Tuesday, November 29, 2011

1 Year After, My CancerVERSARY

Sg Palas Tea Plantation


Hello ~! ,
Today is the day when I had gone to the operating theater & came out renewed. 
Lost in her drama world
Just cant believe it. Its exactly a year now. 
In fact, its more than a year the day I was diagnosed with cancer. 
I know I have been lagging on my blog... need to buck up ~!                  


Below is just part of what I had wrote during my retreat to Cameron Highlands during Christmas.
Stayed there for a week with my family.

I'm in Cameron Highlands again, writing this blog, while my wife is in the room with her computer & my son running around with his scooter.
Xmas present fr GodParents

Its been more than 1 year since I was diagnosed with stage 3 trachea cancer.
I celebrated it with Mimiko & Ryusei by spending a week at Father's Guest House in Tanah Rata Cameraon Highlands. 

To think about the minute I was told "I'm sorry, but you have CANCER", I just can't believe its already 1 year now.
I have made very good progress, had some hiccups but overall, it has turn out to be a GREAT 2011 year ~!

Below were the events during my journey to well being.
Just got up fr Ops at HDU
17th Dec 2010 - Found a mass in the trachea
18th Dec 2010 - Went for a bronchoscopy test with Dr Jurina at Columbia Hospital
21st Dec 2010 - Was informed that I have cancer
22nd Dec 2010 - Went to SDMC to meet oncologist, Dr Foo Yoke Ching
23rd Dec 2010 - Went for a PET scan at Wijaya Medical Centre
27th Dec 2010 - Went to Singapore, Raffles Hospital(Dr Donald Phoon) & Mt Elizabeth(Dr T.Agasthian) for 2nd opinion

My Souvenir
28th Dec 2010 - Had my 1st chemotherapy at SDMC
18th Jan 2011 - Had my 2nd chemotherapy
8th Feb 2011 - Had my 3rd chemotherapy
28th Feb 2011 - Went to Singapore to get ready for my operation by Dr T.Agasthian
1st Mar 2011 - Had my operation to extract the cancerous portion from my trachea
29th Mar 2011 - Had my 4th chemotherapy
19th April 2011 - Had my 5th chemotherapy
10th May 2011 - Had my 6th chemotherapy
28th Jun 2011 - Back to work

During my journey, I have changed & saw many things which I have never realize to be of such importance.

Look at the COLORs !
Regular CT Scan chk-ups
Even though the journey was painful, it had made me STOP & LOOK around at the people & beautiful things (look at the flower which I had captured).
Every part of me felt thankful that I'm able to open my eyes & enjoy another beautiful day ahead.
I'm so happy to have my wonderful wife@caregiver, son, parents / in-laws, brother & sister, nephews, family members, friends, colleagues, bosses and many more whom had played a BIG part in my road to recovery.

My Resolution
The incision from the surgery on the chest does not hurt anymore now. 
But the foot long scar serves as a reminder to lead a positive and healthy lifestyle.
I take care of my body... making sure it gets the proper nutrition and exercise.
I still go for my routine morning walks & weekly acupuncture. I practice my Qiqong twice a week.

I'm able to control my emotion much better now, especially when I'm driving.
I look at things from a new perspective.
I have new objectives to keep myself going. New goals to achieve every year.
 
Mt Kinabalu
My next one will be conquering Mt Kinabalu. Scheduled to be on early Jul 2012.
My brother had asked me to join him for the Singapore Marathon at the end of the year. Will probably go for the half marathon(20km).

I would like to help as many cancer patients as possible. Assist them in their war against cancer.
What every cancer patient needs to have is the courage & emotional support.
The road to recovery is difficult but not impossible.
I have seen & heard many remarkable recoveries. People whom did not give up eventhough diagnosed at the 4th stage & advance stage.
They are the real CHAMPIONS whom have strong spirit & look at things positively.
They had beat the odds & came back stronger than before. 
I miz this place !

I will do my best in whatever that I do. I cherish all the people around me.
I look into the details off the things around me.
Frequent excursion trips will always be in my mind.
I shall also continue my acupuncture treatment with Dr Cheung, Dr Zhao & staffs at EverHealthy Care Centre..

I have always wanted to run my own small business ... Hope to materialize this in the very near future.
Need to slow down my pace & take things slowly.

What ever it is, DO NOT BE AFRAID OF CANCER.
Face it with courage & outrun it. You are not alone & many people will run with you.
All you need to do is to ask. Many will share their experience.
Many will tell you that its not hard, just do not give up.
Drive yourself with strong determination.

Love everyone around you.
I know just how hard it is to do rather than to tell you the above things.
Nevertheless, I have every right to tell you so as I have went through the process myself.

Time waits for no one. The seconds tick away even as we speak. Live your life to the fullest.
Take care of yourself & cherish all the loved ones around you.
Till then, Cheers ~!


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