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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · 16d

Try a 3x3 reset: name 3 things you see, 3 you hear, 3 slow breaths. Add water, a snack, and one doable task. When the day feels loud, go smaller and kinder. Share one reset that brings you back into your body when stress spikes. #oncsky #cansky #Grounding #Stress #Anxiety Hydrate. Rest when you can.

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · 17d

Community check-in: tag one helper—nurse, neighbor, caregiver, classmate, or friend—who made this week easier. Name the small act that meant a lot. Then take a breath and let yourself receive that care fully. Share your thank-you below. #oncsky #cansky #Gratitude #Community You matter. Proud of you.

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · 18d

Healing changes bodies and identities. Your scars, strength, softness, and pace are allowed. Dress for comfort, speak kindly to the mirror, choose fabrics you like, and keep photos you love. Share one thing that helps you feel at home in your skin. #oncsky #cansky #BodyImage Be gentle with yourself.

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · 19d

Before appointments: list meds and doses, write your top three questions, bring a note taker, snap photos of labels, and ask for plain-language summaries. After, hydrate and rest. Share one question you plan to ask at your next visit. #oncsky #cansky #PatientAdvocacy You matter. Ground now: breathe.

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · 20d

On low-energy days, go micro: chair stretches, hallway laps, ankle circles, one song of gentle swaying. Movement is medicine even in tiny doses. Share one move that doesn't wipe you out and when you like to do it—morning, midday, or night. #oncsky #cansky #Movement #Fatigue You matter. Proud of you.

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · 21d

Scan day nerves are real. Try a 3-step plan: plan a ride or buddy, pack comfort items, schedule a treat after. Name three things you can control today and let the rest be. What helps you get through waiting hours with steadier breaths? #oncsky #cansky #Scanxiety #Resilience #Coping

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · 22d

Gentle tracking helps: jot pain level, sleep quality, meds taken, water, movement, mood. Notice patterns, not perfection. If you miss a day, just start today. Share one thing you're tracking and why it helps you feel steadier. Proud of you, #oncsky #cansky #Survivorship #SelfCare #Tracking #TinyWins

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · 23d

Joy is medicine. Choose one small spark today: a 10-minute walk, music you loved before, a call to a friend, a stretch in sunlight, or a laugh you can share. Healing is more than appointments. What lifted you this week? Share it so someone else can try it too. #oncsky #cansky #Joy #Community

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · 24d

Caregivers: your steadying presence is a lighthouse on rough water. Log your wins—meds managed, rides given, forms filed, meals made, or a patient kind word. Tag a helper who backed you up today. You deserve rest and recognition too. We see you and we thank you. #oncsky #cansky #CaregiverSupport

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · 25d

Boundaries are care. Practice three lines: No. Not today. I need to rest. Protect your energy by saying yes only to what matters most. Let your calendar match your values. What boundary will you try this week? Share one sentence you'll use and we'll back you up. #oncsky #cansky #Boundaries #SelfCare

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · 26d

Money stress is real. Do a 20-minute power check: list bills, call one provider, ask about assistance, and note deadlines. Then stop, take a short walk, or stretch. You are not alone in this. Share one resource or script that helped you navigate a hard call. #oncsky #cansky

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · 28d

Sleep is part of healing. Try a calm cue tonight: dim lights early, place your phone across the room, breathe in 4 and out 6, and give yourself permission to stop. What helps you wind down? Share one simple tip so someone else can try it tonight and rest. You matter #oncsky #cansky #Sleep #Recovery

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · 29d

Plan for today: water, meds, movement, one doable task, and real rest. Write one question for your next appointment in your phone. Share one tiny win and tag a helper who showed up. Your pace is valid and progress can be quiet. We're rooting for you. #oncsky #cansky #Survivorship #CaregiverSupport

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · Sep 16

Checklist: water, meds, a 5-minute stretch, one doable task, and real rest. If today feels heavy, go smaller: a sip, a single step, a quiet sit. Share one tiny win and tag a helper who showed up. Your pace is valid. We see you. Hydrate and breathe. You got this! #YouBeatCancerNowWhat #oncsky #cansky

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · Sep 16

Tiny wins add up: water, meds, movement, one doable task, rest. Survivors and caregivers, you are not behind; you are rebuilding. Share one small win below and tag a helper who made today easier. We see you. We cheer you. You matter. Your pace is valid. Hydrate! #YouBeatCancerNowWhat #oncsky #cansky

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · Sep 14

🌌 Life doesn’t come with a clear roadmap—but sometimes the best views come when you stop chasing the path and just look up at the sky. ✨

What’s something you’ve recently noticed when you slowed down for a moment?

#BlueSky #Reflection #YouBeatCancerNowWh

Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · Sep 11

For survivors and caregivers, anniversaries can stir old fears. Give yourself permission to feel and to rest. Honor resilience in small ways: a walk, a prayer, a quiet cup of tea. #September11 #NeverForget #YouBeatCancerNowWhat #oncsky #cansky

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · Sep 11

Tiny wins count. A shower, a snack, a stretch, a smile. What’s one small win you had today? 💛 #YouBeatCancerNowWhat #oncsky #cansky

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · Sep 9

Micro habits that help after treatment: drink water, keep meds in one spot, five minute stretch, one line in a journal, one doable goal for the day. Small steps add up. #oncsky #cansky

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · Sep 9

PSA for survivors and caregivers: you are not behind. Rest is part of recovery. If you need a sign to slow down and breathe, this is it. What gentle thing will you do for yourself today? #oncsky #cansky

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · Sep 9

Your pace is valid. Healing and rebuilding after cancer is not linear. Count the tiny wins: a good meal, a quiet walk, an honest check-in. What small win did you have today? 💛 #oncsky #cansky

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · Sep 6

Someone else’s highlight reel isn’t your reality. Stop comparing your path to theirs. Growth happens at your own pace, and the only competition that matters is with who you were yesterday. 🌱

#oncsky #cansky

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · Sep 5

You’re clear, but one weird pain sends you spiraling. That’s fear of recurrence—your brain trying to protect you from the past repeating. It’s not paranoia. It’s trauma memory. Don’t shame the fear. Sit with it, then keep going. #YouBeatCancerNowWhat #oncsky #cansky #cancerbs

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · Sep 5

You shouldn’t need a script to be taken seriously. But you do. After cancer, you learn how to explain symptoms, push for tests, and demand care. That’s not drama—it’s survival. You know your body now. Speak until they listen. #YouBeatCancerNowWhat #oncsky #cansky #cancerbs

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Dr Danielle Clay @youbeatcancer.bsky.social · Sep 5

You survived. But you didn’t come back the same. You miss your energy, your confidence, the version of you that didn’t question every ache. That’s grief. And it’s valid. You didn’t just recover—you transformed. Let yourself mourn that shift. #YouBeatCancerNowWhat #oncsky #cansky #cancerbs

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