Remembering Dave Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Just got back from the oncologist to get the results of last week's head and chest CT scans. Said the bonkitis tumor is shrinking, no swelling or edema and that is good. It is visibly smaller - actually looks gone. But they hadn't gotten the results of the chest CT for some odd reason, but Dr. Schwarz listened to Dave's chest, questioned him on his recent activities, etc., and said the lungs had to be clear - otherwise he wouldn't have been able to go camping AND change a tire twice on the way home. In fact, he seemed rather impressed by all that activity. But he's going to call us today or tomorrow am as soon as he gets the chest results. Had his nurse working on it while we were there. We had to wait 1.5 hours to see him which annoyed me a bit. Everyone in the waiting room before AND after we came in got taken back before us and there's only one other doc there. Everyone else looked old and very sick, so maybe they were trying to get the sick old people in before Dave. Sooo, so far, looks like once again Dave is on the road to beating back the Big C! Karen C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Good, good news - glad to hear it. Two tires? I'm impressed. Sounds like everything is on the mend. Hugs, Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Great news, Karen and Dave! May it continue thus. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Karen and David, WAY TO GO.Glad you made it thru ok & was able to beat the S.O.B. again.(cancer).I'm sure the chest CTs will be fine too.And that my friends should call for a celebration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginny Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Hey Chapmans, I am so glad that the bonkitis is now ' ', yep, gone, zero, goose egg, zippo, nadda, nil. You know how happy I am for you all. May the holidays be filled with joy. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Woo-hoo! Great news. Keep us updated. Curtis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen335 Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Karen & Dave, What awesome news. The Lord answers our prayers. No more flat tires and happy camping. I love camping too. We were gone lst weekend too. Left Thursday and cam beck Monday. Colorado River, Borders California ans Arizona. Lot's of rest and reading... God Bless, hugs and prayers, Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Good news! Congratulations. Margaret & Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Wahoooooo......THIS is the kind of news I want to hear from you guys! Bonkitis shrinking....Dave on his way to being empty headed AND lungs good enough for changing tires and singin' 'round the campfire!! So glad to hear this!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 David, Karen and Faith...So glad to hear that you guys know how to live it up...(unlike me, who remains paralized around test time!) I hope that you had some good colors, hot dogs and s'mores... Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted October 27, 2004 Share Posted October 27, 2004 Happy about the good news, J.C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted October 28, 2004 Author Share Posted October 28, 2004 The oncologist's nurse called me with results of his chest ct scan - no change. which I guess means no evidence of cancer there. which is what we've been assuming. I was hoping HE'D call, HE said he would, but that's OK, I guess I didn't need to talk to him unless there WAS a change - a change being ED. I can't wait for this to be over, and today I am having feelings of dread about Dave's future, but I also think it is mis-directed emotions because Dave and I have made the decision to sell our neat little house on the river and move back "into town" so our lives can be simpler, cheaper and easier. Karen C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmek Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Thats wonderful news, you and Dave are in my prayers Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Karen and Dave. This is the best news I have had all day! I am so happy for the 3 of you. I hope the move isn't too much for you all right now, but I vote for cheaper and easier myself. So glad to hear from the two of you. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berisa Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Karen, Dave is gorgeous, he is doing great, the chemo is working. I encourage keep having the chemo even lose dose as long as it can. Toleratable dose chemo will help (I guess). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay A. Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Karen, This is the best news I've had today, too! I am so happy that the lung is clear. I know that the decision to move was a difficult one for you folks to make. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that you find the perfect home in town. Much Affection, Fay A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyjack Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Karen and Dave, So glad for your good news!! Hope you had fun camping. CAthyW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted October 29, 2004 Share Posted October 29, 2004 Karen and Dave, What wonderful news. I am so happy for you! Yipeeeeee! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted October 30, 2004 Share Posted October 30, 2004 All this is cause for a Happy Dance!! Glad things are going well! Hope you get too much for your current home and find a real bargain for the new one! Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie Posted October 31, 2004 Share Posted October 31, 2004 I'm glad you had good news. All moves come with a heavy dose of stress but it sounds like this one will be a very good one for you both. Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhutch1366 Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Good news on the vanishing bonkitis. I know how hard it is to leave Chapman Acres, but life much simpler is certainly appealing, especially now. Ditto what Betty said on finding the perfect house! XOXOXOXOXOX Prayers always, MaryAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda Posted November 4, 2004 Share Posted November 4, 2004 Sooo, so far, looks like once again Dave is on the road to beating back the Big C! Karen, Dave, and Faith-- May you continue on this road until you have it beaten! Lots of love. Melinda (and Geoff) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted November 12, 2004 Share Posted November 12, 2004 Karen, Dave, and Faith- I am sorry that I missed this post. What great news to hear after so many challenges. It is time to do the happy feet dance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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