A bone marrow transplant is finally happening. This transplant chemo is the hardest 'bout yet and while the journey to recovering from a BMT looks long, challenging and financially stressful from another year of no work, it does come with the hope that my chances of surviving Acute Myeloid Leukaemia are boosted. I’m quite stoked... Continue Reading →
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“What Can The Rest of Us Do?”
https://youtu.be/C3w6R74ZINc A continuation of the last video on why is it not easy matching bone marrow like blood type. LEARN. SHARE. DISCUSS. ------- Now, what does deadlifting have to do with cancer? Well, what do people running marathons, white collar boxing and growing moustaches have to do with cancer? Same intention, different movement. (and... Continue Reading →
Does Being Young Mean Cancer Won’t Get You
"You're young! You'll be fine" Dude, I FEEL fine. I FEEL strong. Leukaemia? But I could parrot that all day and I still can't stop the thoughts of "what the fuck if..." I'm left with 2 choices: drown in those thoughts... OR channel that shit and do something useful. Hence the videos and incessant... Continue Reading →
My Summer Room of 2018
This Summer, I've checked in several times for a room with a view of Lamma Island. Upon the last hospital discharge, here's a little on how I get on with Geoff Bland at Joint Dynamics for the REBUILD & RESTORE journey (Chronic Disease Management). https://youtu.be/mv5EW_fp9Js Some of the shots filmed by Adam Tan. ... Continue Reading →
Nutrition & Training DO Matter for My Leukemia Journey
We ARE our worst critics, aren’t we. There I was (still am), with more time on my hands. Yet, I lacked the discipline and drive to work on what it takes for better body composition (but I flippin' do now!) Some might joke that cancer should mean guaranteed weight loss but dude, that shit don’t last... Continue Reading →
Bone Marrow Donor Drive in Malaysia
SO PROUD of these humans I call family ❤ THIS event is a fundraiser AND a bone marrow donor drive in Kuala Lumpur. We've heard lots about blood drives but not so much about bone marrow drives. Learn why bone marrow donations are needed to save lives HERE. Organized by Viva Vertical | ... Continue Reading →
Cancer on Social Media
What I don't tell you on my Facebook and Instagram posts... ... that I cried in bed alone last night, woke with swollen eyes feeling shitty, yet managed to pull myself together nonetheless because I was meeting Jonathan Fung at Warrior Hong Kong, who believed in me enough to offer his time. I can feel my time there... Continue Reading →
Mind the Smashing
Today, I felt closer to myself. Let’s elaborate. It has been years of hearing the word "meditation". Of course, I was constantly surrounding myself with millennial stimulants If it weren’t for Youtube, I’d have music on, or a podcast, or consume social media, or something else that doesn't give the mind a break. They were fillers... Continue Reading →
What I Ignored
Why am I listing these? Well, since I haven't found any literature on the cause of Acute Myeloid Leukaemia, I can only look back and assess my environment and overall wellbeing. SLEEP ANXIETY NUTRIENTS ENVIRONMENT RADIATION SLEEP I've always had trouble falling asleep. Sometimes, even staying asleep. On average, 5-6 hours of sleep... Continue Reading →
Blood, Bone (marrow) & Soul
It's true that you never know you got your back until things get real. After I mentioned both brothers not being matches as my bone marrow donors, several people had reached out to me asking me how they could help as potential donors. I LOVE YOU GUYS. Entonces, to help you help me and others... Continue Reading →
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