I hardly realised that it's been almost 5 months since I updated this space! Thank you all who have dropped me messages along the way to check on me, I appreciate it. My family and I joined Run for Hope 2016 this year, it was our first run together. We ran for... faith, strength, more courage, all of us, and for YOU.
2016 has been a good year so far, and I hope it has been for you too. I spent New Year's in Japan, and it was wonderful. It feels good to be travelling again, and it's always nice to take a break once in a while.
On 5 Feb, I went for a CT scan — it was almost a year since my last scan, hence the results for this scan will give the doctors a good sense of whether my health is on the right track. Due to CNY and some work commitments, I only managed to receive the scan results on Tuesday (23 Feb). Actually I kinda had a good feeling about it, cuz I'm sure the doctors won't wait 2 weeks to tell you bad news right? But of course, didn't want to think too much into it so I kept myself busy.
Tuesday came along... and it was the best news I've heard in awhile. Dr Lim ST said I'm in remission!!! Doctors haven't used that word on my case before, so it was a big step forward for me. A sweet victory! Joel and my mom were there with me and we were all so happy!
I believe that all patients work and pray towards having to hear this 'r' word post-treatment. It's been more than a year since I ended chemotherapy/started radiotherapy, and life has gone on. Honestly, most of the time nowadays I forget that I was sick... but on the days when I remember, I am reminded of how blessed I am to have been able to push through.
Now that there's remission, we'll be working towards full remission in a few years — one step at a time. Let's do this!
Hi Amanda,
ReplyDeleteHope health and everything is going well for you.
Would like to ask if you are still undergoing tcm and if you have any recommendations for cancer treatment.
Stay healthy.