Bye Bye 2012

Just want to say Bye Bye and thanks to 2012 .

Is it a great year for me ? In a way , it is Yes and No.

For my Living with Lung Cancer journey , 2012 is a tough year .

In Feb. I hv the worst chemo experience, with the extreme pain, I ended up with request to doctor to refer me to Hospis Malaysia . Thanks God, with Hospis help, manage to get pain under control and subside . Praise the Lord.

In end June, my brain MRI scan reported the small 'c' show up in my brain and say ' hello SK , I am here ' . After consulted with doctors and also reading sharing in cancer forum, decided to proceed wih WBR ( whole brain radiation ). I expected it may cause side effect, but, never expected it's tough . Feeling weak , loss appetite , loss weight , headache . I decided to delay my chemo until I feel better. It took two over months for me to feel ok ( from July to Sept ) .

In Sept., start chemo with Alimta and change the drug to Gemzar + Vinorelbine in Oct.

And today, I spend my New Year eve writting my blog in hospital , cause I have delayed my chemo from last week due to low blood count. Praise the Lord ! Everything goes well today.

With God , what I mentioned above is nothing to compare to the blessing from God and make it a great year for me.

I have learned new things in this journey.
What is Pain management.
What is WBR and how to deal with it .
How to plan ahead with precaution by having necessary equipment to avoid fall, when suddenly few weak .

I make new friends who share with me their thought and experience in living with lung cancer.

With Hospis arrangement, I meet Prince William . Thanks Hospis Malaysia .

I have regained my feel in colour pencil drawing and improve.

I managed to have a enjoyable vacation with my family to Shanghai.

Wow ! Feel Good , Feel Great , Feel so thankful .

Praying 2013 be a great year to all of us and may God blessing to touch upon us and bless us and our family with Joy , Happiness and Good Health .

God Bless !