12th July 2011
This is the day she past away in Singapore General Hospital at 6:19am
All the way she fought to live, even till her last breath literally.
I am too lost to write anything now. I am sorry.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Sunday, January 24, 2010
The Good News And The Not So Good News..
On 24th January 2010,
The Good News...
The Not So Good News...
The cost spent will not guarantee that there will be a complete match. Each test will cost us $2,550, in this case we have paid $5,100. If it does not match, the amount spent will be lost. The process then starts all over again.
If only if, the match is successful, the next step will be the stem cell collection and courier over to Singapore that will cost us about $55,000 hard cold cash. This amount cannot be claimed from our CPF medisave or her medishield. Other than the said cost, the hospital procedures and stay continue to run its costs...
How long is this going to be? We are not sure ourselves, until then she has to continue chemo treatment. When the donor is found, then the final chemo will be administered.
As our CPF medisave & medishield will be drying up in the coming months soon...pray for financial providence.
Importantly, please pray for the donor to respond quickly, for the screening and a complete match. Pray for Debbie to have strength and courage to go through these trying times...
The Good News...
The bone marrow coordinator informed us that there are 2 low frequency level match in the USA. Thus without delay, we made the necessary payment to the bone marrow donor programme (BMDP) to proceed with the high frequency matching.
The Not So Good News...
The cost spent will not guarantee that there will be a complete match. Each test will cost us $2,550, in this case we have paid $5,100. If it does not match, the amount spent will be lost. The process then starts all over again.
If only if, the match is successful, the next step will be the stem cell collection and courier over to Singapore that will cost us about $55,000 hard cold cash. This amount cannot be claimed from our CPF medisave or her medishield. Other than the said cost, the hospital procedures and stay continue to run its costs...
How long is this going to be? We are not sure ourselves, until then she has to continue chemo treatment. When the donor is found, then the final chemo will be administered.
As our CPF medisave & medishield will be drying up in the coming months soon...pray for financial providence.
Importantly, please pray for the donor to respond quickly, for the screening and a complete match. Pray for Debbie to have strength and courage to go through these trying times...
Counts Update
On 23rd January 2010,
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 9.6 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 0.32 (4-11) Platelet 34,000 (150,000-440,000)
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 9.6 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 0.32 (4-11) Platelet 34,000 (150,000-440,000)
Counts Update
On 22nd January 2010,
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 9.1 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 0.05 (4-11) Platelet 5,000 (150,000-440,000)
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 9.1 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 0.05 (4-11) Platelet 5,000 (150,000-440,000)
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Blood Pressure High
On 18th January 2010,
My fear for her are her kidney functions, this may lead to further kidney deterioration or altered mental state similar to the last round of chemo.
This week her blood counts will drop before picking up again.
Please pray with me for her kidneys to function well and her blood pressure to return back to normal range...
She has been coping well for the past few days after the chemo treatment. Until recently, her blood pressure has gone up from 120/90 to 160-180/100.
My fear for her are her kidney functions, this may lead to further kidney deterioration or altered mental state similar to the last round of chemo.
This week her blood counts will drop before picking up again.
Please pray with me for her kidneys to function well and her blood pressure to return back to normal range...
Thursday, January 14, 2010
3rd Round Of Chemo Completed
On 13th January 2010,
The 3rd round of chemo started on Friday 8th January 2010. This round was administered due to the 7% of Blast(cancer) cells present, as the last round of treatment did not successfully bring down or totally remove the cells in her bone marrow.
During this episode, there were a lot of uncertainty about the treatment. This was the 2nd option that we chose instead. Initially, the doctors told us that we had to proceed with the first option. The risk involved were of lung bleeding, kidney failure, and other complications.
We were devastated and at a state of confusion. Thank God for providence, as friends we knew, referred us to doctors from private practice and other hospital of the same discipline.
We hurriedly went to seek 2nd and 3rd opinion. After seeing them, at least we had peace in deciding the 2nd option.
Whether we made the right or wrong decision, may the Lord continue guide and protect her.
Today her blood counts will begin to drop...
Pray that there will be no complication, be it diarrhea, fever, rashes. Her blast(cancer) cells will be totally gone.
Pray also for protection of her organ especially her kidneys not to deteriorate further.
The 3rd round of chemo started on Friday 8th January 2010. This round was administered due to the 7% of Blast(cancer) cells present, as the last round of treatment did not successfully bring down or totally remove the cells in her bone marrow.
During this episode, there were a lot of uncertainty about the treatment. This was the 2nd option that we chose instead. Initially, the doctors told us that we had to proceed with the first option. The risk involved were of lung bleeding, kidney failure, and other complications.
We were devastated and at a state of confusion. Thank God for providence, as friends we knew, referred us to doctors from private practice and other hospital of the same discipline.
