On October 28th, 11 of my closest friends and colleagues decided to pour their hearts together to organize an event to give people an opportunity to support our family in our pursuit of health. Although I was initially reluctant to receive help, this gift could not have been received at a better time. Over 300 people contributed to the fundraising total of over $22000 -many of whom I have never met. That night proved the ripple effect of love and generosity in its highest form. We are forever grateful to all of you and it will be a night i will never forget. We are thankful because this money gives us options and the ability to focus on what's important to get through this. That night gave me a lot of energy with so many familiar faces and warm hugs. It was truly inspiring!
However, over the past 2 weeks, I've been experiencing symptoms that have gradually worsened with some weakening in the left side of my body. Wed night I had a headache, felt nauseous and had shortness of breath. By the end of the week, we knew I needed some help and more information so we went to the ER at RCH to get reassessed. The scans showed that both the brain tumour that was left behind from my previous surgery and the lesions in the lungs have grown. After taking meds to decrease the swelling, I'm feeling a lot better. I will probably have surgery on Wed to remove the brain tumour. The rest of the plan for treatment is up in the air until Monday morning.
As a side note, I went to see Dr. Parmar last week to discuss hyperthermia and put a plan in place to start on Tuesday. The therapies I have been doing are important but with the onset of new neuro symptoms, we needed to bring out the 'big guns'. This chemo pill is different from than the chemo I had in the past because this pill is mild enough to take everyday and can yield positive results with much fewer side effects The chemo pill supplemented with the hyperthermia is the key difference from conventional methods. The technology has been used in Germany for many years and is the standard of care for cancer patients there. I can get this treatment in Fort Langley and put the money raised last month to work. I am involving oncologists while staying the course with my integrative treatments. We know that they have made a difference. This is not my ideal. I've been struggling with the idea of changing my approach, but my game plan has to change.
Things have progressed quickly and there's so many decisions that need to be made. I know that this might come as a shocking news to most of you but the only thing you need to do is to keep me in your prayers. We will try to keep you updated through this blog as much as possible.
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