Told He Could Die in Just Months, This 27-Year-Old Is 'More Positive About Life Now'

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Posted on 11/24/2024 8:24:04 PM PST by nickcarraway

In the first part of a trilogy on When Death Comes Knocking, CNA's Vanessa Lim meets cancer patient Afif Yusli, who fought back from being unable to speak and walk - only to be dealt what some might see as the worst hand of all.

Meeting Afif Yusli for the first time, it's not immediately obvious that he's sick, let alone battling a terminal disease. The lean 27-year-old moves around nimbly, with no obvious signs of pain or discomfort. And unlike what some might expect of a cancer patient, he has a full head of hair and is unencumbered by medical devices.

Initially soft-spoken and reserved, he warmed up after a while, revealing a boyish charm and a penchant for wry dashes of humour. But as the conversation started to flow, it became noticeable how he would often stop mid-sentence and struggle to find the right expression. “What is that word again? That thing they put you on when they take you out of the ambulance?”

“These days, I’m feeling quite … what’s that word? Not 'happy', it’s more 'okay-ish'.” The film student was diagnosed with glioblastoma in April. It is a grade four brain tumour - the most aggressive and serious type - and has a poor prognosis.

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1 posted on 11/24/2024 8:24:04 PM PST by nickcarraway

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