We hurriedly went to seek 2nd and 3rd opinion. After seeing them, at least we had peace in deciding the 2nd option.
Whether we made the right or wrong decision, may the Lord continue guide and protect her.
Today her blood counts will begin to drop...
Pray that there will be no complication, be it diarrhea, fever, rashes. Her blast(cancer) cells will be totally gone.
Pray also for protection of her organ especially her kidneys not to deteriorate further.
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Had A Good Rest...Since Christmas Till Today
On 6th January 2010,
Had a great time resting at home over Christmas and New Year.
It's been a long day, finally settled down in the ward.
Bad news from the doctors, BMA results were disappointing. 7% blast(cancer) cells present. Must achieve 5% or less to obtain remission.
Will be going through more intense chemo treatment. May end up in ICU.
Please pray with me for God's protecting, strength and courage
Had a great time resting at home over Christmas and New Year.
It's been a long day, finally settled down in the ward.
Bad news from the doctors, BMA results were disappointing. 7% blast(cancer) cells present. Must achieve 5% or less to obtain remission.
Will be going through more intense chemo treatment. May end up in ICU.
Please pray with me for God's protecting, strength and courage
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Saving Not Just Debbie.. But All Leukemia Friends
On 26th December 2009,For the right person to come forth as a bone marrow donor.
In the beginning, there was hope, as initial match was found in the US. Subsequently, further test shows that the the donor could not match Debbie's.
Before the news came, I really thought that all these will be over soon. Lo and behold, the doctors bring news not of glad tidings but shattered hopes. 
What can we do?
What can we do? We can only continue to pray, be strong and courageous to face this unknown journey. Let the uncertainty soon be a certainty of hope, Be a bone marrow donor not just for Debbie but for all Leukemia friends.
Please, I urge you brothers, sisters, and friends regardless of you blood type. Do register yourselves as a donor to help us.
This is the greatest gift one can give, the gift of life to live...
Bills Bills Bills... Still Ok But Running Out Soon...
Here comes the bill from SGH. This is for the month of October 2009. The bill for November 2009 has yet to arrive.
We thank God that she still has the basic medishield plan. It will soon be running out as there is an annual limit of $50,000 and a lifetime limit of $200,000.
This plan has been with her since during Lupus days. It has been drawn upon during her hospitalisation in 1997-98.
Cost for the bone marrow transplant will definitely be beyond our means.
We thank God that she still has the basic medishield plan. It will soon be running out as there is an annual limit of $50,000 and a lifetime limit of $200,000.
This plan has been with her since during Lupus days. It has been drawn upon during her hospitalisation in 1997-98.
Cost for the bone marrow transplant will definitely be beyond our means.
We will continue to trust that God will move the hearts of many in helping us raise the right amount at the right time.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Home For Christmas...Hurray
On 21st December 2009,
News from the doctor that the bone marrow did not match Debbie's. The search continues...
After the bag of blood has been completed, She is finally heading home for Christmas.
Had a good meal at parents' place... Home at last.
I will be attending to her as she is home and may not be able to update promptly.
Please pray with me for a suitable donor to be found...
News from the doctor that the bone marrow did not match Debbie's. The search continues...
After the bag of blood has been completed, She is finally heading home for Christmas.
Had a good meal at parents' place... Home at last.
I will be attending to her as she is home and may not be able to update promptly.
Please pray with me for a suitable donor to be found...
Have A Very Merry Christmas
Monday, December 21, 2009
Back To Almost Normal
On 20th December 2009,
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 6.8 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 4.26 (4-11) Platelet 61,000 (150,000-440,000)
Thank God for bringing her senses back again. Need a little time to recover, like her handwriting is back but tend to skip a line either by reading or writing.
She is eating, talked normal. Her haemoglobin is low thus, a bag of blood is needed.
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 6.8 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 4.26 (4-11) Platelet 61,000 (150,000-440,000)
Thank God for bringing her senses back again. Need a little time to recover, like her handwriting is back but tend to skip a line either by reading or writing.
She is eating, talked normal. Her haemoglobin is low thus, a bag of blood is needed.
Home here we come soon....
Counts Update
On 19th December 2009,
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 8.0 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 4.84 (4-11) Platelet 12,000 (150,000-440,000)
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 8.0 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 4.84 (4-11) Platelet 12,000 (150,000-440,000)
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Complication Started On Monday
On 18th December 2009,
It all begin on 14th December 2009 Monday, she realised that she was speaking to herself. Thought it was not a big deal, we kinda brush it away.
Tuesday morning, she begin to feel trembling when holding both hands forward. Her communication skills slows substantially, requires prompting. Am I loosing her. What is happening. All seems well and suddenly....
