dchurchi Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 well we celebrated 1 year survival, where else but the Dr.s office we went over Alan's follow up brain MRI he had on dec. 27th. No sign of cancer Some progression of radiation scarring due to WBR and Alan has loss of hearing in his left ear that is probably permanent. we can deal with this. He was not able to take 4 deep breaths, made about 2.5 and some of his blood work was out of whack but all this is to be expected and nothing of major concern. Alan asked his dr about the possiblity of going back to work, Dr. Mahmood gently told him to find a hobby. Alan has worked construction his whole life and with the brain tumor and brain radiation the risk is too great. Alan comes from the old school of thought and my supporting the family does not go over very easily, but our situation is what it is and we are making the best of it. Alan has a CT scan of his chest next month to see if the original tumor site has grown any more or stablized. I live my life in 6 week intervals. So good news all around for us today, I pray for continued hope and good health for everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Congratulations on 1 year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Sounds like great news to me! Congratulations on 1 year and prayers for many, many more. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 May there be many more happy 6 week intervals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Congratulations, Many, many more good news for both of you. Hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Sounds wonderful! Hobbies are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Good news! Did you and Alan know that "Honey-dos" are found in the dictionary for a definition of "Hobby"? So I'm sure Alan will be plenty busy! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kel M Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 This is great news! Here's to the next great result! Kel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Great news, guys! Agree that Alan needs a hobby. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Debbie so glad to hear the good news about Alan, you guys must be soooo relieved. Continued good news on his upcoming CT. Any Ideas on what kind of hobby for him. If he does not have one, then maybe we could give some suggestions. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 No sign of cancer....woohoo!. I am wishing so many more followups with those words. Giving up a job is not an easy thing to do. Living with no sign of cance IS. Glad for your news. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 congrats on a year. alan will adjust to the new normal, you guys are such an amazing pair. xoxo amie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorja Posted January 12, 2006 Share Posted January 12, 2006 Congratulations!!! I am so happy! I will be praying that the CT results next month are clean too!!! love, jorja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 Debbie, This sounds like great news for Alan. Keep it coming. At the begining of my husband's diagnosis the doctor told him to do things that he enjoyed and not work unless he felt he absolutely had to . Enjoy every day . Prayers for the next scans to be good also. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted January 13, 2006 Share Posted January 13, 2006 congrats on one year! And on the great check up! see you at the pub! Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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