On 30th Oct 2009,
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 9.0 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 0.23 (4-11) Platelet 21,000 (150,000-440,000)
Had high fever of 39.5 degrees. Doctors suspect that presence of bactria or virus infection
Still on anti-biotics drip. Rashes subsiding, occasional diarrhea.
The bee hoon was good.
Pray for Monday's Bone Marrow Aspiration(BMA) that it will be done skillfully, and the results will be good.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
The Beginning Of New Life Soon
On 29th Oct 2009,
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 7.7 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 0.23 (4-11) Platelet 26,000 (150,000-440,000)
She has been transfused with 1 bag of blood and twice daily of anti-biotics.
Her condition has improved, but itchiness that cause by rashes still present.
She is beginning to crave for her favorite fried bee hoon.
Kenny & Zac without hesitation has offered to prepare this dish for her.
We really appreciate their love for us.
Doctors will proceed with the Bone Marrow Aspiration(BMA) on Monday 2nd Nov 2009.
Pray with us that her blast(cancer) cells will all be gone.
With God nothing is Impossible!!
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 7.7 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 0.23 (4-11) Platelet 26,000 (150,000-440,000)
She has been transfused with 1 bag of blood and twice daily of anti-biotics.
Her condition has improved, but itchiness that cause by rashes still present.
She is beginning to crave for her favorite fried bee hoon.
Kenny & Zac without hesitation has offered to prepare this dish for her.
We really appreciate their love for us.
Doctors will proceed with the Bone Marrow Aspiration(BMA) on Monday 2nd Nov 2009.
Pray with us that her blast(cancer) cells will all be gone.
With God nothing is Impossible!!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
No Flowers, Visitors Please... Till Further Notice
On 28th Oct 2009,
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 8.4 (11.5 - 16.5), White Cells 0.21 (4-11), Platelet 19,000 (150,000 to 440,000)
We were wondering that the bloodshot eyes was cause by the chemo treatment.
Apparently, it was not!! The eye doctor confirmed that it was conjunctivitis. The doctor asked: " Anyone that visited you has sore eyes?" None of us could answer that.
Her counts will continue to drop in the next few days.
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 8.4 (11.5 - 16.5), White Cells 0.21 (4-11), Platelet 19,000 (150,000 to 440,000)
We were wondering that the bloodshot eyes was cause by the chemo treatment.
Apparently, it was not!! The eye doctor confirmed that it was conjunctivitis. The doctor asked: " Anyone that visited you has sore eyes?" None of us could answer that.
Her counts will continue to drop in the next few days.
In this ward 72, flowers are not allowed in the room as it may cause unnecessary complications.
As a precaution, she has requested not to have visitors for now.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
The Waiting Game
On 27th Oct 2009,
Finally, the first cycle (induction phase) of chemo has completed... Hurray
Doctors mentioned once again that from now till end of 3 weeks, they need to keep a close watch on her.
Her body system will dip to dangerously low. Thereafter, her body system will begin to recover.
The doctors will then perform a Bone Marrow Aspiration(BMA) test again. This is to know whether the dose of chemo given is sufficient to eliminate the blast(cancer) cell present in her.
While we wait for the outcome, we wait upon the Lord for strength to bring us through this trying times...
Finally, the first cycle (induction phase) of chemo has completed... Hurray
Doctors mentioned once again that from now till end of 3 weeks, they need to keep a close watch on her.
Her body system will dip to dangerously low. Thereafter, her body system will begin to recover.
The doctors will then perform a Bone Marrow Aspiration(BMA) test again. This is to know whether the dose of chemo given is sufficient to eliminate the blast(cancer) cell present in her.
While we wait for the outcome, we wait upon the Lord for strength to bring us through this trying times...
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
What's Next?
Next will be critical for her!!
She will be under observation for the next 3 weeks in hospital to see how her body respond to the chemo treatment. The doctors will determine the level of the blast(cancer) cell present.
All functions will begin to 'shut down'. Her blood count, platelets, red blood cells will be very low which will increase risk of infection.
Her body must respond well, else... Please pray with me.
She will be under observation for the next 3 weeks in hospital to see how her body respond to the chemo treatment. The doctors will determine the level of the blast(cancer) cell present.
All functions will begin to 'shut down'. Her blood count, platelets, red blood cells will be very low which will increase risk of infection.
Her body must respond well, else... Please pray with me.
First Cycle (Induction Phase) Completing
On 26th Oct 2009,
Time: 9.30pm, Final bag of chemo administered (7 of 7).
Showered, I am very glad that she is still able to bath and blow her hair. Bloodshot eyes, not because of tears but the effect of chemo.
She has been having diarrhea all too often and nausea now and then. It pains my heart when I see her suffer.
