10 Dec 2007

Spoke to our Dear Paul this afternoon.  Very high spirit because the Pet Scan conducted a week ago reveals improvements in the effected area. 

Summary …the treament is going on well..some improvements.

Thanks GOD and all for supports and prayers…

19 September 2007 – Looking good…..

Been awhile since the last update…Visited Paul last night, and he is back to his usual jovial self.  Seems to me the recovery seems to be going on well.  From what i can gather, he is eating well.

 Its been some 3 weeks since he started his chemo treatment.  The medication makes him feel tired most of the time, and he seems to be having problem sleeping , perhaps these are some signs of side effects of the treatment.

When i meet him last night, he was was wearing a cap.  The effect of the treaments is causing his hair to drop off.  Not exactly bald ..but almost there. This is expected as the doctor already informed him of the side effects.

According to Paul,  has had a booster jab, to boost his white-blood cell count.  This is to prepare him for the 2nd cycle of chemo. 

 This coming Friday,  before the start of the 2nd cycle treament, a full blood test will be conducted to check on his blood counts, cancer markers and etc.  This to check on the progress of his treatment.

Do continue to pray for Paul ..

- to be strong and trust the loard as he goes through the treament.

- that the result of the blood test would be favourable, which is an indication of recovery

- his family for this testing time ..and our lord will bless all with peace .

Cheers ..

22 August 2007

Paul seems to ok, still as cheerful. He lost more weight than the previous time we met.The chemo treatment on 17 Aug, was administered through drips…about 2.5 hrs at the outpatient at mount E. Afterwhich he will go home to rest. He experience some slight discomfort and had high fever the same night. But he is fine now.

The chemo cycle is on 2 weeks, the next appointment will be on 31 Aug.

For the time being, Paul will be recuperating at home, and for exercise, he take short walks.

He send his thanks to all, for the support and encouraging words posted on the blog /sms/emails.

Do continue to pray for effective and speedy recovery.

Cheers Paul, stay positive and get well soon.

19 August 2007

Recieve a update from Paul through SMS. 

“….Chris, update for you. Underwent my first chemo at Mt Elizabeth on Friday 17th Aug. I m fine. No worries. My next appt in 2 wks time……”

17 August 2007

Paul will be starting his Chemotherapy today ….It will be a outpatient treatment.  He will not be warded.  As his immunitylevel will be all time low, its not adviseable for him to recieve guests.

 Please continue to pray for Paul and his family …..

My Visit to Paul on 14 Aug

Its been almost 2 weeks since the last time I met up with Paul. Met him today, and notice that he has lost some weight, though his tummy is still as round. He is fine and thank all for the continual support and encouragements. Paul has been busy consulting doctors and following ups on his biopsy results and such.Apparently, the latest biopsy result taken on 8 aug could not reaffirm that the the primary source of the tumor is the liver. Which raise questions, what and how strong the medication should be?

Chemotheraphy treatment will be the suggested treatment.

Doctors advised Paul to do some exercise and I thought swiming or jogging would be appropriate. According to Paul, those are considered too strenous for him, cos sometimes he will experience breathlessness. For now, Paul is taking short walks to promote blood circulation.

Doctors also advise him not to drive anymore.

A few more reviews and meetings with the doctors , and probably next week the treatment will start.

First week of treatment , Paul will be probably be admitted to the hospital. As his immunity will be at the lowest level, in order to minimise infections, suggest that not to visit him as he will be needing lots of rest. However, do continue to pray for him for the followings:-

1. Effective and positive result of the treatment.

2. Speedy recovery

3. Continue to pray for his family, as this is a challenging time.

4. God’s blessing, and the Holy spirit to bound the tumor cells and take it away

5. That Paul will be a testimony of God blessings.

Dear Paul……..I will always pray for you that you will recover soon. God is great and he has a plan for all of us. Rest your worries in him and he will take it away.

Something for you ..

God Loves You. Period.

Lindsay Roberts

I want to ask you a tough question: Have you ever felt as though God didn’t like you? Or that He was mad at you for something you did? First John 4:8 nkjv says, God is love. It’s His nature. It’s what He is. God doesn’t stop loving you when you make mistakes. He loves you. Period. Here’s how I illustrate that fact: I have brown hair. It’s part of my genetic makeup. I can’t change it. I also have three daughters who sometimes do things I don’t approve of. I can’t for the life of me figure out why or where they get some of their ideas. If I were to stop loving my children for making mistakes, it would be as if I said, “Because my children did something wrong, my hair is no longer brown.” But I can’t do that. Why? Because my brown hair is part of who I am. And who I am doesn’t change when my children do something wrong. I’m still Lindsay, my hair is still brown, and I still love my kids. God’s nature-His eternal, unconditional love-doesn’t change when you sin or miss the mark. He doesn’t approve of what you did, but He is still God, He is still love, and He still loves you!

8 Aug – Under Observation – TTSH

Dear Paul is currently under observation at TTSH. Should be discharge tomorrow…

It wasn’t convenient to speak so didnt manage to get much about his review this morning.

Take care Paul..prayers and support from all of us. 

p/s : The plant folks ..send regards..

Update on Paul Tan from Shiuh Foong ( Paul’s sister )

Dear friends,  

Thank you all for your encouragement and prayers for Paul. We have met another Oncologist surgeon today to review the results from yesterday’s Pet Scan and prior CT scan. His opinion is that there is some conflicting information of the results hence at present; the exact diagnosis is still inconclusive. As such, Paul had taken another blood test (result will be tomorrow, Wednesday 8^th August 2007) to enable him to form a more accurate assessment of the condition. We are meeting the Oncologist tomorrow for a review based on more information from the biopsy and blood test.

Please pray for the following: 

-          Pray that the test result tomorrow is favorable and the primary source of tumor is the pancreas and not the liver. Pray also that it won’t be two primary sources!

-          Uphold Paul and family to be strong and supportive of each other.

-          Strengthen Paul physically and mentally to receive treatment such that his body reacts positively to the treatment and able to fight the tumor well. 

 We appreciate your support, love and continued prayers for Paul. May God bless each and every one of us!

7 August – From PT

 ” …….The PET Scan comfirmed certain things, and the doc comfirmed that it the cancer in the liver is the primary infection. Pancreas and limb nodes are the secondary cause.

Doctors have suggested Chemotherapy as the way forward to treat the cancer.

Paul will be seeking 2nd opinion before making a decision. …….”