Well, well... where do I start? Today is December 8th, and I actually don't have any idea how to write this post, because it has been a true roller coaster ride. It's been a tough, unforgettable and yet, fulfilling few days. My emotional pendulum has swung between extreme highs and extreme lows and I have wondered several times what exactly is this universe trying to tell me. Anyway, am going to break the last few days down into a few posts, just to avoid one long epic. So here goes.
Madam got admitted on November 28th for her CT and MRI scans. The prep and procedures went off pretty smoothly - she was very cooperative, there were hardly any tears during IV insertion and she recovered pretty quickly from sedation too. Then came the news - the tumor has enlarged a little and her treatment now requires 30 sessions, vs. the originally planned 25 sessions. Bummer.
But there's always a silver lining and the silver lining here was that, we didn't wait until March or June next year to start the radiation as was previously planned. Even though her scans in early November showed that tumor hasnt grown, her neurosurgeon had recommended to go for radiation immediately vs. waiting because "this tumor is the sort that can just grow quickly, even though the latest scan doesn't show any growth." Well, God bless him. He was right. The tumor grew but it should come under control now that we are already beginning the radiation. See? Silver lining.
We were at the hospital until the 30th. In between she was subjected to two rounds of radiation treatment, both preceded by a round each of IV sedation, one round of oral sedation that didnt work, and many hours of boredom in the hospital ward which she combated with lots of singing, dancing, chatting and playing hide and seek in the garden. She is such a hero!
While we are at it, I should also mention the other silver lining - the Mt. Elizabeth hospital at Novena where she was admitted, which was nothing short of a 5-star hotel! It had the best view, a coffee machine, and even a Japanese commode in the washroom complete with the all fancy water outlets, dyers, and even a warm toilet seat! Previously she used to be at the Mt. Elizabeth hospital at Orchard, because that's where her neurosurgeon Dr. Pillay is, but was shifted to Novena for radiation because that's where the latest equipment for the treatment is available. So well, I have to say we are blessed in many ways like this.
And just when we were getting discharged, a huge group came over to sing Christmas carols and distribute gifts to the kids. So we ended our stay with music, smiles, a lot of cheer and 2 out of the 30 sessions behind us. Many, many silver linings!
246 more to go.
Madam got admitted on November 28th for her CT and MRI scans. The prep and procedures went off pretty smoothly - she was very cooperative, there were hardly any tears during IV insertion and she recovered pretty quickly from sedation too. Then came the news - the tumor has enlarged a little and her treatment now requires 30 sessions, vs. the originally planned 25 sessions. Bummer.
But there's always a silver lining and the silver lining here was that, we didn't wait until March or June next year to start the radiation as was previously planned. Even though her scans in early November showed that tumor hasnt grown, her neurosurgeon had recommended to go for radiation immediately vs. waiting because "this tumor is the sort that can just grow quickly, even though the latest scan doesn't show any growth." Well, God bless him. He was right. The tumor grew but it should come under control now that we are already beginning the radiation. See? Silver lining.
We were at the hospital until the 30th. In between she was subjected to two rounds of radiation treatment, both preceded by a round each of IV sedation, one round of oral sedation that didnt work, and many hours of boredom in the hospital ward which she combated with lots of singing, dancing, chatting and playing hide and seek in the garden. She is such a hero!
While we are at it, I should also mention the other silver lining - the Mt. Elizabeth hospital at Novena where she was admitted, which was nothing short of a 5-star hotel! It had the best view, a coffee machine, and even a Japanese commode in the washroom complete with the all fancy water outlets, dyers, and even a warm toilet seat! Previously she used to be at the Mt. Elizabeth hospital at Orchard, because that's where her neurosurgeon Dr. Pillay is, but was shifted to Novena for radiation because that's where the latest equipment for the treatment is available. So well, I have to say we are blessed in many ways like this.
And just when we were getting discharged, a huge group came over to sing Christmas carols and distribute gifts to the kids. So we ended our stay with music, smiles, a lot of cheer and 2 out of the 30 sessions behind us. Many, many silver linings!
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| Enjoying the view from the hospital room with her Panda! |
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| All smiles in the garden, after her MRI. |
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| Santa Claus & Songs! |
246 more to go.
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