Health update

[+whiteknight06604 947]

1 hour ago, GKABS said:

Last update before starting my treatment as I am going to have so many tests in the come two weeks before 12 June.

My cancer turned out to be T3 N2 M0.

(T3) which means stage 3 in the tonsils.

(N2) it has spread to the lymph nodes more than five on both sides of the neck.

(M0) indicates it has not spread to distant sites.

I am in London and am scheduled to start both chemotherapy and radiation for six weeks, starting June 12. I am looking on the bright side and hopefully, inshallah, things will turn out well after treatment.

Sincerely,

Mohamad.

I can't imagine the fear and anxiety that this must me causing you. I know you are a fighter so if anyone can beat this back you can. Please always remember that you have people all over the world keeping you in their thought and prayers. Speedy recovery my friend.

[JulioJunqueira 470]

I'm sorry to hear about your medical exams results GKABS.
I hope you will overcome all this. And you sure will. 

All the best!

[Stratos 3,264]

10 hours ago, GKABS said:

Last update before starting my treatment as I am going to have so many tests in the come two weeks before 12 June.

My cancer turned out to be T3 N2 M0.

(T3) which means stage 3 in the tonsils.

(N2) it has spread to the lymph nodes more than five on both sides of the neck.

(M0) indicates it has not spread to distant sites.

I am in London and am scheduled to start both chemotherapy and radiation for six weeks, starting June 12. I am looking on the bright side and hopefully, inshallah, things will turn out well after treatment.

Sincerely,

Mohamad.

Keep strong my friend! You will be in our prayers!

[+Sundowner 4,943]

Good luck again, you're in good hands in London.

[+Falcon1364 42]

Thank you for sharing this information, GKABS. I am sure that you will go through this successfully. Please keep us updated. Speedy recovery, Sir. 

[+Menrva 4,389]

@GKABS We're all with you, mate. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keep the fight up, you're great.

[+dtmdragon 2,803]

Best of luck mate, you will be in our thoughts and prayers 

[+mue 729]

Good luck and keep fighting the big C!

[+Gepard 12,605]

Always think positive and hope for the best.

[Wilches 1,176]

We love you my dear friend! Wish you all the best !!!

[+GKABS 8,869]

Thank you, my friends. 

[+GKABS 8,869]

Finished my first chemotherapy session; it took sixteen hours to complete. I have also completed two radiotherapy sessions out of thirty. I feel tired and have lost my taste, a dry mouth, and an upset stomach. But hopefully, I will complete treatment without infections.

I may not be around for a while, but when I can, I will update you, my dear friends.

Take care,

Mohamad

 

Edited June 14 by GKABS

[+Sundowner 4,943]

A 16 hour session , blimey Mohamad that is tough no wonder you feel so rough.

Just keep your spirits up, stay positive and rest assured that we are all praying for you and hoping everything goes well for you.

Good luck my friend.

[Stratos 3,264]

We keep praying for you mate! Keep strong!

[+EricJ 4,410]

Keep hanging on, man, as we're all rooting for you.

[Wrench 10,314]

You'll get through this!! We're all right there with you!!! Stay Strong and Have Faith!!

[+KJakker 925]

I am late commenting due to being away from CombatAce for awhile. I hope your treatment is successful.   

[+GKABS 8,869]

Thank you, my dear friends, for your kindness and support. I really appreciate it and I look forward to coming to my second home when I can, Combatace, to read your posts; they are so comforting and uplifting.

On 14/06/2025 at 9:22 PM, Sundowner said:

A 16 hour session , blimey Mohamad that is tough no wonder you feel so rough.

Yes, indeed, it was, but it wasn't all chemotherapy; it was switching between chemotherapy and saline solution over 16 hours, from 5 PM to the following morning. I went to the bathroom more than 15 times—then I stopped counting! 😂 

I feel about 75% recovered from chemotherapy, strength-wise. 

I look forward to the end of the treatment and, inshallah, the good news after the doctor's final visit in August.

Take care, my dear friends,

Mohamad

Edited June 22 by GKABS

[Stratos 3,264]

Stay strong, and tell us If you need anything

 

[+swambast 612]

God Speed to you Mohamad, we are all thinking about you and wishing you a healthy and speedy recovery - you have been through much and endured it all, now we all look forward to hearing good news after your Doctor visits.  You have a lot of prayers surrounding you.

Edited June 22 by swambast

[+Coupi 4,598]

My dear friend, I do not forget you in my mind !!! P.

[+EricJ 4,410]

Well that sounds like things are getting better for you man, keep up the fight...

[+Falcon1364 42]

Great thing to hear!!! Speedy recovery, my friend!!!! Keep it up!!!! 

[+ludo.m54 2,187]

Courage my friend! I hope you get better soon.

[+GKABS 8,869]

Hello, my friends, 

I just completed my second chemotherapy session (started last Thursday and finished Friday), and I feel really tired and I don't have the appetite to eat. 

 

I have some second-degree burns, but the majority are first-degree burns or less on my neck and around my mouth.  I lost most of my facial hair and the back of my neck, and my face is so dark it's unbelievable, like my skin changed 80% darker. 

 

But they are keeping me on a lot of medications for everything. I am taking some other drugs on top of my normal medications, which is good, but all day long I keep taking this, then that, another, as well as putting this cream, then washing and putting another one. 

Anyway, I want to get my frustration out. I hope you understand I need to vent some steam. 

 

I have 8 more radiotherapy sessions, and then I am done. I will complete my treatment by 23/7/2003, then I just have to do the follow-up with the professor who is overseeing my treatment. He told me he will do a CT scan for me after 3 to 4 weeks to see if everything went well. 

 

Take care, my dear friends,

Mohamad.