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ProfessorGAC

(76,217 posts)
65. Best Of Luck, Joe
Fri Feb 13, 2026, 10:29 AM
7 hrs ago

My mom had a form of blood cancer (actually the opposite of leukemia) for 25 years.
The infusions held it remission for a LONG time.
When she did pass, that illness is not what did it.
So, don't give up hope.

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Blood Cancer has struck... [View all] Layzeebeaver 22 hrs ago OP
Still, will comment in solidarity. mr715 22 hrs ago #1
You both need a group hug malaise 22 hrs ago #2
Sending love to both of you. Hope22 22 hrs ago #3
Yes vent SuzyandPuffpuff 22 hrs ago #4
Sending best wishes to you both. Stay strong. sinkingfeeling 22 hrs ago #5
Joe .. my heart aches for both of you Greywing 22 hrs ago #6
My heart goes out to your wife and the enormous Ninga 22 hrs ago #7
Healing vibes on the way to you. SheltieLover 22 hrs ago #15
Healing vibes to you, my friend. niyad 19 hrs ago #50
And more healing vibes coming your way from here, layzeebeaver! calimary 15 hrs ago #56
Sending hugs and good vibes MustLoveBeagles 22 hrs ago #8
Prayers, positive vibes, and much love. Take care of yourself too..... a kennedy 22 hrs ago #9
I am so very sorry, Layzeebeaver Grim Chieftain 22 hrs ago #10
Healing vibes on the way to both of you. SheltieLover 22 hrs ago #11
peace to you, brother...peace. ret5hd 22 hrs ago #12
Sending you healing vibes for your beloved. Nevilledog 22 hrs ago #13
I'm so sorry for you both. Solly Mack 22 hrs ago #14
I am so sorry Dear_Prudence 22 hrs ago #16
RN friend told me to eat and drink hungry and thursty or not to be there for her. IA8IT 22 hrs ago #17
Sending hugs and strength. bamagal62 22 hrs ago #18
Oh dear, Joe! Whew, what a tough row you and your dear wife are now forced to hoe. It is such a strange feeling KitFox 22 hrs ago #19
"" AllaN01Bear 21 hrs ago #20
Layzeebeaver, I will keep your wife and you in my most holy thoughts peacebuzzard 21 hrs ago #21
So scary. I'm so sorry. mountain grammy 21 hrs ago #22
Sending hugs and healing wishes to you and your wife. Fla Dem 21 hrs ago #23
❤️ So sorry for all that your wife and you are going through. Sending warmest thoughts for healing and strength. chia 21 hrs ago #24
My heart goes out to you mercuryblues 21 hrs ago #25
Your dear wife's health maliaSmith 21 hrs ago #26
I am so sorry for you both. pandr32 21 hrs ago #27
We, here at DU, will comment and rec because we care. I pray for strength for LoisB 21 hrs ago #28
Sending prayers for strength and healing. hamsterjill 21 hrs ago #29
I can report that a neighbor, a friend, and a urologist all survived lymphoma...cured. surfered 21 hrs ago #30
I wish you all the best JoseBalow 21 hrs ago #31
Holding you and your loved one in love and light as well. niyad 20 hrs ago #49
Wishing a speedy and full recovery IbogaProject 21 hrs ago #32
Never hesitate to reach out here. nocoincidences 21 hrs ago #33
I want to add my best wishes to you, your wife and medical team Deuxcents 21 hrs ago #34
Sending love and hugs gademocrat7 21 hrs ago #35
I prayed for your wife and for you. Joinfortmill 21 hrs ago #36
I'm sorry you and your wife are going through this Layzeebeaver. Buddyzbuddy 21 hrs ago #37
I'm so sorry to hear of this. Please try to be strong for each other and do the best you can. Exp 21 hrs ago #38
I'm sorry cate94 20 hrs ago #39
Heartfelt 🫶☮️ godsentme 20 hrs ago #40
I'm so sorry to hear this, Joe. Sending hugs to both of you, and healing vibes. highplainsdem 20 hrs ago #41
Be strong RussBLib 20 hrs ago #42
I am very sorry you and your wife are going through this. brer cat 20 hrs ago #43
I'm so sorry stage left 20 hrs ago #44
So sorry bdamomma 20 hrs ago #45
I'm so very sorry that your wife and you have to go through this. HeartsCanHope 20 hrs ago #46
Glad you are in the UK Figarosmom 20 hrs ago #47
Holding you and your wife in love and light. Healing vibes for best niyad 20 hrs ago #48
I'm so sorry. area51 19 hrs ago #51
(((((Hugs for both of you))))) UpInArms 19 hrs ago #52
Love and healing thought to you both. Marie Marie 18 hrs ago #53
Holding your wife and you in my thoughts and sending good vibes and support across the pond. MLAA 18 hrs ago #54
Feeling helpless to really help is hard. summer_in_TX 17 hrs ago #55
Believe me, I know what you are going through. pnwmom 14 hrs ago #57
In solidarity. We know this anxiety. Wishing you both all the best. QueerDuck 12 hrs ago #58
Joe barbtries 9 hrs ago #59
Writing thing down helps clarify them, which you did wonderfully! lark 8 hrs ago #60
Dont give up hope Playingmantis 8 hrs ago #61
Nurture 🧡 Comfort 🩵 Healing energy to your wife and yourself 💚💚 Clouds Passing 8 hrs ago #62
Hugs AKwannabe 8 hrs ago #63
best wishes with the treatments, this link may help Nigrum Cattus 7 hrs ago #64
Best Of Luck, Joe ProfessorGAC 7 hrs ago #65
I am sorry you are experiencing all this. NNadir 7 hrs ago #66
Wishing you the very best. AltairIV 7 hrs ago #67
Holding you and your wife in my heart, Joe. TygrBright 7 hrs ago #68
It's tough to be the support person JokeHer 6 hrs ago #69
Thinking of you and your wife ... rustysgurl 2 hrs ago #70
So sorry, thoughts and prayers and hugs RANDYWILDMAN 2 hrs ago #71
Work feels like an anchor to a world that is now out of control. nilram 2 hrs ago #72
You couldn't have popsdenver 2 hrs ago #73
I'm sorry to hear this.... Bettie 1 hr ago #74
I'm so sorry Joe choie 54 min ago #75
❤️ underpants 52 min ago #76
So sorry to hear this, Joe Bayard 25 min ago #77
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