Feeling Better

We just found out this morning, Ray will be going in to see the infection spec. Tues. morning and see what he suggests to do about the nodules in the lungs. At the appt. yesterday with the oncologist, it seems he didn't follow up like he said he would, and consult another Dr. about last week's findings on the CT scan. The liver counts have been the bigger issue, but now that is all back to the normal range, so before we can move forward with any treatment the lungs must be clear.

Yesterday, the blood counts and liver counts were all in good shape. Ray has been feeling better each day. He's even been able to get out and walk around the park--real exercise. We're really anxious to see what the Dr. says on Tues.

Love you all,
Kim

Just Waiting

Just wanted to do a quick post to say there has been no news from the Dr. about what is being suggested for the CT scan. I told Ray yesterday that we really should call the Dr., but he just wants to wait until his appt. tomorrow morning. He's enjoying this time of feeling better and all the side effects from the chemo, drugs, etc., etc. lessening each day. He knows it will be time to start chemo again soon and he just can't bear that thought! We should know more tomorrow.

Love you all,
Kim

Nothing New

We still do not know what the two Docs are going to recommend about the lung CT scan. We were told yesterday, they were unable to make contact with each other. That's how it sometimes goes for busy people. We hope to hear something on Monday.

Have a great weekend!
Kim

Keepin' On

The liver counts were much improved today; most of the counts really close to the normal range. It's so encouraging to see how much things have improved in that area in just one week.

The CT scan on the lungs shows there's still some healing that needs to take place there. We'll know more tomorrow. The oncologist is going to visit with the infection spec. this evening or in the morning and see what he suggests. Just between you and me, I think he'll recommend a bronchoscopy or a biopsy in the next few days to see what's going on.

Ray continues getting stronger each day. It's been a blessing. We thank God for each day!

Love you all,
Kim

Great Weekend

The weekend was a busy one, but a good one. Sat. afternoon was spent at Daniel's football game. The weather for the game was perfect--I'll just say we must not have been cheering loud enough. The score wasn't pretty. I've added some photos-- for some reason they're at the very bottom of this page. Possibly, I don't know what I'm doing?!?! It's been so long since I've added a photo, I forgot how!

Tomorrow (Thurs) we head back to the Dr. for lab work and CT scan. Ray's been feeling better each day. He still works at trying to put on weight. His legs are like toothpicks, his rear end--non-existent. However, his face is nice and round due to the steroids he's taking.

More tomorrow,
Love you all,
Kim

A Quick Note

Things went pretty much as we expected with the infection spec. this morning, for which we are most grateful. His words were, "It's good to see you doing so much better.....Keep up the good work...I'll be eager to see what the CT scan shows next week." Then we were on our way.

Improving

We were really encouraged by the Dr. visit today. The blood work shows the liver functions to be coming much closer to the normal ranges. The biopsy shows the bone marrow (still recovering) to be free of any leukemia cells at this time. The liver still has more healing to do before further treatment can be done. When the times comes to start thinking about the transplant, we know Ray has to have strong ("mega") doses of chemo when he gets to Bethesda. The Dr. here is in contact with the Dr. in Maryland. As for now, the body has more healing to do. I feel we are in a race against time.

The appt. with the infection spec. had to be postponed until tomorrow morning.

Next week, Thursday, a CT Scan will be done on the lungs since he's had pneumonia twice this past year. The Dr. said today, that when the liver and lungs are strong enough we can start talking about where we go from here. Thank you so much for your continued prayers. It is your prayers that has gotten us thus far!

Love you all,
Kim