Happy to report no change in his ct scan. All is still stable - tumors in both lungs remain same size - no spreading. Only problem is some after affects of chemo including some neuropathy in legs and feet. His hair has grown in nicely and he is keeping his goatee for now.
It was a very good news day. Followup in three months.
Today was the followup ct scan to see how the cancer is doing or not doing as it may be!
We will find out at visit with Oncologist next Wednesday. Just trying to enjoy the summer weather and getting outside, etc. My medical problems are resolving (I think) and maybe I will still be able to have my knee replacement this summer or Fall.
More news next week.
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.
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...
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....
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
April 15, 2008 - Results of ct scan were great! Shrinkage of over 50% in tumors and no signs of spreading - considered STABLE disease right now. About the best news we could get.
Tomorrow followup with radiation oncologist. He just wants to see him one more time.
Paul is doing quite a bit around the house and some outside - working to get his strength back and on with life. It has been just one year since doctor found a "fuzzy area" on the xrays.
I plan on knee replacement May 16 so he will be taking care of me.
Come back for any updates.
Elaine
