March 3, 2010

Well, the visit with the cardiologist did not go so well. Paul's heart is not strong enough to do the stent procedure. However, he is doing well with medications so will continue that way and see cardiologist 6 months for new ECG and maybe then they can do the stent. He is breathing much better - main symptom just getting tired faster than usual so slowing down is his only option. He rests a lot but does chores, etc. when he can.

Lung cancer is still stable with little change. That is good news, of course.

We are planning on our vacation end of April to Florida.

One hard thing is cooking and eating low salt but we are working on it. It certainly is helping me too.

This is is favorite hobby and Penny enjoys it too....

February 11, 2010

Just an update on Paul's lung cancer and heart problems. His cancer is still in remission.
Congestive heart failure is stable. His blood pressure is super low but doctor wants it that way as long as he does not feel sick. He is just so very tired.
Next week is NP in cardiology and maybe more medication adjustments, etc.
We are hopeful and looking for Spring.

January 11, 2010 - trip to ER....

Paul was having problems breathing and ankle swelling. Took him to ER and they kept him for tests. Episode of congestive heart failure. January 14 he had a heart catherization and one of his old grafts is 70% clogged. Doctors do not feel a stent is necessary now but maybe in the future. He will have a new ECG in a month.
CT scan showed his lung cancer same - good news!
He is home and getting his strength back - feeling better.

Last day of 2009....

I went with Paul to see his cardiologist for routine check of heart, EKG and pacemaker. NP told him he is doing fine - blood pressure good, weight ok, and heart sounds good. Another year starts tomorrow - hoping for the best one ever!

(Even Penny is cold today)

A lot to be thankful for...

Just wanted to add this note for Thanksgiving! A lot to be thankful for here. Paul's lung cancer - Stage 4 - has been in remission for over 2 years and will be 3 years in Spring. He is doing well - living as good as possible from one ct scan to another. Breathing is not as good but due to COPD a little worse. His back pain is still his biggest problem to live with.

I am doing better with my UC and looking forward to the holidays!

Happy Holidays to everyone who reads this.

Elaine

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