19 May 2009, Tuesday
My TCM doc asks me to consider practising qigong, as an alternative treatment. All medicine that I am taking, are external factors. One day, they may lose its effect. Qigong is to use the internal strength within myself, to boost immunity system.
There are a few case studies in the literature that she gave me, that shows that qigong helps to prolong the life of the patients. She showed me the first step and asked me to practise.
I guess I am at a stage that anything that can work, I will try. I trust my TCM doc. She has accurately diagnosed the problems areas for patients, which western doctors may not be able to pick up immediately. First hand experience from myself on the blood test report and also experience from another cancer patient friend. She practises it herself today. For her, since she does not have any illness, she says the effect is not much. But it is good for her to strengthen herself. For people with illness, she believes in the theory which has 2000 years history, can provide an alternative treatment. Although there is disclaimer that it may not work for everyone. I guess no harm trying.
Will start practising soon and share my experience with everyone at a later date.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Exams are finally over!
18 May 2009, Monday
Aren't I glad that the exams are finally over! I am more relieved than my kids. I have always been more worried about my son's language subjects, as it has never been his forte. I must say that during the last 2 weeks, he had worked very hard, together with me, to do exam papers from the top schools and he didn't fare too badly. I hope his school results will be better than his CA1, where his results were dismay. As for my gal, she has always been the academic sort and I usually don't have to worry too much about her, as long as she does not commit careless mistakes. But, anyway, who doesn't?
Brought the kids for a good Japanese lunch at AMK HUB, and we headed to Wild Wild Wet, where they played a few hours together with their cousin. Me, of course, is out of bound for pool, as instructed by my TCM doc. So, I ended up reading my book in McCafe. Very comfortable and sipping warm milk.
Glad that the kids had enjoyed themselves at the Wild Wild Wet and they are already making plans for sleepover during the June school holidays.
I pray hard that their exam results will be decent. Can't help being a kiasu mum, as they will be streamed into P3 class, based on their this year results.
Aren't I glad that the exams are finally over! I am more relieved than my kids. I have always been more worried about my son's language subjects, as it has never been his forte. I must say that during the last 2 weeks, he had worked very hard, together with me, to do exam papers from the top schools and he didn't fare too badly. I hope his school results will be better than his CA1, where his results were dismay. As for my gal, she has always been the academic sort and I usually don't have to worry too much about her, as long as she does not commit careless mistakes. But, anyway, who doesn't?
Brought the kids for a good Japanese lunch at AMK HUB, and we headed to Wild Wild Wet, where they played a few hours together with their cousin. Me, of course, is out of bound for pool, as instructed by my TCM doc. So, I ended up reading my book in McCafe. Very comfortable and sipping warm milk.
Glad that the kids had enjoyed themselves at the Wild Wild Wet and they are already making plans for sleepover during the June school holidays.
I pray hard that their exam results will be decent. Can't help being a kiasu mum, as they will be streamed into P3 class, based on their this year results.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Mother's Day Present
13 May, 2009 Wednesday
I had an enjoyable time for Mother's Day this year. My daughter drew a card and bought a handphone strap from her school's bookshop for me. It's a heart shape and in blue. Angeline said that that's my favourite colour. Alvin used colourful paperclips to make a necklace and 2 bracelets for me. I never know that my son is creative and good with craft work.
Angeline said on Saturday that she wanted to prepare breakfast for me. I told her that I would be going to the temple for prayers, but will be back in time for tea time. She relented. She prepared the table setting and told her brother to off the TV at 2.55pm, to be in time for the tea party. When my hubby and I came home, my hubby teased my daughter that why we were only having cream crackers for tea. Well, I am her saving grace. I bought snacks before we returned home. Everybody enjoyed the tea party.
What is most important is the thought that my children put into it to prepare for the Mother's Day. They definitely have improved from last year. I look forward to have more Mother's Day party with my children.:-)
I had an enjoyable time for Mother's Day this year. My daughter drew a card and bought a handphone strap from her school's bookshop for me. It's a heart shape and in blue. Angeline said that that's my favourite colour. Alvin used colourful paperclips to make a necklace and 2 bracelets for me. I never know that my son is creative and good with craft work.