She looked very tired, but I know she is a very strong woman that the Lord has made her.
Pray for continuous strength, protection of her organs especially her kidneys, that will maintain if not better the clearance functions.
Pray also for the diarrhea and nausea to stop.
Time: 9.30pm, Final bag of chemo administered (7 of 7).
Showered, I am very glad that she is still able to bath and blow her hair. Bloodshot eyes, not because of tears but the effect of chemo.
She has been having diarrhea all too often and nausea now and then. It pains my heart when I see her suffer.
She looked very tired, but I know she is a very strong woman that the Lord has made her.
Pray for continuous strength, protection of her organs especially her kidneys, that will maintain if not better the clearance functions.
Pray also for the diarrhea and nausea to stop.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Need Strength To Carry On
On 26th Oct 2009,
Doctors came and went, mentioned that my blood count has dropped to 0.4. Feeling very very tired for now....
Doctors came and went, mentioned that my blood count has dropped to 0.4. Feeling very very tired for now....
Sunday, October 25, 2009
As Cheerful As Ever
On 24th Oct 2009,
Love of my life is as cheerful as ever. Seeing her smiles bring tears and memories of what we have gone through. It reminds us of our vows to each other. ".... for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health..."
We have been together since we were 17 years old. The flame keeps glowing brighter and brighter as the years passes by...
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Long Days Ahead
On 21st Oct 2009,
She feels fine, other then being "chained" to the bed by the IV line. Having eggs and bread for breakfast.
Now and then she will occasionally dose off.
When evening came, freedom only for a moment. As all the IV line has been removed, she could take a shower and still able to comb her hair.
It is time for 2nd bag of chemo, freedom was lost, again.... 10.00pm and the 2nd of 3 anthracycline has been administered about the same time as the first day
She feels fine, other then being "chained" to the bed by the IV line. Having eggs and bread for breakfast.
Now and then she will occasionally dose off.
When evening came, freedom only for a moment. As all the IV line has been removed, she could take a shower and still able to comb her hair.
It is time for 2nd bag of chemo, freedom was lost, again.... 10.00pm and the 2nd of 3 anthracycline has been administered about the same time as the first day
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
First Day Of Chemo Treatment
On 20th Oct 2009,
We waited for the hickman line to be done before chemo can be administered. Doctors and Nurses were calling the X-ray department almost every hour to get her the appointment.
Finanlly, they wheeled her down at 7.30pm, and the procedure started about 8.30pm. The hickman line was done skillful fast and almost painless.
By 10.15pm, They finanlly administered the first dose of chemo.
Followed by the injection of anthracycline at 12.30am early next day.
We waited for the hickman line to be done before chemo can be administered. Doctors and Nurses were calling the X-ray department almost every hour to get her the appointment.
Finanlly, they wheeled her down at 7.30pm, and the procedure started about 8.30pm. The hickman line was done skillful fast and almost painless.
By 10.15pm, They finanlly administered the first dose of chemo.
Followed by the injection of anthracycline at 12.30am early next day.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
On That Faithful Day
On 12th Oct 2009,
Life goes on as per normal, Debbie kept asking me of sending her to Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) for blood test, in preparation to see her renal doctor the next day.
As usual, I would drive her to TTSH and she went about her routine blood test to be taken and shopped around for awhile in Novena before coming home.
Evening came, we were all set to go for dinner at East Coast Hawker Centre. Even before we could step into the car, the renal doctor called.
Time was 7.30pm, doctor requested her to be admitted to TTSH immediately through the Accident & Emergency Department.
Knowing that this is going to be quite sometime, we went ahead with dinner as planned.
Of course we ate the wanton noodles, fried oyster (3 only) omelette with starch. She had her sugar cane drink while I had my chng tng.
It felt like the last supper, eating what we could, for tomorrow we....
After which, we went home. Debbie started packing and did her final laundry wash and mopping of floor till 3.00am next morning
Life goes on as per normal, Debbie kept asking me of sending her to Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) for blood test, in preparation to see her renal doctor the next day.
As usual, I would drive her to TTSH and she went about her routine blood test to be taken and shopped around for awhile in Novena before coming home.
Evening came, we were all set to go for dinner at East Coast Hawker Centre. Even before we could step into the car, the renal doctor called.
Time was 7.30pm, doctor requested her to be admitted to TTSH immediately through the Accident & Emergency Department.
Knowing that this is going to be quite sometime, we went ahead with dinner as planned.
Of course we ate the wanton noodles, fried oyster (3 only) omelette with starch. She had her sugar cane drink while I had my chng tng.
It felt like the last supper, eating what we could, for tomorrow we....
After which, we went home. Debbie started packing and did her final laundry wash and mopping of floor till 3.00am next morning
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