elnodel Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Len had his CT scan last week, plus blood work and we met with the oncologist today -- and Len's still NED! He had a bout in late June, early July with pneumonia, a period in which he was feeling pretty awful -- but the pneumonia explains that, and now he's feeling much, much better. Still has some anemia (left over from chemo)but not enough to do anything much about except try to eat spinach and broccoli. Our next big project is to get him really moving and joining me in my morning walks (before I go off to work). The onc. read him the riot act on that one, so we'll see... pretty happy household tonight.... Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikkala Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Great News Ellen, Thanks for sharing!! Where in CT are You? I'm in Bristol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Great news! Know you are all enjoying that. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Wonderful!!! P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbays Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Wonderful news! Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Great news Ellen about your Fred. That's what we need to hear. Tell Fred your in love with NED, see what he says. Take care, Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna G Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 How about dancing for exercise. We could write a new song " Dancing with NED, dancing with NED" Sounds like fun to me! Great news, keep it up! Donna G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted August 17, 2005 Author Share Posted August 17, 2005 Thanks, everyone! We had a great evening tonight at the local branch of Cindi's Pub -- had an old friend over, poured the pinot grigio, enjoyed ourselves a little TOO much...but since it's only 7:54 now, I guess we didn't enjoy ourselves TOO much Too much.... And I've even got the old man to promise to join me tomorrow for an early promenade...we'll see. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Hooray for NED. Keep up the good work! Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 Nikkala (and anyone else who's interested), We're in Deep River, CT, on the Shoreline/CT River Valley. We lucked out with a wonderful surgeon and then an equally, even MORE, wonderful oncologist at Middlesex Hospital's Cancer Center. We had thought of going back into NY to Sloan Kettering or up to Boston, but a few conversations with people around here persuaded us to give "the locals" a chance, and we've never regretted it. Our oncologist is just tops, keeps on top of everything, goes to the important meetings and has a WILL NOT BE DEFEATED attitude toward lung cancer -- very rare, from what I hear. He consulted with a number of peole about Len's case when he first started treating him and called us about suggested changes in the treatment, so he's truly responsive....and, so far, on track. Anyway, I'm very happy with him...and I have the knowledge that if we do get in over our heads, the cancer centre had an affiliation with Dana Farber, which is always a good thing to know. Plus our onc.mentioned another tie with Yale New Haven today in regard to something else...so we don't feel the least bit isolated.... Our radiation guy was also good, and, touch wood, the results --so far-- speak for themselves....touch LOTS AND LOTS of wood.... ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Ellen and Len...congrats on the fabulous news. So happy to know Len is still hanging out with NED. I'm near Danbury! Fun to know where others are in the state. I go to Praxair Cancer Center at Danbury hospital and I too, am so happy with my onc. When we were going to be moving out to Arizona...my hubby kept touting the Mayo Clinic that is out there in Scottsdale. I kept saying I didn't want to move (and we are not...we decided to sell the house we were building out there BEFORE I got the cancer, when I was about 5 mos. into treatment) because out there I'd be a 3-4" thick file. Here, I am a REAL PERSON. They all know me in my onc's office and I know them. It's personal now. In Arizona I'd be a case file and a face, if I'm lucky. Having trust in who you see is SO important...and it's good to know there are good doctors elsewhere in the state too! Len...you get out there tomorrow and WALK dangit. I've got brain tumors and played 9 holes of golf today...so you can do a morning constitutional with NED and Ellen. Right??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Ellen, tell Len he should be walking on air with that fantastic, wonderful, terrific and just plain glorious news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAnn Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Fantastic news! TAnn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Allright! A happy household is fantastic! Hope you both enjoy the walks - see, I'm certain there will be lots of them once Len gives it a try. Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 WONDERFUL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Congratulations! Great news. As for the walking, my husband and oncologist are ganged up on me about the same thing. I am now trying to walk a little farther each day ( I said trying ) Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elnodel Posted August 18, 2005 Author Share Posted August 18, 2005 We made it this morning! For a first try, Len did quite well -- 3/4 of a mile down, then back. Not TOO much complaining either! And now he's quite cheerful about it, so I think we're on our way. We'll see tomorrow morning! Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 That's great to hear, so glad for the both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted August 18, 2005 Share Posted August 18, 2005 Len, Len...He's our man If he can't do it, nobody can! Goooooooooooooo LEN! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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