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Chemotherapy experience at NCC


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Stay strong and positive. You will get well soon de.

 

But i am wondering is there a difference between having chemo session at govt hospital vs private hospital?

U can do chemo at pte center.. I'm actually covered by my hospitalisation insurance. But subsequent monitoring post chemo, Scans etc won't be covered anymore.

 

Actually I did my op at mt E. But one of my friends is oncologist here at ncc. So she recommended me in Here.

 

I think the actual chemotherapy care is pretty the same.

Probably it's just the waiting times for like appointments, counter service etc that's longer. I don't think physical care differs.

Their setup is very efficient here. Nursing standard no real appreciable difference to me.

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I'm sorry to hear about your condition. Mind sharing what cancer and how did you detect it?

Hope you will find strength to fight it and stay positive!

 

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Just outta curiosity, how was the cancer detected?

Found a testicular lump. Once I felt it, I knew its bad.

Not a common type of cancer. 1:100,000 risk in Asians.

Same chance as striking 4d? Lol

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Found a testicular lump. Once I felt it, I knew its bad.

Not a common type of cancer. 1:100,000 risk in Asians.

Same chance as striking 4d? Lol

Thankfully you're in this profession so u could tell n have it treated asap

 

For the layman, chances are it would go unnoticed izit?

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Thankfully you're in this profession so u could tell n have it treated asap

 

For the layman, chances are it would go unnoticed izit?

Unless u pcc daily
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I'm sorry to hear about your condition. Mind sharing what cancer and how did you detect it?

Hope you will find strength to fight it and stay positive!

No choice. Anyway prognosis is good long term, or else I won't be taking it well also.
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Be careful with gingko as it interferes with some chemo drugs. Chemo can also cause constipation and bloating coz the good bacteria in gut also gets wiped out so take supermart yoghurt. Also do tummy rubs: place palm at belly button, apply some pressure, do bigger and bigger circles, repeat. Do standing up or lying down. 

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No choice. Anyway prognosis is good long term, or else I won't be taking it well also.

Yea

 

Enjoy the finer things more bro and travel more

 

Wear the masks tho now tt u are immunesuppressed

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Thankfully you're in this profession so u could tell n have it treated asap

 

For the layman, chances are it would go unnoticed izit?

It can be felt easily. But it's a younger man cancer.

It depends on the size. Mine was 3cm plus lump when i found it. Once u notice it, Hard to miss.

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Yea

 

Enjoy the finer things more bro and travel more

 

Wear the masks tho now tt u are immunesuppressed

Yeah I dislike wearing mask. But bo pian. Anyway mostly at home.

Be careful with gingko as it interferes with some chemo drugs. Chemo can also cause constipation and bloating coz the good bacteria in gut also gets wiped out so take supermart yoghurt. Also do tummy rubs: place palm at belly button, apply some pressure, do bigger and bigger circles, repeat. Do standing up or lying down.

I was bit constipated earlier on. But veggie and fruits help.

My mum cooks for me daily. So it's not too bad.

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Yea

 

Enjoy the finer things more bro and travel more

 

Wear the masks tho now tt u are immunesuppressed

Yeah man. Juz dun fly Scoot....flight delay stress not good for health
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Hey @lala81 praying that you will get better soon! Stay strong buddy! Everything start with our mind. Just take your positivity to the next level!

 

Take us as a outlet and keep us posted with your updates! 

Well. This is more of a sharing experience to help understand what's chemo about.
Unfortunately, I am the patient in question.

Basically I was diagnosed with early stage cancer in mid march. Operated and confirmed diagnosis. Came to National Cancer center for further treatment.
The biggest shock is probably for my parents rather than me, given my background.
My cancer is early stage and has good long term prognosis. But has a significant chance of relapse if no preventive chemotherapy is done

Hence, after discussion with the oncologist here, will be undergoing 2 x 3 weeks cycles of chemo. My kids still young, so not taking preventive chemo is not really an option.
I'm pretty prepared for everything, so all the pros and cons of chemo were q straight forward for me.
Immune system will be weakened. So avoid crowded places. Wear mask. Eat only cooked food. Watch for fever etc.


Basically once u seen the oncologist and if chemo is needed. U will need to prebook the chemo appt at level 3. Ambulatory treatment unit.
Everytime u come must register and measure weight. Then u wait for your chair or bed to receive treatment.

U come. U wait at your bed/chair. Can be accompanied by one family member. They come set plug and give u medicines. Then the infusion starts. Which lasts about few hours. I usually nap a bit or read on my phone. Was considering Netflix but no real inclination to watch when I was actually here.

First week is pretty intense. 5 days in a row. Forearm veins also sian from being poked.
There are different agents given on different days and everyone will experience different side effects.
Main side effects are nausea, fatigue and feeling sick. It was pretty rough for mid last week. Even walking around the home is tiring.
Supposedly with the latest drugs, vomiting is uncommon though nausea here and there is common.
Sleep wake cycle is bit screwed up also.
I'm easily 20-30 years younger than most pts here, can imagine these older folks need to be even more stoic.

Currently I'm on week 2 of the first cycle. Typing this while I'm waiting for the infusion to finish.

If u do have have family or friends having chemo, its pretty depressing to undergo.
Family and friends are the most important in distracting you and helping out, though my kids are more annoying now since I'm not in the best of moods.
The social connection is undoubtedly the most important though.

 

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