Results of ct scan

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

Tags: ct scan, chemotherapy, lung cancer

March 28, 2008

Yesterday Paul had his last chemo treatment.  CT scan on April 9 will tell how well radiation and chemo worked on the cancer.  We already know the two tumors have shrunk.  He is feeling pretty good.  Chemo knocks you around for a few days but nothing he can't handle.  He will be his old self very soon.  We are looking forward to Spring (got snow today) and getting outside and doing some things - even if it is only a drive to the park. 

I will report on results of Ct scan.

Elaine

February 26 to March 22.....

Third chemo treatments was February 28.  It went well but he was sicker for a few days after than before.  Feels like a case of the flu he says and spends a few days mostly in bed and not eating too much.  Then he kept feeling better but found out that the nausea pills (zofran) made him more tired and some diarrhea so he stopped them quickly and feels so much better.

We are both wishing for Spring and warm weather.  This Thursday is four and probably last chemo treatment at least for a while.  Then he will have a CT scan a couple weeks down the road and determine how well the radiation/chemo has worked.  We know it is working but hoping for lots of good news!!

Here is Paul and his buddy - follows him everywhere and keeps him active as he does the dog walking as much as possible...

Tags: lung cancer, copd, chemo

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Winter in Central NY

Pictures of life up North.  View today from my computer. Deer that often get to our bird feeder.  Ice fishing on Oneida Lake!!  Come on up everyone!  Elaine

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Delay in chemo....

February 23, 2008...

Paul saw the oncologist and he confirmed that the CT Scan looked good and everything is "stable". 

Chemo for the 13th was postponed until Paul gets over his "cold" - taking antibiotics and cough syrup, etc.  He will return to oncologist Feb. 27 and hopefully he can have his third chemo treatment the next day or 29th. 

Paul continues to be tired and we are wishing for Spring as it is very cold, snowy, etc. a lot of days.  He does, however, remain able to do his chores, walk our dog, etc. 

More later! 

 

 

CT Scan preliminary report....

  Paul saw his PA today for routine checkup on all health matters.

VA hospital has all records on computer which is great.  The PA read some of the CT Scan report - bottom line is "substantial shrinkage of tumors in both lungs" and NO evidence of spreading.  The news we were hoping for.  One day at a time.  Next week is onocologist and unless he has changed the plan - two more chemo treatments for sure. 

Elaine

Fighting a virus....

January 31 -

For two weeks I have been fighting a head cold that went to my chest and now Paul has it.  The doctor gave him medication and antibiotics to fight it off and

he feels better. His primary doctor says lungs are clear now.

 He had the second chemo treatment January 18 and the same side effects - lasting about three days of fatigue and loss of appetite. He seems to not have lost more hair yet.