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Just wanted say that I'm glad your back and feeling better 

From : sweety pie 

Sent : 7/15/12

Hey Mannan.  I don't know much about Leukemia, but I want to tell you that I understand what a difficult time you must be going through. The thing about bad times, is that they never last. I have to tell myself that sometimes. I've been suffering on and off from depression since I was about thirteen, and I can't imagine the pain that must come from your diagnosis or the state of depression that could put you in. Remember that no hard time will last forever though and that none of us can know or appreciate good times if we don't see bad times as well. Bad times make us stronger people, as you know.. and often wiser people too. I'm not very religious but I have my spiritual side, and I've always thought that the people who face the toughest challenges must be pretty special. The people I respect the most, the people I admired as a child or even now, artists, novelists, scientists just about any brilliant mind I can think of had to overcome or live with some major obstacle to get there and they were the better for it. I'm not saying Leukemia is a blessing, I know it's not. But it does not define you. You are stronger and better than your cancer and you will get through this. I believe things happen for a reason, even the bad things. I hope that doesn't offend you, but instead gives you hope that this horrible thing could instead have a greater purpose for you. I don't know you but I believe in you and I want you to know you're not alone. 

From : Finley

Sent : 6/23/12

well im just glad something i done in life was able to help another in need. you are most welcome. dont let this shit beat you down! i have actually lowered my dosage against medical advice and am doing great! the next big feat is finding out how i got sick in the first place. i suspect i was poisoned by local industry or a vaccine i was given as a child. after all, portsmouth ohio is the cancer capitol of the world. 

From : Citizen Fife

Sent : 6/21/12

i'm so sorry i can't imagine what that must be like. (im not very good with words im sorry) i hope things will turn around for you 

From : molldoll 

Sent : 6/17/12

Thank you for reaching out today I am very touched by your story.

From : Enja

Sent : 6/16/12

Hey brother.... 

As you know i have cml. I am 36 year old male with a wife. WE just had a kid while on gleevec. Doctors told us (only after she got pregnant) that its ok because SHE is not on gleevec. Since you a man and taking gleevec, it does not affect the child. 

Our baby Ian was born on November 31, 2010. I have been on gleevec since December of 2009. 

Ian is perfectly healthy and smart. He is very stubborn but that's genetics. 

Dont let the doctors bullshat you. Find a different doctor if they keep telling you that crap because i am here to tell you that the answer is YES you can have kids. 

From : Citizen Fife 

Sent : 6/16/12

I am so sorry I had no idea I hope that you will feel better. 

From : Bitter Beauty 

Sent : 6/16/12

your blog looks good!! :) I was thinking of starting one too but Im not very good with expressing myself and I get embaressed a lot when I talk about myself. I know its a good outlet and can be very theraputic. 

From : sweety pie 

Sent : 6/14/12

I just read your blog, and I am so sorry you're not doing so good :( I know how you feel about not having kids. I worry about that sometimes, too. I had four surgeries and the chances of having kids goes down when women have surgery. I know it's really sad to know you can't have biological children, but it's okay. You could still adopt if you wanted to. I know that doesn't sound as good, but there are so many kids out there who need someone to care for them. Bringing a child into this world is great, but loving one that's already here is, too. I admire you so much, Mannan. You are so positive even when you're feeling terrible. It's so hard, if not impossible, for me to do that. I wish I had your uplifting spirit! Physically I'm doing alright now, but emotionally I'm struggling. I'm going through a really tough breakup and every day it gets harder to stay optimistic and try to be happy...but you really inspire me. My heart goes out to you, and I hope you will continue to look on the bright side of things. My thoughts and prayers are with you and whenever you want to talk I'm here. 

From :  Lauren 

Sent : 6/16/12