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!!

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

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.