Happy day my friends. Yesterday was my 67th birthday.
Sunrise at 7:50 (18.02.2023)
In the previous post, I forgot to mention the result or rather what they found from the CT Scan. The result confirmed metastatic or secondary liver cancer. It is a malignant tumour that originates in another part of the body. In my case, the malignant tumour started in my right side colon. It then spread to the liver through the blood stream or lymphatic system. Primary liver cancer, which initially develops in the liver, is diagnosed much less frequently than metastatic liver caner.
On the 8th March I had an appointment with the oncologist. The only option is for me to go through chemotherapy. I decided not to wait and requested for the 1st chemo to be done on the same day because the liver is causing pain. I left the chemo day care after 4pm and went home to rest. I was given oral chemo (tablets) to continue for 14 days. My medical insurance is not enough to cover the cost of chemo and blood test. I asked to be referred to the government hospital since I am a government pensioner. I was assured by the private oncologist than the treatment at the government hospital is as good as in the private.
8:14 am (18.02.2023)
I received an appointment date (23 March) from the government hospital. From there, hopefully I will have the date for the 2nd chemo.
Currently, my hubby is my main care giver. My sons will take turns to be back home to help out. I am really blessed to have good, caring care givers from family members.
And I will ask the Father,
and he will give you another advocate to help you
and be with you forever - the Spirit of truth.
The world cannot accept him,
because it neither sees him nor knows him.
But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.
(John 14:16-17, New International Version-NIV)
A friend who dropped by a zoo sent me the above photo.
Linking to Skywatch Friday & Saturday's Critters.
I have been crucified with Christ
and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.
The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God,
who loved me and gave himself for me.
(Galatians 2:20, New International Version-NIV)
Happy belated birthday to you, Nancy. Wish you stay strong, healthy and happy forever.
ReplyDeleteChemo is not a good thing to go through. Lots of changes and pain. May you stay strong and persevere, my dear. My prayers go to you.
Thank you, Rose. Appreciate your prayers.
DeleteHappy, happy belated Birthday. I wish you all the VERY best in this fight.
ReplyDeleteI hope the side effects are not as bad as back then when my parents went through this.
There was much progress from 2002 (Dad) tio 2011 (Mum) already.
Glad your family is there, well, of course they are!
Stay strong and fight this darn cancer! Hugs
Thank you, Iris. Present time side effects are not as bad as those day. Hugs.
DeleteHappy belated birthday to you, Nancy! Stay strong and hope all things go smooth!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nux.
DeleteHappy birthday, Nancy, even if it is a bit late.
ReplyDeleteI was saddened to read that your cancer had metastasized in your liver. I was also sorry to read the pain you experienced from your biopsy. I just hope the news is not as bad as I fear. thankfully, you have a loving family and you have a great support system. I just hope you get the chemo you need from the govt. hospital. My thoughts and prayers are with you, dear.
Thank you, Elizabeth. Thank God for supportive love ones.
DeleteBelated Happy Birthday, Nancy. You are indeed blessed with fortitude and you can see the positive side of your life - a loving and supportive family. my prayers and hopes that your treatment is successful and you will be restored to good health again.
ReplyDeleteThank you, PH. Yes, I am indeed very blessed with a loving and supportive family, And also with supportive friends too.
DeleteHappy belatedx birthday! I wish you strength to carry on with the treatment. Sending hugs and prayers, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThank you, Valerie. Hugs.
DeleteMy friend in Kuching is a cancar survivor, ok for many many years now. She had to go through everything alone, all by herself. Let us pray that God will stand by you through all the trials and tribulations. Lord have mercy!
ReplyDeleteThank you, STP. I am really thankful for my loving and supportive family members,
DeleteHappy birthday, Nancy, and good luck with this chemotherapy. I know that it can be a debilitating experience, but if it produces the result you are looking for it will be worth it. Stay strong.
ReplyDeleteThank you, David for your concern.
DeleteBut it looks great, such clouds, they have magic and great power. I rarely have such clouds, they are usually single white ones, or... the whole sky is cloudy.
ReplyDeleteRegards.
Thank you, BD.
DeleteGreat scattered clouds.
ReplyDeleteHappy belated birthday to you, Nancy!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mun.
DeleteYour family is also blessed to care for you cos you are calm and appreciative of them. ❤️
ReplyDeleteWe must always remember that it is not easy being care givers. We should not further stress them out by being unreasonable and demanding. Hubby is also not young and my sons have to work too.
