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

Winter in central NY....

Since the ct scan was postponed due to weather - thought some of you might like to see what our weather is like. It is pretty but we are getting tired of it.

All is well....January 19, 2009

Paul Christmas......

Paul saw both cardiologist and oncologist past week. They both remarked how well he looks.

Blood work was fine, pacemaker doing fine and no new symptoms from cancer. Oncologist is scheduling a ct scan - soon and appointment end of March.

We are pleased with his progress and lack of progress of the lung cancer.

Ready for Spring but otherwise doing ok!

December 21, 2008

Paul's pacemaker is working fine. Most bothersome is not being able to use it over his head yet but that will come in a couple weeks.

We are getting lots of snow and cold and staying inside when we can. Paul takes Penny out walking as fast as she will. Here is a picture of our "Santa's Helper". She is blind now but gets around just fine as long as we don't move too much!

Have a great holiday. A year ago we were not sure if Paul would be here or be as well. Just shows you what a positive attitude, great doctors and treatments can do.

December 3, 2008 - trip to hospital...

Started out to be a routine trip to oncologist and primary care doctors. When giving blood for the visit Paul nearly passed out, got nauseated and dizzy. They rushed him to emergency room and from there - after many tests, etc. - group of cardiologist decided he was in need of a pacemaker. This is something we knew he might someday have to have implanted. He has been having minor problems with dizziness but, of course, with having chemo, etc. you never know for sure. An EKG found the problem.
So, next day he had the pacemaker implanted and is home healing now. Oncologist visted him there in emergency and said the cancer is still about same on ct scan which is great!
One more hurdle over!!

November 19, 2008 - ct scan results....

Nurse practicioner called and latest ct scan shows still stable condition - no changes.
Good news indeed!
Now appointment in December with oncologist and another ct scan in probably 10 to 12 weeks.

Vegas vacation....11/08/2008

We had a wonderful trip with our two sons and a reunion with Vietnam buddies. We all stayed well for the trip. Paul now has a cold but nothing too serious. Here we are - our whole family (minus in-laws and grandkids, of course). Nice to spend a few days together...