We just returned home from the doctors with the report of the P.E.T. scan. The report is not as detailed as the ones we got in Arizona but there are no new sites and the current tumors in the liver and lungs remain about the same. The lung ones may be a bit larger but the largest is only 2 cm. the liver ones are still partly necrotic, which means dead, so not real active. The blood results were all normal including the liver enzymes. We didn't get the Ca 19-9 back but that is not real important in intrahepatic. The doctor was pleased with the results and will keep Joe on the same IPT schedule and we are thrilled that his condition remains stable. He has some queasiness over Labor Day weekend but it is gone now.
We have added some joy to our life. We have a friend who broke her kneecap and needed someone to care for her 4 1/2 pound mostly Maltese dog.
Since we lost Jake in May, I jumped at the chance so we have Gabe until we leave for Paris, Sept. 17th. He is a delightful dog and fills a spot in our hearts. Look how tiny he is! We went to see the Bourne Ultimatum last night to get Joe's mind off today and it was really exciting.We are happy so many of you can make it to the golf outing or just the dinner. We are truly celebrating prayers answered and praying for wisdom in what God wants us to do with our time here. We thank all of you for your prayers and support in this waiting time especially. We wanted to wait for this report to blog but we called several of you on the way home from the doctor. Have a great day and God Bless you all. Mary Anne
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3 comments:
Great news when the body is doing so well. Hope to see you in Bonaire and enjoy your trip to Europe.Are you staying in Paris for a long time?
Mary Anne -
I am glad for your good news! Dead tumors sound good to me. A PT scan doesn't have the resolution the CT scan has, but gets your whole body. I'm due for a CT scan next Monday. More about that on my blog.
I would so love to go to Paris or go overseas to Europe or Iceland or New Zealand. I'm somewhat afraid to be that far from my health care, but there's plenty to do in the Four Corners area. Good for you for going!
I will be at my sister's in Prescott Oct. 5th - Oct. 12th or longer (depending on when chemo is next scheduled). If you're going to be around, I'd love to hook up with you!
When the time comes, and hopefully it won't be soon, I may do my hospice with my sisters in Arizona. Taking care of me has been a big burden for my husband. We try to get help, but sometimes it's easier for me to be alone at the house.
Gotta run. Headed to a gem & mineral show in Denver tomorrow and must finish packing.
Love to you both,
Caroline Stoufer
Mary Anne -
I am glad for your good news! Dead tumors sound good to me. A PT scan doesn't have the resolution the CT scan has, but gets your whole body. I'm due for a CT scan next Monday. More about that on my blog.
I would so love to go to Paris or go overseas to Europe or Iceland or New Zealand. I'm somewhat afraid to be that far from my health care, but there's plenty to do in the Four Corners area. Good for you for going!
I will be at my sister's in Prescott Oct. 5th - Oct. 12th or longer (depending on when chemo is next scheduled). If you're going to be around, I'd love to hook up with you!
When the time comes, and hopefully it won't be soon, I may do my hospice with my sisters in Arizona. Taking care of me has been a big burden for my husband. We try to get help, but sometimes it's easier for me to be alone at the house.
Gotta run. Headed to a gem & mineral show in Denver tomorrow and must finish packing.
Love to you both,
Caroline Stoufer
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