Today I learned another sad news. Nissa messaged me earlier today that she already went to her doctor with the result of her biopsy a week ago. There is an 80% possibility that it is thyroid cancer, stage 1. I told her to seek second opinion and go the to one of the clinics where my brother is having his treatment. I am confident she does not need that costly surgical operation which one of her doctors suggested. They have a clinic near our place. I contacted one of their doctors this afternoon and he said to just drop by. One thing that I also learned from research is that thyroid cancer is slow-growing and treatable. Still praying for the best.
My brother has twice visited the clinic of Kaibigan sa Kalusugan in San Fernando, Pampanga and had his latest laboratory tests last Friday, check-up last Monday. Except for his blood sugar and uric acid, everything is quite normal. Even his CEA marker is below borderline. I was amazed. He was given additional medication though for his uric acid and sugar and was also advised to have SGOT and SGPT tests for his liver before his next check-up first week of September. His medications and diet are working, thank God. I still call him every day.
Gosh, when you think of what is happening around, you’d be very careful about your health. Until now, ten years after, I still could feel the effect of chemotherapy – low immune system. I am always afraid to catch cold since it takes too long to heal. Sometimes, skin allergy shows.
I am hopeful though. God is good and God is great.
I am so sorry for the sad news. You family has suffered too much!
On a positive note, my Mum was diagnosed with thyroid cancer when she was quite young. It was as long ago as 1950, before I was born. She was 26 years old, and had surgery to remove her thyroid gland.
That cured her completely, and she was left with a small scar that could easily be covered by a necklace, or clothing.
Sending lots of positive thoughts, Arlene.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you so much Pete. That’s good to know that your mum recovered from it. Thyroid cancer is not as aggressive as other types. Sometimes, I don’t know how to comfort them so I just pray that everything would be well.
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May your hope be substantiated
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Thank you so much Derrick!
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Praying for Nissa – and for wisdom & good docs! 🙏🌟🙏
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Thank you Virginia. God bless!
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Praying for Nissa! 🙏
Happy to hear the good news about your brother. He’s still in my prayers, too. 🙏
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Thank you so much Michelle. Your prayers are very much welcome.
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I’m glad that your brother is doing better, Arlene! I’m at a loss for words about Nissa’s diagnosis. A second opinion is definitely a good idea. Hopefully she can get the right treatment and be well. Sending good wishes and hugs your way! 🙋
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Thank you, thank you Sabine. I know it’s hard but we have to be strong for each other. We have Nate to think of.
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Very true! One day at a time, plus you have a kind and loving family. That makes all the difference!
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Thanks again 🙂
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You had undergone chemo, yourself, Arlene?
I hope Nissa’s and your brother’s health will be restored.
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Yes, that was ten years ago Emile but I would not recommend chemo nowadays. Cancer is not actually a disease, it is a deficiency for some nutrients in a person. Thank you so much!
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I’m thankful there’s alternative medicine now.
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Yes, we won’t have to rely on the debilitating effects of chemo. Other natural drugs are more potent.
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I’m glad you felt better and were healed from that health situation from 10 years back.
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That was then when choices were still limited and doctors have nothing better to recommend but undergoing chemotherapy.
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good wishes and prayers your way, Arlene esp Nissa and your brother. yes, God is good and great. all the time. 🙂
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Thank you Wilma!
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When my best friend’s daughter went through thyroid cancer last year, I learned that it is very treatable. The survival rates for that stage are very high. Not that you want anything wrong with Nissa, of course, but I wanted to reassure you.
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That’s reassuring Elizabeth. Thank you.
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praying for Nissa 🙂 Laban, kapit! Kayang kaya yan ❤️
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Maraming salamat Meg. I appreciate your moral support.
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Praying and hoping that everything will be well with your daughter and brother.
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Thanks a million Bougainvillea. I appreciate this.
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I just now read this post, Arlene. I am so sorry to hear about Nissa’s diagnosis. It’s another worry, isn’t it, and I know you are concerned. Please know that we will have Nissa in our prayers, as will many others. My cousin had thyroid cancer years ago, had a full recovery and has been cancer free for many years. I know Nissa will be okay!
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Hello Deb, thank you. It’s another worry that we have to face. But God is good and God is great. We look forward to a successful treatment, it is really hard when two members of the family are presently undergoing such. Thanks too for the prayers. They help a lot.
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Yes, God is good, and His blessings are new everyday. We will continue to pray!
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Thank you, thank you for the moral support. I deeply appreciate it.
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