Update for 8-25-06

Yesterday was the lung biopsy. all went well even tho Joe did get a slight pneumothorax, which means some air got between the lining of the lung and th lung itself. This caused us to stay a few extra hours to take x-rays every hour to be sure it wasn't getting any bigger. By 3 they felt it was diminishing and released him. Again the procedure was almost painless althought he was given Versed but it didn't work so he wasn't all goofy afterwards. Karen, our daughter, came down with us and we had some quality time together while we waited.
Joe is feeling fine today and the whole family was together for a new family picture. Last one was two years ago. Michael and family leave for downtown tomorrow as Mike is doing the Chicago Triathlon on Sunday. Karen heads back to AZ early Sunday. We have had a wonderful week with everyone and glad Joe has felt so good while they were here.
We have an appointment with the oncologist Monday at noon.
We will post when we get home. Again thanks for all your prayers. Mary Anne