A concerned doctor called me nearly two years ago to ascertain if I was taking care of myself, and he invited me to visit his office. A few weeks later, I discovered that I had various challenges, including prostate cancer. Let me point out that there were no signs or symptoms before. I felt like the healthiest man in Jamaica before my diagnosis.
It has been a rough road to travel, and I have shared my experiences with my Bark Di Trute family. They have been extremely supportive. Can you imagine, when I was told the cost of removing the prostate would be approximately JAD4 million dollars, I said to myself, "Mi dead now."
The operation will be during the week of November 17, 2026, and I hope there will be no more postponements due to other discoveries about my health. I now have to maintain good blood pressure and good blood sugar levels. People tell me that I don't look like I have any health challenges.
Can you imagine I can now pay for the operation even after spending over JMD1 million on my health for nearly two years of waiting for that operation? The monthly cost of one of the tablets, Androcur, is JAD34,000 (With NHF subsidy). People's support is something else. God really blesses me.
There are some very good people in the world, and I thank you all for your support. Some people called me every day to check up on me. When I divorced, I thought I had no one around me, but I was proven wrong. One gentleman in Florida, USA, who has prostate cancer has been very supportive. I hope and pray that he will last. His cancer has resurfaced.
There is another operation to do after the prostate is removed, but I will take it one day at a time.
All the best, my friend, and remember that without good health, you have no wealth. Find good people with good hearts and keep them close to you. Dem betta dan pocket money.
Ensure that you have a hobby that will keep you alive in those low moments. That is why I Bark Di Trute. :)
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Vernon you are indeed blessed. I pray everthing will continue to go well, the surgery will be done and be successful. In Jesus Mighty name.
ReplyDeleteGood fortune Mr. Derby. May things work outbfor the absolute best.
ReplyDeleteHi Vernon, thank God you can now do the surgery. I continue to pray that you will be completely healed .
ReplyDeleteGod is good! I continue to pray for a complete recovery 🙏
ReplyDeleteGod bless you Vernon. I put before Him your surgery, to guide the hands of the surgeons, nurses, and all others in the operating theater. I pray for complete healing in Jesus' name. Amen
ReplyDeleteBless up.mi bredda one hand wash the many others since you have helped thousands of Jamaicans have a better life.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that and respect due to your activism and selflessness over decades.
Tell zjamaica how many Artistes you help buss pon di scene while you were the head of the Festival Commission.
Remember all those Tastee Talent Shows you organized that buss a whole heap of Artistes I think even.said Beenie Man,Papa San,Junior Reid etc you can fill in the blanks.
That TASTEE TALENT SHOWS IN CROSS ROADS/HALF WAY TREE Rd I used to look forward to it.
We Await the People's Tastee Talent Show.
Anyway after your successful operation i know the show will be back.on the road.
Vernon ,Babsie,Unju and new talent Marky G a go BUSS ready fi Sumfest.
Maas Joe Bagonovich and Skatta watch di ride.
I pray everything will turn out ok😂
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