Living Queen [COMPLETED]

CHAP 24

"Hematemesis, or vomiting blood, is a serious symptom that requires immediate attention. In his case, our tests have revealed that he has a tumor in his stomach, which is causing the bleeding."

I frowned, "A tumor? You mean cancer?"

Dr. David Hacinto nodded sympathetically. "Yes, I'm afraid so. The tumor is malignant, and it's causing the bleeding that led to the hematemesis. We've done some imaging tests, and it appears the tumor is quite large and has spread to some of the surrounding tissues."

I just nodded. "What does that mean for his treatment?"

"Well, we'll need to take a multi-pronged approach," Dr. Hacinto explained. "First, we'll need to address the bleeding. We may need to do an endoscopy to stop the bleeding and stabilize his condition. Once that's done, we can discuss further treatment options for the cancer itself."

I looked confused. Well hindi naman ako maalam sa med field. I just don't get it, kung tumor pala ang problema, bakit pinapatagal pa ang operasyon. At bakit ba ako namomroblema sa tao na 'yan, hindi ko naman yan kaano-ano.

"Can't you just remove the tumor?"

Dr. Hacinto expression turned winced.  "Unfortunately, the tumor is quite advanced, and surgery may not be an option at this point. We may need to consider other treatments like chemotherapy or radiation therapy to try to shrink the tumor and slow its growth."

Ang daming alam, pasalamat siya bubuhayin ko pa siya, buti nalang talaga mabait ako.

I already investigated his background information, he has family, but his both parents already dead, also his ex-wife, and he has one daughter which is in China.

Hindi ko pina contact upang ipaalam ang kalagayan ng ama niya dahil kailangan ko pa ang ama niya pag gumaling na ito, baka kasi pag dumating yun dito, sira nanaman ang plano, baka kunin niya. Wala pa naman akong karapatan sa matanda.

Sumakay na ako ng sasakyan at pinaandar na ito papunta sa dating Hospital kung saan ako ki-nonfine, para puntahan sana ang mag ina. Sunday ngayon at ngayon lang ako nagkaroon ng oras na pumunta sa kaniya dahil hindi ako hinayaang makalabas ng kambal ko.

Sabing kaya ko na kasi e, Ayun tuloy bumuka nanaman ang isang sugat ko kahapon. Masyadong fresh.

I parked my car in the parking lot and entered the entrance, hindi na ako nahirapan pang magtanong sa counter kung saang room ba sila dahil nakita ko agad ang lalaki sa canteen. Tahimik itong kumakain mag-isa sa isang lamesa.

Lumapit ako sa kaniya hanggang sa umangat na ang tingin nito sa akin, na aamba na sanang susubo ng kutsara ngunit unatras pa.

"Hellisha," Hindi na ako nagpaalam at agad nang umupo sa ukupadong monoblock na nasa harap niya. "...Anong ginagawa mo rito?"

Hindi ko pinansin ang tanong niya. "Musta?"

Tumingin ito sa pagkain niya na nasa hapag at pinaglaruan ito gamit ang kutsarang hawak. "Ayos lang, basta maging ayos lang siya, ayos na rin ako." Ramdam ko ang lungkot sa boses niya.

"Hindi pa rin siya nagising?" Umiling ito. "How's her condition ?" I asked again.

"Sabi ng doctor, okay naman ang katawan niya, unti-unti ng naghihilom ang mga organs na natamaan ng bala," Medyo pumiyok pa siya so he fake cough. "...Sadyang hindi nalang talaga siya nagigising." he continued.

"I'm sorry..." I said despite the sudden silence, he glance at me and checking what exactly I said. "I know it's my fault that your mother is in this condition. I understand your anger, and I accept it. I'm so sorry, Travis."