Purpose of this blog

My name is Cor and this is my story dealing with mucosal melanoma (MM) in my nose which was diagnosed on 10 Jan 2017. I am married and have 2 kids. I write and update this blog to reach out to all my loved ones far away with updates and my state of mind and also to share information with other patients.

Monday, January 03, 2022

2022: Take care of yourself


What does that mean? For 3 months now I depended completely on my wife to arrange everything around me.  For me, hospital, house, mental, etc. All this while she was running the house and everything else.

On New Year’s Eve she asked me to open her door, to be free of being responsible for my care. I was a bit sudden, but I could see how tired she was.
I am trying to figure out what she did which I can do:
  • Prepare your own meals. OK
  • Take  medicine on time: OK (forgot on 1Jan)
  • Increase stamina: go for daily walks and exercises: OK
  • Go hospital.  for blood checks: OK
  • Clean the bath, do chores in the house: OK
OK, actually not so difficult. I am actually ready, I just need a push to go for it. In all her wisdom she knew this, as she observes me everyday. OK, now the action is on me. Show time!

My appetitive is back, my body is getting stronger, my mind is stable, so here I go and enter 2022 as a mentally fit patient, ready to be healthy and ready for work. It’s so easy to keep on relying, and not have a breakthrough.

My son is coughing, is it COVID? Test this morning. My wife’s best friend needs brain surgery. It’s time for me to get strong and healthy. A mental click. Now! Get up and make breakfast.

My wife is smart and supportive, there is no need for longer patient care, as long as I am not alone to make decisions with the doctor. So Kaishu will join the next visit on 6-Jan.