DeleteVery true. Thank you for being so understanding and sharing your wisdom with us here.
DeleteHappy belated Birthday, and ALL THE BEST with the ongoing therapies in the state hospital. The sky at 814am looked dramatic and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Angie.
DeleteDear Nancy, Your faith and courage will be of great help to you
ReplyDeleteThank you, Breathtaking.
DeleteMy comment suddenly disappeared before I had finished writing. I wish you all the best Nancy, and hope the chemo treatment helps you get better.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Breathtaking.
DeleteAll I can say Nancy is that I will pray to God that he will assist you and your family during this difficult time. During my stroke, the prayers that I received throughout Canada, USA and Italy helped me give me the strength to go on. Nancy, have strength to deal with this situation my friend.
ReplyDeleteCruisin Paul
Thank you, Paul. Appreciate your prayers.
DeleteSo sorry to hear you are going through this, but your attitude is wonderful! Thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
DeleteMany happy returns of your birthday, Nancy!
ReplyDeleteSupportive family and praying to God will make for a successful outcome.
Thank you, Duta.
DeleteBelated birthday wishes Nancy. May God bless you
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ashok. May God bless you too.
DeleteHappy Birthday, Nancy. You are 10 years younger than me. Hopefully, the chemo will cure you, and you will recover soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gigi.
DeleteSo thankful that you have a caring family living nearby! Let us know how you are tolerating the chemo. Praying for you!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ginny. Will keep you updated.
DeleteBelated birthday wishes. Some people very close to me are cancer survivors. Praying for you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda.
DeleteFeliz cumpleaños Nancy, deseo que el año que viene pueda felicitarte. Espero que todo salga bien. Abrazos para ti y tu familia.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Teresa.
DeleteHappy birthday Nancy. Best wishes for your chemotherapy and God bless
ReplyDeleteThank you, dear. God bless.
DeleteFeliz cumpleaños. Mis oraciones están contigo. Te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Citu.
DeleteHappy belated birthday. All the best for your journey towards good health.
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words
Thank you, PC.
DeleteHappy Birthday Nancy though I'm a bit late I hope you had as good a day as you could under your circumstances.
ReplyDeleteAll the best in your treatment as you have a hard road ahead though you maybe fortunate to not be too effected by the Chemotherapy.
Please keep us posted because we care deeply about your well being Nancy.
You are very fortunate to have such a caring family, indeed you are :)
Thank you, Margaret. Will keep you all updated.
DeleteNancy I am praying for you ❤️🙏
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tanya.
DeleteMany happy returns for your birthday nancy, I hope your treatment is soon given and hope you will be well sgsin. Betty
ReplyDeleteThank you, Betty.
DeleteI'm glad you have such wonderful caregivers and hope you get well and have many more happy birthdays with them.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mimi.
DeleteI have heard from a few people that Chemo can be quite challenging, I pray that the lord will give you strength and comfort as you go through all of this!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Connie for your prayer.
DeleteHappy belated birthday Nancy. I'm sorry to hear of your recent diagnosis but glad to hear you are wasting no time in getting treatment. I'm happy for your blessing of having loving family members to help you through this time too. Thoughts and prayers for a healing touch from our Lord. Love the photos you shared today too. God is a wonderful creator and painter.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Joyful for your prayer.
DeleteHappy Birthday Nancy! I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I wish you all the best with the chemo treatment. I am glad you have support from your husband and sons, they will help you through this. Sending my prayers and well wishes. Love the sky and egret photos. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Stay strong and take care. Happy Sunday, have a great new week! PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eileen for your prayers and well wishes.
DeleteHappy belated birthday. I wish you all the best!
ReplyDeleteThank you, RTC.
DeleteI am keeping you in my prayers sweet Nancy. You are strong and have a good family to help you. Take care and try not to worry about anything. We love you here and want you to get well and be strong. Sweet hugs, Diane
ReplyDeleteThank you, LD for your prayers.
DeleteHappy days after your birthday! We are close in age as I just turned 68 in February. I hope you feel as you are known in thoughts and prayers as you go through chemotherapy and healing. Hugs and prayers, Becky
ReplyDeleteThank you, Becky for your hugs and prayers.
DeleteMucho ánimo y mucha fuerza. Seguro que logras vencerlo, ten fe. Un enorme abrazo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lola.
DeleteHappy belated birthday, Nancy, and sending lots of love for the chemotherapy treatments. Julia x
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julia.
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