Today we met with my oncologist at the Center for Health and Healing at OHSU. Very good news in that the bone scan they did of me showed that the cancer had not spread to any other part of my body. My lungs and all vital organs were cancer free. The shadowing that they had found on my hip bone was simply an extension of my tumor that is already there It is so insignificant that they felt there was no need for radiation at this time. I will monitor any of my symptoms and as long as there is no change in any of them then we will not worry. If I get any new symptoms I am to tell them and then they will decide what to do. If my condition goes unchanged, my next scan will not be until some time between 6 to 8 months. So today's appointment was great. Brother B, Michael, Tiff, Amber and of course my beloved Kath were all very excited, as well as myself. .
The swelling of my legs has gone down, so they have taken me off of Lasis. I was excited about this because it means I get to take one less pill. One of the problems I have been having is my lack of sleep. I have tried two sleeping pills the last couple of nights and it has had no effects. So tonight I am going to take three pills and if that does not work I will take four pills the following night. If that doesn't work, they are going to have to figure out something different so I can get some semblance of sleep. The only question they could not answer was about the shooting pain that goes through my right foot, which is like getting an electrical shock. They said that it was a result of the tumor but they had no answer to it.
So all in all, the day was a very good day. I will continue to get around using my walker and monitor my condition on a daily basis. I know all of your thoughts and prayers have helped and I ask you to continue them. I love you all.
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4 comments:
Good news Bud!
Thanks for keeping us filled in!
Love you man!
This is a good report Ron, except you not getting sleep. We hear about food and water necessity, but do we need sleep? I sure think so! I pray that this will begin to change with minimal meds. I'm doing fine, except diabetes symptoms are noticeable like cold feet and hands. Exercise would help that, except when I do more, my knees and hip tell me to slow down. Compared to you, I'm fine and not complaining at all! Now that I know you have a good report, we can have another lunch!? God Bless all your recovery efforts Ron, I'll see you again soon. Lunk
Ron,
I did not realize the blog was still running. Sooooo, I have not checked until today. I knew your were having some struggles, but am glad to read exactly what has been happening. We will continue to check the blog NOW! Take care and know we are thiking about you, and care about you.
Lindell and Ernie
Great news Mr. C!!!!! Thanks for the updates and the good news!
Thinking of the Carey Clan!
Chrissie
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