Saturday, May 31, 2008

May 31, 2008

My knee surgery was postponed due to complications of colitis.  Having tests on Wednesday to decide on form of treatment so I can have the surgery in the future - soon I hope! 

Paul is doing good - getting stronger.  Still having problems with back pain (unrelated to cancer) and sinus and short of breath.  He is, however, getting stronger.  CT scan on June 18 will tell exactly how he is doing.

Update on his hair returning - that is good news.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Update - May 17, 2008

Just a note to update everyone on Paul's progress.  He is gaining strength and getting ready to take care of me after knee replacement on Friday.  His hair is growing back in - he was hoping for curly but probably not.  And a lot more white is showing up than before...here he is...

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Paul's new toy....

For now this is a "toy" but someday when we go on a trip or to the mall he will probably use it.  He can walk pretty good - now if he only had a better back!  Got a deal so bought it now....

Monday, May 5, 2008

Trip to oncologist and my surgery...

May 5, 2008,

Trip to the oncologist gave us good and not so good news.  Best news was the ct scan showed shrinkage in tumors - both lungs.  Stable now! 

Not so good was an area - probably small cancer in left lung not seen before.  It is about 1 cm. and will be followed in ct scans in a few weeks.  For now we are upbeat and trying not to "borrow" any trouble.

Paul is tired easily but most of the time feels pretty good.  We went to watch our granddaughter play soccer on Saturday and enjoyed the outing very much.  He has a little neuropathy in legs and feet but not too serious, thank goodness.  We hope to do some rehab together after my knee replacement. 

My knee surgery was postponed to May 23 but I am slowly getting ready and know that I have to go through with it if at all possible.  Walking has become painful and tiring.

Updates as they happen.

Elaine