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Half-Century Man

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15. 12 year leukemia survivor.

Reply to Aristus (Original post)

Wed Jul 2, 2014, 10:33 PM

Jul 2014

You can beat it, it ain't always fun though. The first and most important thing to arm yourself with is a conviction cancer can be beaten. Belief goes a long way. Belief in winning can pick your head up off a pillow when it weighs 500 lbs.

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I've got to have a 'conversation' with a patient tomorrow. It looks like she's got ovarian cancer. [View all] Aristus Jul 2014 OP

Oh boy, my dear Aristus... CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2014 #1

oh dear Skittles Jul 2014 #2

I'm sorry to hear that, Skittles. Aristus Jul 2014 #3

oddly enough Skittles Jul 2014 #6

Prayers/vibes for her and for you. LiberalLoner Jul 2014 #4

Sending vibes to her, Aristus. sheshe2 Jul 2014 #5

A sister-in-law recieved "the talk" Tuesday. She has less then 9 months to live. Kaleva Jul 2014 #7

oh no...and healing vibes to your family... magical thyme Jul 2014 #11

DEEP vibes for you both. elleng Jul 2014 #8

An old friend of mine LiberalElite Jul 2014 #9

more vibes headed your way... magical thyme Jul 2014 #10

Holding you both in the Light. n/t TygrBright Jul 2014 #12

I am so sorry you have to deliver such devastating news. Sending positive vibes LoisB Jul 2014 #13

Good vibes going out to both of you MissDeeds Jul 2014 #14

12 year leukemia survivor. Half-Century Man Jul 2014 #15

you have it. I am so sorry roguevalley Jul 2014 #16

I'm very moved. Aristus Jul 2014 #17