John Hambrick
Wtvj-Tv
Miami
Teens Survey On Police Fairness From 5,222 Respondents
A 1969 teen survey of 5,222 youths shows 57 percent feel their city police treat teens fairly while 43 percent disagree. Boys favorability 61 percent vs 55 percent for girls. comments cite both fair treatment and concerns about searches, pot and alcohol, and perceived bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wallace
Boston
Steve Grande
Paso Robles
Calif
Beth Nelson
Astoria
Ore
Lynn Marshall
Nashwa
N.H
Barb Walker
Galesburg
Jill Chapin
Hagerstown
Paul Johnson
Klamath Falls
Beverly C
Newark
Ohio
Mike T
Michigan City
Indiana State Penitentiary
Why the South Lost the Civil War wins Jefferson Davis Award
Athens AP report notes Richard Beringer and coauthors receive the 1986 Jefferson Davis Award for their University of Georgia Press book Why the South Lost the Civil War. The work analyzes political and military battles up to Appomattox and argues Southern defeat stemmed from lack of will to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Richard Beringer
Jefferson Davis
The
Museum of the Confederacy
Confederate States of America
University of Georgia Press
Appomatox
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Peter Gott
Robert Wallace
D. Copley News Service
Dear Abby
Middletown Valley Glass Art
John Hansen Bank
Frederick
Jody Trammell
Robin Thompson
Frederick County Arts Association
Frederick Builders Association
ROLEX
Patrick Street
ST. John’s
Prospect Hall High School
Frederick, MD
State of Maryland
Middle States
Assn. Natl. Catholic Educ. Assn. Assn
James J. Green
Mont, County
Tracy Lin Creations Custom
East Street
Tom, Clark
Quilt
Flair Studia Ltd
Carpetman
East 2Nd Street
Alcoholics
MT. Manor
Baltimore
P.O. Box
Emmitsburg
Rival Balloons, Inc
War Jewelers
E. Patrick St
Connie ’S
N. Market St
Connie
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