Terry had 4 medical appointments this past week. On Monday she saw her primary oncologist and he said everything appears to be going well and he discontinued one of her IV chemos. Tuesday was a dental appointment but it still counts as a visit to the doctor. Thursday she saw our primary care physician as she was having some problems with her feet and legs. He assured us that her heart, kidneys, lungs, etc were all working just fine. It appears she is having a reaction to the high weekly dose of steroids. That is now in tow (not toe). Friday she revisited the ENT doc and he wants to wait and watch the growth on her palate. The biopsy was non-cancerous, so why undergo surgery if we can err on the side of caution.
Then we looked at the calendar. Terry has no, none, zip, nada appointments with any kind of doctor for the next two week. That hasn't happened in six months. We often wear "Life is good" T-shirts. It certainly has been for the past few weeks and it looks pretty good for the near future too.
Thanks to all of you for you constant prayers and good wishes.
8/28/11
8/21/11
A GOOD COUPLE OF WEEKS
Since the last posting Terry has finished one full course of her current chemo. We can't tell if it is successful or not until Monday when she has her blood tested.
The past few weeks have been mostly highs:
1-She had a growth on her palette and the biopsy came back as non-cancerous-she has a blocked salivary gland.
2-Her hearing seemed to be waning so off she goes to another specialist. This time an ENT. He noted there was quite a bit of fluid behind her eardrum. He put in a tube, just like the kids get when they have multiple ear infections. Her hearing improved immediately.
3-We went to NYC for a 4 day vacation and stayed in Times Square at the Marriott Marquis. A super great time as we saw 5 musicals and met with our good friends Paul and Lynne for dinner.
It was a terrific time.
4-After getting back from NYC we drove to Buffalo to visit with some long time friends and ex-neighbors Deanne and Roy Sheppard. They have been putting up with our visits for over 35 years. It was a wonderful time spending time with them. It always is.
5-After Buffalo it was off to Rome, NY to spend two nights at Terry's sister's house. Helen and Bill are absolutely fantastic hosts. The first night in Rome, Terry and I attended a reunion of her 8th grade graduating class. WHAT A BLAST! A good time was had by all.
When all is said and done, the past few weeks have been really good.
The past few weeks have been mostly highs:
1-She had a growth on her palette and the biopsy came back as non-cancerous-she has a blocked salivary gland.
2-Her hearing seemed to be waning so off she goes to another specialist. This time an ENT. He noted there was quite a bit of fluid behind her eardrum. He put in a tube, just like the kids get when they have multiple ear infections. Her hearing improved immediately.
3-We went to NYC for a 4 day vacation and stayed in Times Square at the Marriott Marquis. A super great time as we saw 5 musicals and met with our good friends Paul and Lynne for dinner.
It was a terrific time.
4-After getting back from NYC we drove to Buffalo to visit with some long time friends and ex-neighbors Deanne and Roy Sheppard. They have been putting up with our visits for over 35 years. It was a wonderful time spending time with them. It always is.
5-After Buffalo it was off to Rome, NY to spend two nights at Terry's sister's house. Helen and Bill are absolutely fantastic hosts. The first night in Rome, Terry and I attended a reunion of her 8th grade graduating class. WHAT A BLAST! A good time was had by all.
When all is said and done, the past few weeks have been really good.
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