June 8, 2009

This is our resident (sometimes) deer. She is injured and limps so we enjoy watching her and see that she is ok! She likes the grass and weeds in our backyard!

Paul had his routine ct scan and saw the oncologist last week. Results remain about same. No action to be taken right now. He did order a bone scan to be sure everything in the bones is ok. Lung cancer often spreads to bones in time.

Doctor noted that Paul had gained weight and we both are trying to do better in that department and maybe lose a few. Next appointment in 3 months.

Enjoy the summer.

March 18, 2009

Paul will be starting physical therapy for his back March 30 - a work injury of many years back. Maybe it will also help his breathing - strengthening his muscles, etc. He is feeling pretty good - trying to take off a few pounds which he put on this winter.

We still have snow but it is thawing and hopefully we won't have too much NEW snow before Spring.

WE still spend our days going to doctors, grocery store, pharmacy and occasional dinner out.

Paul walks our dog, Penny, who is now completely blind due to glaucoma. She runs into everything but is slow so no injuries yet.

I am still fighting ulcerative colitis and determined to win. On prednisone and 6MP right now and probably for months. I still want to have my knee replacement but has to be one thing at a time.

Elaine

UPDATE.....February 25, 2009

Well, today was Paul's visit to the primary care doctor. He had never gotten any call about the ct scan so knew it was ok but no details.

His PA, Alex, went over all his concerns with medication, etc. He called the NP from oncology while there and clarified that all is still STABLE! The tiny new nodule found in April in left lung is still same size - no change - wonderful news. Still could be cancer but not growing or spreading. No signs of mets to any other organs!

We all agreed that Spring will help with some of our concerns about being tired, etc. A little more exercise, better eating, etc. would be good. His blood work was perfect (and better than mine).

Waiting now for Spring and getting outside!

Elaine