Day +245 : Healed

I am fine today, I feel my foot and hand numbness is increasing, make me slightly discomfort.

To share my progress with family members and friend, I decided to setup a blog. This is useful because during transplant, I need to minimise the contact with outsider to avoid infections. Thus, the best way to keep them informed of my daily progress was to post my progress through this blog. I name my blog kcfoo96-healed.blogspot. The word healed represent my strong desired getting healed. July marked my 8 months of transplant.

I have started work since May 09 ( after 180 days of transplant), and I feel wonderful.

Day +243 : A youth story

I am fine today, just feel a bit tired. May be due to the hot weather.

Few days a go, Sin Chew reported a story about a youth having the aggressive lymphoma, Mr Tan , an undergraduate was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2007, after 8 cycle of chemo, he went for bone marrow transplant in Oct 2008, the donor was from his sister. The disease came back after three months. He suffering serious gums bleeding.

Today, the new said Mr Tan have passed away due to complications. My deep condolences to his family.

My type of lymphoma is also aggressive, the relapse percentage is high as well. So, can't think much about the future, I have learned to appreciate what I have currently.

Day +240 : Follow Up

I am fine today.

My Blood Count Today: 30 June 09
Readings in square bracket [] are result from previous test.
Compared to the result on 9, June 2009 –
Red Blood Count (HB) = 13.6[12.5] (Normal 13-18)
Platelet = 151[126] (Normal 150-450)
White Blood Count (WBC) = 8.9[6.2] (Normal 4 - 11)

The results is pretty good, in fact it is the best I have so far. Dr Alan have started to cut down the medicine , as the GVHD is settling down, he reduce cyclyosporin from 6 tablet to 5 table per day, and prednisolone from 2 tablet to 1.5 tablet a day.

Doctor said my cancer is stage 4, it is quite hard to cure, the most critical period is the first two years where the relapse chance is high, and declare cured after 5 years. Doctor said I am lucky in the sense I have match bone marrow from my sister, and undergo the transplant on the right time. ( I am in remission after the 7th chemo and immediately I did my bone marrow transplant). I cann't complain much, at least I have gain back my life at this moment, I don't suffering pain, I feel the life quality is getting better and better. 自足长乐

Day +239 :4 Liquid Stages of Life..

My friend, Ms Hoi sent me an interesting picture. 4 Liquid Stages of Life.... What a way to summarize the stages of life - without saying a word!

Day +238 : Yuanji Qi Gong (原极）

I am fine today. I just enrol to become the member of Yuanji Science Association. They have a practising session at Wawasan Pucong every Sunday, 6:30am. The yearly membership is RM60/year

To-date I managed to follow the 'Dong Gong' which forms the core of the Yuanji exercise. Practising Yuanji help to improve my physical coordination. I will recommend and encourage you to take up this ancient exercise.

Day +236 : Cough Medicine

I am fine today. In fact, I feel great, my physical strength is getting better.

I am still suffering from coughing with sputum even after finished 6 bottle of Tussidex Fortex. My Mum asked me to try the Chinese medicine. Initial I am suspicion to consume it, after trying 2 tablet, I feel my cough is getting less. I hope my cough will stop after I finished the 6 tablets.

Day +230 : Happy Father's Day

昕怡，锦濠

作为你们的父亲，我感到非常骄傲。你们带给了我们很多的快乐。