Angeline said on Saturday that she wanted to prepare breakfast for me. I told her that I would be going to the temple for prayers, but will be back in time for tea time. She relented. She prepared the table setting and told her brother to off the TV at 2.55pm, to be in time for the tea party. When my hubby and I came home, my hubby teased my daughter that why we were only having cream crackers for tea. Well, I am her saving grace. I bought snacks before we returned home. Everybody enjoyed the tea party.
What is most important is the thought that my children put into it to prepare for the Mother's Day. They definitely have improved from last year. I look forward to have more Mother's Day party with my children.:-)
Friday, May 8, 2009
9 May, Saturday
I was very happy with my blood test results yesterday. For the first time, all my liver indicators are in the normal range. White blood cells is also in the normal range, despite the I was having mild sore throat and onset of flu coming (itchy nose symptoms). A toast to myself!
Dr Toh is also happy with my PET scan report. He says that the PET scan report shows that the middle section of the cancer cells in the liver (that's the biggest cancer lesion in my body) has increased mass that shows that the cancer cells are dead. The only active cancer cells are in the perimeter of the mass. Also, the cancer cells on the lymph nodes has also shown reduced in the activity level.
Initially he said that, from the summary report, there seems to be an increase in the cancer cell activity on the area above my left kidney. But when I pointed to him on the detailed report, where the reading actually shows a drop, instead of an increase as described in words, then he says the reading should be more accurate. Phew! What a scare.
I am continuing on with the same treatment. Although the tumor marker has dropped only 2 points, now 188 vs 190 previously, he thinks that I am responding well with the new treatment. Press on!
I was very happy with my blood test results yesterday. For the first time, all my liver indicators are in the normal range. White blood cells is also in the normal range, despite the I was having mild sore throat and onset of flu coming (itchy nose symptoms). A toast to myself!
Dr Toh is also happy with my PET scan report. He says that the PET scan report shows that the middle section of the cancer cells in the liver (that's the biggest cancer lesion in my body) has increased mass that shows that the cancer cells are dead. The only active cancer cells are in the perimeter of the mass. Also, the cancer cells on the lymph nodes has also shown reduced in the activity level.
Initially he said that, from the summary report, there seems to be an increase in the cancer cell activity on the area above my left kidney. But when I pointed to him on the detailed report, where the reading actually shows a drop, instead of an increase as described in words, then he says the reading should be more accurate. Phew! What a scare.
I am continuing on with the same treatment. Although the tumor marker has dropped only 2 points, now 188 vs 190 previously, he thinks that I am responding well with the new treatment. Press on!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Round 3 for new treatment
6 May, Wednesday
Will be going to do my blood test for the 2nd cycle tomorrow and see oncologist on Friday. I think all the staff in the hospital will be mask up because of the H1N1 virus.
Am I nervous? Probably. Usually after the initial good results, the tumor marker will hover and bounce up. That's when the oncologist will decide that I need new treatment.
I like my current treatment. I have more energy and stop losing hair. Can play badminton for 0.5h with my son. That's a record, as I was not able to do that when I was having chemo.
What have I been doing in between? Drilling my son for his mid year exam. My gal is ok with her studies and she is more independent. So can leave her alone. But my son's language subjects are atrocious, despite years of tuition that he has gone through. And of course, also spend more time in my religious praying. It gives me a sense of strength to keep on going...going...going....
Will be going to do my blood test for the 2nd cycle tomorrow and see oncologist on Friday. I think all the staff in the hospital will be mask up because of the H1N1 virus.
Am I nervous? Probably. Usually after the initial good results, the tumor marker will hover and bounce up. That's when the oncologist will decide that I need new treatment.
I like my current treatment. I have more energy and stop losing hair. Can play badminton for 0.5h with my son. That's a record, as I was not able to do that when I was having chemo.
What have I been doing in between? Drilling my son for his mid year exam. My gal is ok with her studies and she is more independent. So can leave her alone. But my son's language subjects are atrocious, despite years of tuition that he has gone through. And of course, also spend more time in my religious praying. It gives me a sense of strength to keep on going...going...going....
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