Decided to have a new label for Ayah’s story - AyahBeatsCancer. Decided not to update the journey part by part. Will just update according to the topics that I feel like to write. It might be a long journey, or it might not be. Allah knows best.
This is just a quick update on Ayah’s health history.
Actually Ayah was diagnosed with upper rectal cancer with lung metastasis on 2013. Ayah had went thru surgery & chemotherapy to treat the rectal cancer. Alhamdulillah, on 2014, no tumour recurrent.
However there was progression of the lung mets. Ayah had to go thru chemo again. But instead of 6 cycles (or 12) as planned by the doctor, Ayah only completed 5 & refused to proceed with the procedure. However, Ayah’s condition was fine, no shortness of breath or anything. So, I guess Ayah was free with his decision. Until 2017...
On July this year, Ayah showed sign of changes like difficulty to talk & write properly which made Mak worried. So on August, Ija brought Ayah to a clinic & the doctor suspected Ayah has brain tumour. After CT scan, he was proved right that Ayah indeed has tumour which is cancerous at his left frontal brain, hence affects his right side of body. Or in short, Ayah has brain cancer.
The initial plan was Ayah would be transferred to Ipoh since there is no specialist at Taiping. So just wait for Hospital Taiping to refer Ayah to Hospital Ipoh. Fortunately, after days & weeks Mak tried to persuade Ayah (gently) to move back to KL, finally Ayah agreed. They returned to KL on 28/8, just 4 days before Raya Haji, 5 days before he was admitted to HKL.
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Friday, September 29, 2017
Ayah: Beats Cancer
Saturday, September 09, 2017
Ayah: Admitted
To make the story short, after Ayah was sent to ER on Saturday, 2/9, a day after Raya Haji, he had several checkups at Unit Separa Kritikal. Around 6, Ayah was admitted. He was placed at Radiotherapy & Oncology Unit, 1st class 4-bedded ward. Ija's GL actually only entitles for 2nd class ward, so it was fortunate that Ayah was placed at 1st class ward.
Only after Maghrib, JD, Ija & Kerol returned home. Sham stayed with Ayah temporarily. At 9, all of us went to hospital to send Mak & Ija where they'd be stay over for the night to look after Ayah. Since the ward was quite empty, only 2 beds were occupied including Ayah's, so it was OK for 2 persons to stay.
The next day, JD's turn to stay at the ward & at night, Sham took over. So the 3 of them - Ija, Sham & JD took turn to look after Ayah, along with Mak.
We had discussion to transfer Ayah to single-bed ward since Mak refused to go home & it was not comfortable for 2 persons to stay, shared with other patient. Furthermore, if the ward is fully occupied, then only 1 guardian per patient will be allowed. On Tuesday, 5 Sept, JD managed the ward upgrade process & Ayah was moved to a single-bed ward on our own expense since it's not covered by Ija's GL. The ward located just opposite the previous 4-bed ward.
Alhamdulillah, it was more comfortable. Boleh bentang toto kalau jaga malam. Tak perlu tarik tirai kalau nak privacy.
Only after Maghrib, JD, Ija & Kerol returned home. Sham stayed with Ayah temporarily. At 9, all of us went to hospital to send Mak & Ija where they'd be stay over for the night to look after Ayah. Since the ward was quite empty, only 2 beds were occupied including Ayah's, so it was OK for 2 persons to stay.
The next day, JD's turn to stay at the ward & at night, Sham took over. So the 3 of them - Ija, Sham & JD took turn to look after Ayah, along with Mak.
We had discussion to transfer Ayah to single-bed ward since Mak refused to go home & it was not comfortable for 2 persons to stay, shared with other patient. Furthermore, if the ward is fully occupied, then only 1 guardian per patient will be allowed. On Tuesday, 5 Sept, JD managed the ward upgrade process & Ayah was moved to a single-bed ward on our own expense since it's not covered by Ija's GL. The ward located just opposite the previous 4-bed ward.
Alhamdulillah, it was more comfortable. Boleh bentang toto kalau jaga malam. Tak perlu tarik tirai kalau nak privacy.
Monday, September 04, 2017
Ayah: Emergency
It was a long holiday but it was a busy one for us especially JD & his siblings.
On Merdeka Day, even I was kinda busy (promised Mak to help her cook, found out the kids' baju raya needed alteration, etc) I decided to go out with JD & the kids, & have lunch together since the weekend before JD was at Taiping. It was a wise decision cos the days after, we didn't have the opportunity to do so.
On Raya day 1, we went to Keramat only to find out Ayah's condition had worsen compare to last Monday, the day JD brought him home to Keramat. He looked vegetable to me & on our way home in the evening, I expressed my concern to JD.
At night, JD went to Keramat again. I stayed at home choosing & ironing the cloths for us to wear for my cousin's wedding reception. Around 11, Mak (in law) called me & told me about the discussion she had with JD to send Ayah to hospital tomorrow or as soon as possible (that night). But I told her, it should be done tomorrow. Just have enough rest & good sleep for the night. I kinda upset with JD for not telling his plan beforehand, but it was understandable. So when JD arrived home, we discussed some more, thought about the pros & cons. Ayah's condition had worsen, we were worried but we weren't sure whether the condition can be classified as an emergency. Ayah neither had any problem in breathing nor that he needed immediate attention. The plan to go to the wedding reception on the next day was called off since of course Ayah's health is more important.
On Saturday, after discussing further with others, we decided to call an ambulance & just let the medical officer decides. Ijah called 999. The ambulance came & after checking up Ayah briefly, they decided to send him to HKL.
On Merdeka Day, even I was kinda busy (promised Mak to help her cook, found out the kids' baju raya needed alteration, etc) I decided to go out with JD & the kids, & have lunch together since the weekend before JD was at Taiping. It was a wise decision cos the days after, we didn't have the opportunity to do so.
On Raya day 1, we went to Keramat only to find out Ayah's condition had worsen compare to last Monday, the day JD brought him home to Keramat. He looked vegetable to me & on our way home in the evening, I expressed my concern to JD.
At night, JD went to Keramat again. I stayed at home choosing & ironing the cloths for us to wear for my cousin's wedding reception. Around 11, Mak (in law) called me & told me about the discussion she had with JD to send Ayah to hospital tomorrow or as soon as possible (that night). But I told her, it should be done tomorrow. Just have enough rest & good sleep for the night. I kinda upset with JD for not telling his plan beforehand, but it was understandable. So when JD arrived home, we discussed some more, thought about the pros & cons. Ayah's condition had worsen, we were worried but we weren't sure whether the condition can be classified as an emergency. Ayah neither had any problem in breathing nor that he needed immediate attention. The plan to go to the wedding reception on the next day was called off since of course Ayah's health is more important.
On Saturday, after discussing further with others, we decided to call an ambulance & just let the medical officer decides. Ijah called 999. The ambulance came & after checking up Ayah briefly, they decided to send him to HKL.
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