This past week has not certainly gone down well for me not only with the recent judiciary video expose but also on a personal note, Dad was confirmed to be facing the Big C (cancer). And I just found out that a good mate's Mum was also diagnosed with it as well.
We were half expecting it as during the battery of tests, Dad had to go through the same regime as when Uncle Oi Mun (Dad's younger brother) went through when he was first diagnosed as having the Big C. Uncle Oi Mun has since passed away last year, some 6 months after he was first diagnosed. We have certainly been clocking up the miles & hours running to the hospital for tests, getting reports etc and all the waiting but that's the least I can do for the time being. Everyone's worried sick of course but surprisingly, Dad seems to be quite nonchalant about the whole thing. In fact even before getting the results, he's been announcing to all & sundry about it. Well I suppose that's my Dad for you, happy go lucky & the most easy going person you'll ever meet.
We'll be seeing another doctor tomorrow for a 2nd opinion & hope the prognosis is more positive. One way or another, we're not giving up hope and will remain positive whatever the opinion may be and just hope to be able to give the best care and management to the problem as we can.
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thanks for the words of encouragement over at my blog. get that 2nd opinion and like you said, don't give up hope! i will give you a call tomorrow.
hey,don't give up k.. i know u won't. take care
Be positive man! My uncle was disgnosed some 20 odd years ago, after chemo, and all....the old man is touching 88! GO and get the 2nd Opinion.
Bad news but u know what, the way you mention your dad's reaction - sounds just like him; not a worry in the world. Your dad sure has a strong character & wonderful sense of humour. If anyone has the character to beat this; its yer dad!
Our prayers are with him & we wish him a speedy recovery.
Thanks to everyone for your messages of support, we appreciate it.
Just to update: the 2nd opinion was not much different from the first & Dad decided there & then to follow the doc's advice to start chemotheraphy which he did on Wednesday. He was none the worse from the chemo as the dosage given was quite light but he'll have to go for another 5 sessions before the docs do a review to see if there's any effect on the tumor. Hopefully we'll get positive results. In the mean time, Dad is carrying on life as usual albeit he's had to cut down on his nightly jaunts with his friends.
Thanks again to everyone for their support and prayers, will update on Dad's progress every so often.
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