***** dad got his results from the CAT scan he just had on the 23rd**************
No "cured" as yet, but things are looking good. Output from last Friday Doctors meeting is NO surgery is going to be required. Chemo Doctor wants to do one more round of treatments starting in about a week. These will not be the BIG DEAL the first round was, and no RAD stuff required. Think of it as building on my progress so far. We remain close to putting this thing to bed, but not yet. I'm OK with his plan & remain in good spirits.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
results of the CAT scan
**** Got this email from dad this morning****
It looks like GOOD NEWS, but I don't want to use terms like "remission or cured" as yet. Early results of my last CAT Scan are quite good.....big time change (for the better) from last Scan. Both my Chemo and Rad Doctors will be meeting with the entire Cancer Team this Friday to review client status. The REAL answer for me will follow that session. Cross your fingers !
It looks like GOOD NEWS, but I don't want to use terms like "remission or cured" as yet. Early results of my last CAT Scan are quite good.....big time change (for the better) from last Scan. Both my Chemo and Rad Doctors will be meeting with the entire Cancer Team this Friday to review client status. The REAL answer for me will follow that session. Cross your fingers !
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Update
****Update******
Had 4 week follow-up session with RAD Doctor Friday (3-20). She continues to be pleased with my status. Next scheduled visit is in 4 months.
My next gate is the CAT Scan on Monday (3-23). This will set the base-line on where we are, and what is next. I don't expect any output till later in the week as both the Chemo and RAD Doctors need to review the results, them confer with me.
Mental health here remains good, but somewhat nervous on test results & next steps.
Had 4 week follow-up session with RAD Doctor Friday (3-20). She continues to be pleased with my status. Next scheduled visit is in 4 months.
My next gate is the CAT Scan on Monday (3-23). This will set the base-line on where we are, and what is next. I don't expect any output till later in the week as both the Chemo and RAD Doctors need to review the results, them confer with me.
Mental health here remains good, but somewhat nervous on test results & next steps.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
update...
***update from dad ***
Good session with Chemo Doctor yesterday. Blood chemistry continues to improve, gained a whole pound.
Next steps are RAD Doctor follow-up on the 20th, and a CAT Scan week of the 23rd. Results of the CAT Scan will determine where we are, and next steps. Still in good mental health.
Good session with Chemo Doctor yesterday. Blood chemistry continues to improve, gained a whole pound.
Next steps are RAD Doctor follow-up on the 20th, and a CAT Scan week of the 23rd. Results of the CAT Scan will determine where we are, and next steps. Still in good mental health.
**I wanted to post this picture because I think it is a good one of dad, Lindsey and Rich at dad's 66TH birthday .***
Friday, February 27, 2009
Birthday Boy
Today is dad's birthday! I would like to wish him a very happy birthday and many more to come! Like fine wine and cheese you get better with age, or is that you get stinky? Oh well, happy birthday 'ole man!
much love- Elizabeth
much love- Elizabeth
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
YEA!!!
*** Dad is doing fantastic! I saw him over the weekend and he looks great. He has gone through all the treatments with ease and has remained upbeat. Thank you to everyone who have been so supportive of him and the family. As usual dad sends me the doctor updates and I have found out that it is easier to just post what he sends to me in his own words. So here is the most recent update from "the Don".
-Elizabeth *************
Another Mile Stone !
Last Radiation treatment done Monday (2-16). Follow up with RAD Doctor was positive (I'm doing good). Next visit with RAD is in 4 weeks just to check side effects (if any).
Chemo Doctor remains pleased. Next check up in 2 weeks. At that point he will set the date for CAT Scan to confirm results of Chemo & RAD treatments, but could be as late as late March for report and next steps (if any).
My mental health remains fine..........side effects are darned few.
Ole Man
-Elizabeth *************
Another Mile Stone !
Last Radiation treatment done Monday (2-16). Follow up with RAD Doctor was positive (I'm doing good). Next visit with RAD is in 4 weeks just to check side effects (if any).
Chemo Doctor remains pleased. Next check up in 2 weeks. At that point he will set the date for CAT Scan to confirm results of Chemo & RAD treatments, but could be as late as late March for report and next steps (if any).
My mental health remains fine..........side effects are darned few.
Ole Man
Monday, February 9, 2009
How True...
A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'
The professor then produced two Beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed..
'Now,' said the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things---your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions – and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.
The sand is everything else – the small stuff. 'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first – the things that really matter. Set your priorities. Be thankful for what you have and that includes your job. Work hard, take pride in what you do and bring a positive, can do attitude every day. The rest is just sand.
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the Beer represented. The professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked.' The Beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of Beers!
The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.
The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous 'yes.'
The professor then produced two Beers from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed..
'Now,' said the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things---your family, your children, your health, your friends and your favorite passions – and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full. The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.
The sand is everything else – the small stuff. 'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first – the things that really matter. Set your priorities. Be thankful for what you have and that includes your job. Work hard, take pride in what you do and bring a positive, can do attitude every day. The rest is just sand.
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the Beer represented. The professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked.' The Beer just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of Beers!
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