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This is the first time I met Dato who is a famous Oncologist. Dato is so friendly and he explained very clearly to me about my illness. After heard my story, Dato said he is not agree with the lab test result that stated my cancer was small cells type. He requested me to redo the CT Scan and blood test. Also requested us to get back my tumor cells from the lab and sent it to SJMC for another round of analysis. I was thinking maybe it is not cancer, maybe it is something that has easier treatment and higher recovery chances??? However, I don't put any hope for that and try not to think so much about it.

We back to see Dato on the next day. Adenocarcinoma lung cancer was its name. I didn't cry this time. I listened carefully and I asked questions. Which stage is that? Is it curable? And finally this question: Why?
"I have no idea as you are non-smoker, you don't hang around at second-hand smoker places, but cancer patient's age are getting younger and younger nowadays."
That's the answer from doctor.

I already knew that I am not going to get any answer from anyone. Some people claim that it is due to the life style of the patient. They will tell you that it is your fault, you cannot blame anyone else. Do we really need to say such things to cancer patient??? Do we really need to tell cancer patient to blame himself for the illness??? Does this give any help??? I really doubt that.

There are 2 type of lung cancer:-
· Big cell
· Small cell

Actually my case was quite emergency and should start treatment immediately, but Dato said since I am ok (I look ok), so he would like to delay one day to re-test everything. This is important, as different kind of cancer will require different treatment. My earlier report stated that my cancer was small cell type, which is wrong. Dato confirmed that my case is big cell type. Treatment for big cell is slightly a bit easier then small cell. This really is good news to me, among the bad news.

I started my treatment on the next day and Dato explained clearly to me about his treatment plan. He requested me to maintain my weight – 55kg. He said that I cannot afford to lost weight!