12 Mar 2010

I can only Thank God for the improvement and for his grace that he has surrounded me with your faith and prayers.

Yesterday afternoon I visited Dr. Kong. The blood test showed very good reduction in the CEA markers, dropped from 19.4 to 8.5 between Jan and Mar 2010. The X-ray report from the lab said there was slight reduction in the tumor compared with the Jan x-ray, however Dr Kong and us were delighted when we saw the actual x-ray ! There was good reduction in the cancer tumors when we compared the x-rays. When I figure out how to get a picture of the x-ray done, I will show you side-by-side the xray of Mar 2009 & 2010. This was the first time we could see a more significant amount of black portions on my lung x-ray.

Before we looked at the x-ray, Dr Kong said that the x-ray will normally lag behind the CEA markers to see reduction in tumors. When the tumor dies, it will leave behind a scar in the lung, this scar will show up in the x-ray. Therefore we were all very happy to see the reduction in the tumors showing up in the x-ray.

Will continue with Iressa (daily oral tablet, started taking since 12 Dec 2009), and my review with Dr. Kong is in 2 months. Next appointment is 13 May, will do blood test, x-ray and ultrasound scan of abdomen on 12 May morning.

I can only Thank God for the healing and sustenance. I have learnt that only have to keep my Trust in God, for His grace and providence. It always bring tears to my eyes, when I look back at the past 13 months, how much love He has shown me, how much he has provided for me and family. Honestly last Feb, I did not know how we were going to pay for the medical bills and we left it to God, trusting in Him and letting Him lead. I can only say now, I am in awe of his greatness and providence.

I trust in God that He will continue to heal me and guide me, I ask for your prayers to keep in true to this and not let doubt or fear come to steal this. I am also very much in love and grateful for my spouse whom God has also given to me and my family. I include today's Gospel, what can I say or need I say anything...

Mk 12:28-34
One of the scribes came to Jesus and asked him,“Which is the first of all the commandments?”Jesus replied, “The first is this:Hear, O Israel!The Lord our God is Lord alone!You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength. The second is this:You shall love your neighbor as yourself. There is no other commandment greater than these.”