Evening came, This was the most frightening time I ever encountered, apart from what has been described earlier, this time it was worse than before. She almost could not tell her right from left. She almost totally lost her senses. I was devastated, broke down in tears. She tried very hard to recall what had happened, but was in vain. Doctors ordered MRI, called in the Rheumatology Doctors, Neurology Doctors, and the Psychiatrist the next day.
She had this trembling experience when she was on very high dose of steroid during her Lupus days in 1997. Apart from this, she had numbness in her lips area, that leads to Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA, i.e Stroke) in her earlier days with Lupus.
Doctors could not conclude what was the cause. It could be Lupus, TIA, Drug overdose or allergy.
Thank you all for praying with me for Debbie that the MRI results came and it shows that all is clear.
A great relief. She is much better today. She is beginning to gain back her usual self.
Please pray with me, that nothing was damage during this episode. Swelling in her legs will subside, gain back her complete self again and will be home for Christmas....
It all begin on 14th December 2009 Monday, she realised that she was speaking to herself. Thought it was not a big deal, we kinda brush it away.
Tuesday morning, she begin to feel trembling when holding both hands forward. Her communication skills slows substantially, requires prompting. Am I loosing her. What is happening. All seems well and suddenly....
Evening came, This was the most frightening time I ever encountered, apart from what has been described earlier, this time it was worse than before. She almost could not tell her right from left. She almost totally lost her senses. I was devastated, broke down in tears. She tried very hard to recall what had happened, but was in vain. Doctors ordered MRI, called in the Rheumatology Doctors, Neurology Doctors, and the Psychiatrist the next day.
She had this trembling experience when she was on very high dose of steroid during her Lupus days in 1997. Apart from this, she had numbness in her lips area, that leads to Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA, i.e Stroke) in her earlier days with Lupus.
Doctors could not conclude what was the cause. It could be Lupus, TIA, Drug overdose or allergy.
Thank you all for praying with me for Debbie that the MRI results came and it shows that all is clear.
A great relief. She is much better today. She is beginning to gain back her usual self.
Please pray with me, that nothing was damage during this episode. Swelling in her legs will subside, gain back her complete self again and will be home for Christmas....
Counts Update
On 18th December 2009,
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 8.4 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 2.72 (4-11) Platelet 12,000 (150,000-440,000)
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 8.4 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 2.72 (4-11) Platelet 12,000 (150,000-440,000)
Counts Update
On 17th December 2009,
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 8.1 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 1.73 (4-11) Platelet 17,000 (150,000-440,000)
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 8.1 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 1.73 (4-11) Platelet 17,000 (150,000-440,000)
Counts Update
On 16th December 2009,
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 9.0 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 0.94 (4-11) Platelet 28,000 (150,000-440,000)
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 9.0 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 0.94 (4-11) Platelet 28,000 (150,000-440,000)
Counts Update
On 15th December 2009,
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 8.8 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 0.72 (4-11) Platelet 6,000 (150,000-440,000)
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 8.8 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 0.72 (4-11) Platelet 6,000 (150,000-440,000)
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Extra Extra... Read All About It
On 14th December 2009
Preliminary bone marrow match FOUND!! Further in-depth match required.
An initial match was found under the bone marrow donor's international registry. We were informed that this match was found in USA. A little far and more costly, but there is hope...
Preliminary bone marrow match FOUND!! Further in-depth match required.
An initial match was found under the bone marrow donor's international registry. We were informed that this match was found in USA. A little far and more costly, but there is hope...
Pray with me that this will be a full match for Debbie and that this person is willing to go through the donation procedure during this festive season....
Due To Too Much Diarrhea
On 14th December 2009,
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 9.8 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 0.62 (4-11) Platelet 13,000(150,000-440,000)
There were pain and abrasion in her bum due to excessive diarrhea. Doctors suspected that this may be the cause of her having fever. She may require minor surgery to remove the pus once it is form as right now there is no presence of pus due to low counts.
As she is schedule for MRI in her pelvic area, pray for good results so that she do not need to go for this minor procedure.
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 9.8 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 0.62 (4-11) Platelet 13,000(150,000-440,000)
There were pain and abrasion in her bum due to excessive diarrhea. Doctors suspected that this may be the cause of her having fever. She may require minor surgery to remove the pus once it is form as right now there is no presence of pus due to low counts.
As she is schedule for MRI in her pelvic area, pray for good results so that she do not need to go for this minor procedure.
Counts Update
On 13th December 2009,
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 10.5 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 0.38 (4-11) Platelet 21,000 (150,000-440,000)
Her counts are as follows(Normal range in brackets):
Haemoglobin 10.5 (11.5-16.5), White Cells 0.38 (4-11) Platelet 21,000 (150,000-440,000)
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