News as of July, 2007
It's been a long time since I updated our blog, so here goes.
In general, things have been great since the early part of the year. We've had another trip to Hawaii in mid-February (sort of a post-chemo, post-radiation celebration), both went through the dregs of turning 60, threw our own 60s party, and were completely surprised when Brad and Amy threw us a surprise birthday party at the end of June. Our health has been good. Kaye keeps going like she'll live to be 150. I've been okay....still am constantly exhausted, have some stomach pains, but feel good for the most part.
The medical plans for me are to have blood work and scans done every 3-4 months to make sure Mr. C has not returned. I had blood work done in mid-June and an MRI in late June. I saw both my oncologist and radiologist late this week. The news is very promising. My cancer marker blood test indicated a 6 (first one was a 5). Dr. Lau (filling in for Dr. D'Andre) indicated this is well within the 'normal' range. Also, the MRI scan shows nothing but some rough edges in some of what's left of my pancreas which the docs seem to think is residual effects of the surgery. For the time being, we've started whipering a great word "remission".
This is a happy time. We know the dread will return with the next set of tests in the fall. The docs are also worried about my kidneys (we had to forget about them while fighting a bigger beast).
Kaye and I have agreed every day is a good day and we're going to enjoy each the best we can. With that in mind, we've planned yet another trip to Hawaii in November (right before the Nevada Union playoff run starts.....right Brad?).
Thanks, as always, to our large extended support family. From actual family members, to co-workers, and friends, your kind words and deeds do not go unnoticed.
In general, things have been great since the early part of the year. We've had another trip to Hawaii in mid-February (sort of a post-chemo, post-radiation celebration), both went through the dregs of turning 60, threw our own 60s party, and were completely surprised when Brad and Amy threw us a surprise birthday party at the end of June. Our health has been good. Kaye keeps going like she'll live to be 150. I've been okay....still am constantly exhausted, have some stomach pains, but feel good for the most part.
The medical plans for me are to have blood work and scans done every 3-4 months to make sure Mr. C has not returned. I had blood work done in mid-June and an MRI in late June. I saw both my oncologist and radiologist late this week. The news is very promising. My cancer marker blood test indicated a 6 (first one was a 5). Dr. Lau (filling in for Dr. D'Andre) indicated this is well within the 'normal' range. Also, the MRI scan shows nothing but some rough edges in some of what's left of my pancreas which the docs seem to think is residual effects of the surgery. For the time being, we've started whipering a great word "remission".
This is a happy time. We know the dread will return with the next set of tests in the fall. The docs are also worried about my kidneys (we had to forget about them while fighting a bigger beast).
Kaye and I have agreed every day is a good day and we're going to enjoy each the best we can. With that in mind, we've planned yet another trip to Hawaii in November (right before the Nevada Union playoff run starts.....right Brad?).
Thanks, as always, to our large extended support family. From actual family members, to co-workers, and friends, your kind words and deeds do not go unnoticed.
posted by Commish at 7:42 AM
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