Update....September 6, 2009

(our new car)

Two years ago Paul started radiation treatments. He has been "stable" since. We are so happy with the outcome so far. He had a recent ct scan and no phone calls about the results so assuming all is same. Enjoying this time as much as we can with his arthritis, back pain, etc. and my UC plus arthritis - bad knees and lack of energy.

Elaine

More good news...July 21, 2009

Smiling as he should be - on Amtrak from Syracuse to Albany. Nice trip!
Today Paul saw oncologist and cardiologist and all remains about same. Only comment was he could breathe a little better if he lost maybe 20 lbs. He is trying! Every day is "gravy" as I call it. Life is good right now!

June 30, 2009

Trip to clinic was the best news ever! All scans, bone and CT and xrays negative for cancer. It has been two years since diagnosis this week and still in remission. We are very happy.

First day with new car and loving that also!

Hope it is a LONG summer.

Have a fun one!

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.

April 8, 2009

Trips this week to pulmonary doctor, ortho for finger and ortho for shoulder went well. Paul got cortisone for the finger and shoulder.

Pulmonary doctor did the breathing tests and all numbers about same which is good. A walking tests showed that his oxygen levels stay high enough without supplemental oxygen with normal walking.

Time for Spring to come and some work outside - I hope!

March 27, 2009

Paul went to oncologist by himself because just got word my Dad passed away.


Oncologist said he looked good, still "stable" and to continue what he has been doing.


His major problems still remain his shoulder and back - not cancer related. He will be doing physical therapy starting April 13 and seeing an ortho doc about his shoulder and trigger finger. All is good right now.

Still looking for Spring!!