
Ibrahim's condition has been getting worse since the man underwent chemotherapy. His face was pale, his skin was drying out, and his body was like just a bone wrapped in skin. He who used to be cheerful, was now silent without a word and lay helpless. Both hands are on the prick of the infusion hose, while the man's nose is attached to an oxygen hose. He's like an undead.
Ibrahim is a very strong and tough man. His physique, like an athlete, is very difficult to believe by anyone, if the man must suffer from the deadly disease. I don't know what sin Abraham did, so he had to bear the burden of life so great. First, he must accept the fact that his love relationship does not get the blessing of both parents. Then the man had to lose his lover and stop fighting, and marry another man. Then Ibrahim must be faced with the bitter reality, that the woman he loved all this time was his own sister. And worse yet, Ibrahim had to go through various challenges of life just to fight for his love. It turns out that love is a pseudo-love that will never be achieved until the end of life.
Shella sobbed when she saw Ibrahim lying helplessly in the ICU room. The woman's tears didn't go away. It hurts too much to see such a good and strong man, lying as if he were an undead on a hospital bed.
Not to mention Ibrahim's psychiatric condition has not recovered. It was a huge trial of this man. So, netizens, cherish your life. Do not waste the opportunity to maintain health and a healthy lifestyle.
"When Ibrahim was born, I never thought my son would have to suffer like this. And worse, his suffering was caused by us as his parents. Hiks, hysterics." Nisa suddenly appears and stands by Shella's side while looking at her helpless son from behind the glass of the ICU room.
"He is a strong and intelligent man.
We went to college abroad. He even became the best graduate at the University where he went to college. That's why I never accepted the fact, if she had to marry you. He is the best graduate abroad. I want my son to marry the woman he is equal to. But it turns out that his love for you is too strong. Until he can't accept the fact that you are his cousin's sister" Nisa continued later. The middle-aged woman told him all her complaints to Shella, the woman he had cursed all his life. But now, the beautiful woman turned out to be a blessing for Nisa.
Shella did not answer Nisa's words, she silenced a thousand languages as if enjoying Nisa's story.
"I know that I don't deserve to be forgiven. How can I be a selfish mother? I was even willing to sacrifice my own son's future. I used to think that he would marry a woman from a distinguished family, and he would give us a cute grandson. I really failed as a mother. Hix, hyx, hyx." Nisa kept telling me long. Until the woman sobbed. Shella finally hugged Nisa's body.
"Tante, I know I'm the kid you guys didn't want to be. I'm sorry if I made Aunt lose Aunt's dear sister first. But I also cannot ask that my Mother and Father leave me alone in this world. If only I could choose, I wouldn't want to be born an orphan. I'm sorry Auntie, I'm sorry." Now it was Shella's turn to sob bitterly while hugging Nisa's body.
Nisa also took off Shella's embrace. She wiped her nephew's tears, and kissed Shella's hands gently.
"You are not the unlucky bearer, son, you are a blessing to us. Even for everyone. We just always close our eyes to accept that fact. You're not the cause of your parents' deaths, baby. But it is a destiny that everyone will surely feel. I'm sorry if all this time you've been hurting your heart and suffering life alone. I'm really sorry son, hu, hu, hu." Isakan Nisa turned into a loud cry. Two women from different generations can only let go of each other's guilt. Especially Nisa, the heart and soul of the woman is wrapped in a huge guilt. Even infinity.
"Aunty, we should go to the doctor's room to ask what percentage of the possibility of Brother Ibrahim can survive. Who knows we could find another alternative that could make Brother recover. The miracle was real Auntie," Shella said solemnly.
They also went to the doctor's office. And upon arrival there, they saw the doctor named Doctor Kiara Kusuma was examining the results of the examination Ibrahim.
"Doctor, how's my brother's condition progressing? is he gonna be okay?" Ask Shella straight to the point. He doesn't want to waste time.
"Well Miss Shella, before I answer your question. I want to explain in advance the types of brain cancer. Brain cancer is divided into several types; namely glioma, meningioma, medulloblastoma, ganglioglioma, neurilemmoma and craniopharyngiomas. Well, glioblastoma experienced by brother Ibrahim included in astrocytoma which is part of glioma."
"Astrocytoma consists of 4 stages, and glioblastoma is the highest level and fastest growing. Related to this, the chance of life of people who have stage 4 brain cancer is small. Because, the tumor contained in his body has enlarged, pressing nerves, and potentially cause damage in other parts of the body."
“Usually stage 4 brain cancer patients on average have a chance of living for 12 to 18 months only. As many as 25 percent of people who get stage 4 cancer even only survive 1 year. Only 5 percent can last up to 5 years,” explains Doctor Kiara.
Shella and Nisa were speechless, for them the news was quite shocking and draining of emotions and tears. Is that the situation of Ibrahim? what a pity your fate, son. Think Nisa.
"Then, what about the time span owned by Brother Ibrahim? isn't that short?" Shella asked with a voice stuck in her throat.
"The numbers of phases of life are only average. This means that the chance or phase of life of a cancer patient depends on the resilience of the body and how malignant or many cancer cells are formed. If the cancer patient can only live for a few months, it means the disease is really severe or has caused complications that make his body drop immediately and die."
“Indeed, one way to remove cancer cells is by surgery. But, when the cancer has entered stage 4, there could be residual cancer cells left in the body without being known,” said Dr. Kiara.
“Again, a severe tumor will make blood vessels that are very much looking for food. So, if the blood vessel is also removed it will potentially cause severe bleeding,” he added.
"The life expectancy of people with stage 4 brain cancer is relatively small. Because, even though the disease can be cured, it is not impossible that cancer cells have already spread and cause damage secretly. That is why cancer should be detected and treated as early as possible. If you experience complaints and suspicions of brain cancer or other types of cancer, do not delay to immediately see a doctor. Remember, if the cancer is ignored and continues to develop until it reaches the final stage, the life expectancy of patients is getting smaller" concluded Dr. Kiara.
All over Shella and Nisa's body trembled, the two women of other generations were equally hit over Ibrahim's condition. They were crying in front of Dr. Kiara.
Nothing is eternal in this world, whether it be Ibrahim, Shella, Akemi, the author of this story, or netizens. All will return to the creator in their own way.
To be continued.