In February 2012, I was diagnosed with two cancers of the blood, Stage 4 Lymphoma and Stage 3 Multiple Myeloma. This blog is an attempt to share my journey, learnings and insights with you through this process. I anticipate that this will be a long and arduous year. I have started treatment with high-dose steroids, Dextamethasone, which is creating interesting havoc in my body but is also helping to fight off the cancer.
Chemotherapy for the Lymphoma begins on March 12th for 18 weeks. The initial prognosis is that I have an excellent chance to beat the Lymphoma. Yeah!
Then the doctors will deal with the Myeloma and give me a different type of chemotherapy for another 2 months. At the moment, there is no cure for the Myeloma; however, the doctors feel they they can get this into remission.
via http://i-will-survive.org.
Born in Moshi, Tanzania, Munira Premji – affectionately known as Muni – has spent her last 34 years in Toronto.
Those around her describe her as having an infectious personality – a passionate, caring person who connects with people and lives her life to the fullest.
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This brave and courageous lady served as Kamadianisaheba to my brother Ismet as Mukhisaheb of York University Jamat Khana many decades ago. By all accounts it was a superb partnership in service of the Imam and the Jamat . Our thoughts and prayers are with you Muni as you face this life battle.
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Wow! We have always wondered who Easy Nash is, and now I know! Your note brought make wonderful memories of serving with Ismet! Amen to your prayers. Muni
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Dear Munira,
I pray to Mawla to give you strength and courage to face this battle of your life and Inshallah you will be fine. AMEEN. Take care of yourself and be positive.
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Thanks Mubina. I so very much appreciate your prayers and support. Munira
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I was taken by surprise to learn of this thru your blog. We go way back to our York University days and I will now start my sincere daily prayers for your quick recovery. I know it may seem like a long journey at times, but Allah has always reminded us that he listens to those that pray for others. I know you will overcome this difficult journey and you can be rest assured that we are all here for you and your family and our collective prayers will bear fruit in the form of a complete recovery.
God bless you and your family.
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Thank you so much for your support, your words of encouragement and above all, your prayers. Munira
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my friend, said a prayer for u this morning in jk, at 5.01–5.03 am .Enjoy the moment of now….
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Thank you! Munira
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You are an amazing women. Our prayers are always with you and your family. Ameen
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Just as we prayed for the people of Syria, we will pray for you also and we have full faith in Allah that He will ease all your difficulties, bring you back in a state of complete recovery, so that once
again you are of service to your family, to our Jamat and to Humanity,in general. Ameen. Take care Munira and continue having that smile and confidence. Mashallah!
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IF anybody can conquer this, it is you Munira – from what I remember of you from York U. Our prayers are always with you.
Ibrahim
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I know you dont know me. I went to school in Kinishasa and knew a girl named Munira. She was amazing girl. You remind me of her. Please keep your spirts high.Your photo shows alot of love and thats helps heal all…. with love from Missoula,mt
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