In August 2003 when I was diagnosed with NPC stage 2,
I had no external help nor anyone to turn to.
Helplessly, I had to battle cancer, a vicious and deadly foe, all alone,
While desperately seeking solutions for my problems in the combat zone.
In January 2006, a handful of visionary NPC warriors voluntarily banded together,
To establish a Support Group for NPC patients, survivors and care-givers.
Its mission is to provide knowledge, care, psychological and emotional supports,
Through organised activities, talks, experience sharing and personal rapports.
So that patients can cope better with their illnesses,
And hopefully, able to recover with minimal bruises.
Survivors can and should exploit the Group's expertise and resources,
To help them stay cancer free, healthy and vigorous.
Care-givers have a difficult task providing their loved ones with quality care;
The Group offers them a one-stop aid centre where all kinds of help are available for them to use or share.
Patients, survivors and care-givers today are much better off than before;
They have free access to help, vast network of friends for supports and lots of information to explore.
Come to NPC Support Group for help or for someone to console;
A helping hand will surely be there for you to hold.
Contributed by Bernard Ng / NPC survivor
Dated 10 November 2010
Survivor since 2003
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