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This chart developed by CURE Today -- a cancer magazine identifies nine major cancer drugs and provides examples of interactions between them and medications taken for other common age-related diseases.

This is a three part series taken from Dr. Rhodes' award winning newspaper column, Our Parents, Ourselves. Learn what to look for in a plan, get the "nuts and bolts" of Medicare Part D and discover how to apply for "extra help." Click Here (.pdf).

In 1993, Congress passed the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Employers with 50 or more employees must allow their workers at least 12 weeks of unpaid leave for a family member who is seriously ill. The law defines family members as the worker's spouse, parent or child. If you are caring for your in-law or grandparent, the law does not apply. To qualify, you must have worked for the company an average of 24 hours or more per week for at least one year. Your company must give you full health benefits during your leave and you are entitled to get your old job back or another position with equivalent duties, same salary and benefits.

The Department of Labor web site provides you with details on the law and what your rights are under the Family Medical Leave Act.

Don't accept "medicalese" from your doctor or nurse as a form of language when they speak to you. Their job is to help interpret medical information for you, not impress or confuse you with fancy terms . So, don't be afraid to ask whoever is giving you information to "please explain this to me in terms that I'll understand." All too often, our parents don't want to act like they don't know what's going on, so they don't ask. Or because of hearing difficulties, they won't pursue the conversation. Many just find it easier to do "whatever the doctor says." Problem is -- they don't know what the doctor just said.

I've created a "cheat sheet" to help you get through doctor's appointments and hospital visits. Since you won't be tested and the nuns aren't looking over your shoulder (yes, I'm a product of parochial schools) then I'm sure we won't get into trouble using it. Feel free to print this and take with you. If you want the equivalent of a textbook on medical terms then pick up the Webster's New World Medical Dictionary or go online to explore terms and their meaning at www.medicinenet.com. Both will also offer you explanations of medical tests and procedures.

For a printable copy of the "Medical Terms Cheat Sheet" click here.