Dear Ann Landers, lease print something again about the impor-tance of having a PSA (prostate-specific antigen) blood test to detect prostate cancer. One of my dearest friends recently died from this ter-rible disease, and a relative is now bravely fighting it. Every year, 35,000 men in the United States die from prostate can-cer. If it is detected early enough, it can be cured. Every male 40 and over should have an annual physical examination. After 50, men also should have a simple PSA blood test to detect prostate cancer that the doctor cannot feel during a digital exam. The PSA test can be done in a doctor's office. Please tell your readers, Ann. It could save lives. -Your Faithful Reader in Fort Worth
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Dear Readers, , I become so angry I can’t control myself. I have hit him like this several times before, even though I know it is wrong. I read your column every day and have read your advice to look in the phone book under child abuse. I looked and there is nothing in this town (population 3,000). When this boy was bom four years ago, I really didn’t want him but my husband was crazy about children and insisted that I have a family. I have always hated this kid, which is a terrible thing for a mother to admit, but it is true. His daddy died two years ago and, thank God, I don’t have any other children. I am a rotten mother. Many times I have thought of giving up the boy for adoption. I know there are many couples who would love to have him. He is very smart for his age and darling-looking. But just when I get ready to put my hand on the phone, I tell myself, “Don’t do it. Keep him and leam to be a good mother.” I live 1,500 miles away from my own family. I have a good job and work 50 hours a week. Please tell me what to do. -Telling It Like It Is in Kansas
