Had yet another successful scan on 24th August this year and I was announced the result by my Oncologist Dr. Paul Mulholland almost a month later on September 26th over the telephonic appointment. The delay between the scan and the report was primarily due to the fact that firstly, with the divine grace, I am in much stable condition now and it not an “emergency” patient for NHS anymore. Secondly, with the unfortunate passing away of our HRM Queen Elizabeth, there was a public grieving across the UK for 15 days and my original appointment that was due on 9th September, got pushed to 26th.
However, Dr Mulholland continues to support me and congratulate me on my efforts to look after my health all the time and he reported as follows:
“I had a telephone consultation with Mr Singh today. He remains well. His MRI head on 24/08/22 showed stable appearances. Mr Singh will remain on surveillance. I requested an MRI head with contrast and will review him in 4 months with the scan result.“
As I publish this post in mid-October 2022, I can state that at the end of this month, I would have completed 7 years of survival, where the median rate continues to stay around 18 months. I am keen to keep my health in order and blatently planning to life rest of my life as if GBM never entered my brain!!
I also owe my survival and hope for longer life because of immense attention and care that I have received from NHS in general and Dr Mulholland in particular. Of course the blessings of my immediate family (my wife Anu, daughter Nimrat and Son Zoravar) continues – along with the weekly phone calls with my parents back in Chandigarh, who always give me dose of inspiration and motivate me stay a “peaceful warrior”. With so many positive forces around me, I see no reason of not staying positive and in bliss.
Looking forward to the next scan on January 10th, 2023.