September 29, 2009

Fall is here but my begonias still pretty!

Today was routine trip to oncologist which turned out to be a trip to ER. Paul was coughing, wheezing, etc. - doctor said "Paul, you look terrible!" So he went to ER. Good news is nothing new with cancer or no pneumonia, etc.

Just an exacerbation of his COPD. He will be on steroids a short time and antibiotics to stop any infection. He should feel much better in a few days.

Chest xray showed lung cancer the same!

That is good!

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!