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Grim Chieftain

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4. Sending good thoughts his way

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Sat Jun 27, 2026, 05:43 AM

10 hrs ago

If it's any comfort, my favorite professor at grad school had leukemia and lived with it for forty years. One of my husband's friends likewise lived decades with it. While the diagnosis is frightening, there is hope.

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Tonight @ dinner Marta and I learned a long time good friend has Lukemia [View all] Omaha Steve 15 hrs ago OP

Sending healing vibes for your friend. LoisB 15 hrs ago #1

There are cures for Leukemia. Jacson6 15 hrs ago #2

Healing vibes on the way SheltieLover 13 hrs ago #3

Sending good thoughts his way Grim Chieftain 10 hrs ago #4