My Cancer Journey

08/09/2020

THIS POST INSERTED BY CALVIN'S MOM❤️

It is with HEARTFELT GRATITUDE to FAMILY & FRIENDS for the outpouring of LOVE & SUPPORT we have received during CALVIN's courageous fight to overcome his Melanoma Cancer and in the PASSING of CALVIN our courageous beautiful soul on Thursday, 27th August 2020 just after 05h00🙏🏻💙

We, as a family THANK YOU for the beautiful TRIBUTES, MESSAGES VIA SOCIAL MEDIA, WHATSAPP, PHONE CALLS, VISITS, FLOWERS, FOOD Hampers, heartfelt Prayers and so much more during this difficult time losing our precious SON, BROTHER, UNCLE & FRIEND, CALVIN.

Calvin is so loved and admired by so many for his humble and inspiring nature, having overcome many hurdles in his short life, but showing us how to NEVER GIVE UP even when all the odds were stacked against him in his fight against his aggressive Cancer.

We ALL share wonderful happy memories of Calvin and we CELEBRATE his life🙏🏻💙

Due to COVID Regulations we had a private REQUIEM MASS on FRIDAY, 04/09/2020 by INVITATION ONLY and respecting Calvin's wishes this was sent to immediate family/friends limited beyond our control to a total of 50 persons.

Should you wish to receive a link to view the recorded service (not available for public view, but by request only), you may request this by Whatsapping Yolande 0723473548.

We will, as per Calvin's wishes at a later date arrange a Fundraising Celebration of Live Event - ALL FUNDS raised to go to CHOC which was very close to his heart. This event will be shared with ALL to attend when restrictions are lifted at a venue to be advised and guided by CHOC members.

Thank you to EACH & EVERYONE - you have ALL HAD A SPECIAL PLACE IN CALVIN'S HEART - Please treasure and honour those amazing memories as he has left an enormous void, but left an amazing legacy that he carried openly on his sleeve from HIS HEART, HUMBLY....... FAITH HOPE, LOVE & SMILE.

MAY HIS DEAR SOUL REST IN PEACE 🕊️

OUR LOVE & GRATITUDE TO YOU ALL❤️💜❤️

CALVIN BRUCE TITMUSS
01/05/1987 - 27/08/2020






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31/07/2020

30/07/2020

Calvin Cancer Journey Update 30/07/2020 🙏🏻💙

Grateful to Discovery Health Med Aid for approving my lmmunotherapy Yeryov treatment cycle (1 treatment costs R204 000.00). There is co-payment on this, but we deal with each - one step at a time.
My FIRST treatment of 4 was TODAY and the infusion went well due to the exceptional nursing care given to me at Oncology Centre, Overport. I will have the next 3 treatments at 3 weekly cycles.
The Oncologist appointment prior to treatment went over my blood test results and CT scan report results.
It is not an overnight miracle DRUG, although there is continued new research and developments to find successful treatments e as pecially in this aggressive Melanoma Cancer that I have.
There are never any guarantees in life, but this gives me another fighting chance to see how my Melanoma Cancer will respond to this treatment.
There will be no answers to how I am responding - it takes the full treatment cycle (4) to reassess - in God's hands.
Some people can have side effects, others not, so it is a wait and see period.
I will take this time to rest up and try and build up more energy/stamina after the rigid Chemo & Radiation therapy treatments in past few weeks/months.
I'm fighting this cancer with all I can and THANK EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU that has prayed, supported, loved, encouraged me on this journey in every way possible!
From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU.
Please continue to keep me in your prayers🙏🏻💙❤️ # FAITH

30/07/2020

Treatment day be positive and happy 😊

30/07/2020

20/07/2020

Update on My Cancer Journey 20/07/2020: Calvin 🙏🏻💙🌞❣️

My Chemo Treatment has been stopped as my Bloods did not recover on Friday for me to have today.
I'm disappointed, but at same time remain positive to be moving to a new Immunotherapy Treatment protocol for me which has been put through to my medical aid for approval.

Please continue to keep me in your prayers, also that the approval goes through quickly so commencement can take place really soon.

One step at a time.

Thank you for your continued prayers, love, encouragement, messages and calls.

If I don't get to answer straight away, I might be resting to gear up for this treatment which will be 4 treatments only at 3 week intervals and at times is known to be very harsh, but I'm up for this challenge God willing.

Love to you all, take care & wear a mask, sun protection🙏🏻💙🌞

13/07/2020

Update on My Cancer Journey 13/07/2020: Calvin 🙏🏻💙🌞❣️

My blood count wasn't good for me to have Chemo today, so this Friday I have blood tests and then to Chemo on Monday.
Sometimes the bloods just need to rejuvenate to continue treatment.
One step at a time.
Thank you for your continued prayers, love, encouragement, messages and calls.
Please continue your prayers - grateful.
Love to you all & take care - wear a mask🙏🏻💙🌞

02/07/2020

The photo on the left what i took down the south coast what reminds me of special miracles in people life's be thankful and your count your blessing every day I am grateful for the small things in life

28/06/2020

We fight, we overcome, we believe,

23/06/2020

Thank you family for your messages and those directly to Calvin and phone calls❤️

His Chemo procedure started just on 9.30 and finished at 14h00. First patient up and last to leave because we requested a slow infusion for the recommencement.

It was a very long day and last night was very unsettled.
I spent most of night keeping him comfortable.

Calvin is really really brave and is now sleeping at last (not sure for how long because the steroids might kick in)....& then he will be wide eyed again.

He has eaten really well again today due to steroids infused and more than double intake of food.
I pack him a 'snack pack' on chemo days and everything was finished by 12h30.
Banana, Naartjie, Blueberry Muffin, Flings, Kit Kat, Savoury Mince Sandwich,..... Then Ros has baked and sent some pastry things home for Bruce like Fruit bar things, well Calvin mapped half those in way home..... Bowl of ice cream when he got home
Steroids just make you very hungry......
Eaten supper, had copious amount of water...... & started day off with Jungle Oats x

So hoping he DOES HAVE A RESTFUL NIGHT & praying side effects are not too harsh xx

Much love & goodnight - we all exhausted

19/06/2020

Morning, have the most amazing and beautiful day alway's stay humble and kind and positive and smile, and think of happy thoughts 🙏🙂

17/06/2020

Hi Family & Friends🌞

Update Wed 17/06🙏🏻💙

CT Scan, Bloods, follow through with Oncologist shows that Radiation has been beneficial to the two Melanoma cancer bony areas, pelvic & shoulder🌞

It has been great to shower normally again as one has to avoid water on radiation sites even till 10 days after treatment has completed 💥

My CT Scans show progression of the cancer in liver, lungs and spot on lower lumbar spine which unfortunately was to be expected due to interruption of my Chemo sessions to accommodate the radiation.
Spleen is unchanged on CT so not reported on which means lesions are same as previous.

My Full Blood Count is good for me to recommence 5th round of Chemo next week.

My Cancer blood markers have reduced again more than likely due to good radiation response.

Liver markers have gone up due to progression of lesions so we hoping for positives with Chemo again and they can start dropping. The liver is enlarged so pushes on various other parts in my body which does cause a lot of pain/discomfort.
My pain is being managed and the past 2 weeks have been quite tough with this.

The weather is really cool at the moment and I hope to get a bit more walking in too.

Keeping all the positives going and am very thankful for the continued calls, messages and prayers💙

THANK YOU EVERYONE🌞 Please continue to keep me in your prayers as I fight this beast and as I start my Chemo next week.

Much love
Calvin🌞🌞🙏🏻💙🌞🌞