dolphinsiah:

I now give give spouse :
a)冬蟲草 with 川貝 in the morning
b)do Cupping\"BA Guang\" therapy in the afternoon
c)Grinded Pearls with川貝 before sleep...

Anybody have any ancient or tradition chinese medical recipe for treating phlegm... :?:
I read some articles that this kind of illness can take years to cure ....

insider:

dolphinsiah:

b)why the Doctor never recommend my spouse to the PET scan which was suppose to be more accurate :stupid:


And this Doctor said if PET scan also no result....need to Operate to remove more tissue.... :shock:
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The way you narrated your ordeal seems like a quite 'standard routine' for cancer-suspect cases, whereby there will be a battery of scans from the basic ones to the more advance ones with the final one as cell extraction (can't remember the medical term for this) to determine cancer. At least this has been the case for my mum for her past scare.

The doctor that you are currently seeing must have certain reputation. If his reputation is OK, you may want to stick to him instead of changing altogether at this moment. You may get yr hubby's scan report to another doctor just for reading purposes and if his assessment is the same as your current doctor, you may want to continue with the current one instead of hopping at this juncture.

Scanning is step by step progressive kind (in terms of accuracy and in terms of cost) as far as I know with the most accurate one being biopsy and usually people will not straight away jump into that stage from the start.

Try to keep your cool though I know it's not easy...

Best wishes...

PS: Personally I have had three breast lump removals before. I didn't go through the biopsy stage but straight for operations after mammogram as whether the growth was cancerous or non-cancerous I also want it to be removed and hence, biopsy was just not necessary for my case.

mrswongtuition:

13-14 years ago, my aunt was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer.

It was a tough battle as she was young (early 40s) with 2 young girls.
It was the first time I saw my dad cry after my grandpa passed away when I was 6yo.

My aunt was warded at SGH. She removed 50% of the right lung and 20% of the left lung (I think I remembered correctly, should be some where there). Worst part, the cancer spread to her spine before Chemo started.

Everyday was a struggle, watching her going bald, bloated and weak. But her spirit was strong. Very strong.

She's still alive today, with her own career in investment (I think it's land banking).


No matter what the outcome of the test is, do not give up. If your hubs is depressed and need someone to talk to, feel free to PM me. I can link you up to my aunt. She can share her experience with you. Coincidentally, my aunt's a Christian like your hubs. She lifted her spirits up with her faith and maybe she can teach your hubs to do the same.

You are a strong lady, a great wife and mother. Be strong no matter what happens. If you need to vent out your frustrations, I'm sure everyone at KSP will lend you their ears

daisyt:

hi dolphinsiah, Yes, you should go for 2nd opinion. This doc doesn't sound professional to me too.


Did you go with him to get the result? Sometimes, the patient himself can be quite lost and don't know what to ask or challenge back the doctors. Did you ask the doc all these doubts you have?

mathsparks:

Do take good care of yrself, dolphinsiah so you've the energy to take care of the entire family.

If you need info of Dr Ang Peng Tiam, do let me know. He's been looking after my mum since March, and I'm confident that she's making great progress.