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Cancer Support

hlthe2b

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9. This is a tremendous setback, but I've known patients (albeit oncology is not my field) who have bounced back

Reply to Sparkly (Original post)

Fri Jul 11, 2025, 07:35 PM

Jul 11

--sometimes surprising even their oncologist. When I say "keep the faith," it sounds like such a meaningless platitude, but every cell in my body is convinced that a positive outlook made the difference for them and will for you.

How difficult does what I just said sound as I read it back? But you have many who are rooting for you. We will be here cheering you on and offering our own positive healing thoughts. Focus on the image of your truly encouraged oncologist when you turn this thing around, and your findings are so improved.

We believe in you!

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Seems my bone marrow isn't "bouncing back" after chemo. [View all] Sparkly Jul 11 OP

I know a virtual hug is not real...but feel me hugging you tightly. You are loved. cayugafalls Jul 11 #1

You are not alone Sparkly... democratsruletheday Jul 11 #2

I can't imagine, I don't do prayers, but I sure hope for the best! Eliot Rosewater Jul 11 #3

Well nuts Raven123 Jul 11 #4

Healing vibes on the way to you SheltieLover Jul 11 #5

From me as well. Nt spooky3 Jul 11 #14

Sparkly. PikaBlue Jul 11 #6

Sending positive thoughts and a big hug. May the next scan show "good improvements". LoisB Jul 11 #7

Sending you healing vibes and good energy. Irish_Dem Jul 11 #8

This is a tremendous setback, but I've known patients (albeit oncology is not my field) who have bounced back hlthe2b Jul 11 #9

About being positive, we do know being happy makes your body release good chemicals that do help heal us questionseverything Jul 12 #30

Virtual hugs..... WVGal1963 Jul 11 #10

Hugs and love.... Ellipsis Jul 11 #11

I remember TNNurse Jul 11 #12

''"mild" improvements." One tumor shrank a little,' sounds good to me. elleng Jul 11 #13

Ohh Sparkly.. Cha Jul 11 #15

....... marmar Jul 11 #16

"" AllaN01Bear Jul 11 #17

My husbands chemo was cut short, too. His platelets got too low. We both have Karadeniz Jul 11 #18

Fingers crossed to that sentiment Karadeniz. JMCKUSICK Jul 11 #25

Sending you a virtual hug, Sparkly. sheshe2 Jul 11 #19

Vibes to you in this battle. Keep us updated. applegrove Jul 11 #20

Thinking of you and sending vibes and love. ms liberty Jul 11 #21

Sparkly, I see you, I hold space for you. MysteriousStranger Jul 11 #22

Sending you a hug. Solly Mack Jul 11 #23

I'm really moved by the situation you are in Sparkly JMCKUSICK Jul 11 #24

Thank you, John Sparkly Yesterday #32

Wishing you the best care. mercuryblues Jul 11 #26

Hugs and good thoughts to you Bayard Jul 11 #27

Thanks for all for the words of support! Sparkly Jul 11 #28

Here's one more. Dark n Stormy Knight Jul 12 #29

Improve diet? Peregrine Took Jul 12 #31