1 Year Anniversary

Yesterday marked my dad's 1 year anniversary. Exactly one year ago from yesterday, my dad was rushed to the ER b/c of numbing sensations on his legs. After a full day of MRI, X-ray, and CT scan, we found out he had two massive tumors in his lungs that had begun invading his thoracic bones. The next morning, he was rushed to radiation therapy, and that's when the oncologist told me had lung cancer. Nothing can prepare you for experiencing a loved one go through cancer. I don't think people understand how common cancer is. One out of two men, and one out of three women will be diagnosed with cancer (according to American Cancer Society Statistics from 2003), and I can only imagine those numbers increasing due to all the harsh chemicals we're exposed to on a daily basis. Prevention and early detection is key! But due to my dad's amazing progress, my mom and I decided to throw a small 1-Year Anniversary Party for him. 

Ever since my dad's diagnosis,  he sticks to a meat-free diet. But I let him choose whatever he wanted to eat for that day and he chose this, 족발 (pig's feet). I know, ewww...

I was in charge of the cake, so I picked out a coffee cake from Trader Joes! YUM!!!

I love my daddy! 

Today, we went to the oncologist for our monthly follow-up, and great news followed. The cancer is mostly gone, and the Dr. said we only need to come in every two-months for a follow up now. Ah, praise God. It was so surreal for me to be at the hospital and think about how much things have changed from last year. As crazy and hard this past year has been, it has really been a blessing for me to be able to go through this with my family. My dad is so strong and inspirational and I love him so much!