tnmynatt Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Charlie's CT scans got moved up to today. The results are that the cancer is stable and there are some minor radiation changes. The dr. put him on another antibiotic, prednisone and a strong cough medicine. We are hopeful that his cough will be much better soon. He is sore all over from the coughing. Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Stable cancer......good news for sure. Now if the meds get that cough under control.....Charlie will be a new man! I'll be hoping he continues along this path for a LOONGGGGGGGGG time, Tina. Thanks for the prompt update. I tend to get anxious over results, ya know? Happy Valentine's Day to you both Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Thank God! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Sounds good to me. I hope Charlie gets relief for his cough. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 So glad to hear that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 I hope the new meds work for his cough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazy Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Thank Heavens! Stable is such a good thing! Now, hopefully that prednisone will work as quickly for him as it usually does for me Prayers with you always! ~ Dazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Tina, The scan reports don't sound bad at all. Praying all the new meds will work . Is the strong cough medicine by any chance, Tussionex Suspension. I asked about this on your other message. It's the one that Mike is on. Praying for relief for Charlie and for you too. I know how rough this can be. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Stable is a wonderful word! Coughing can be a real pain. I hope the medicine works right away. Congratulations, Charlie. Joanie ((())) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Stable is good. Glad to hear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted February 13, 2006 Share Posted February 13, 2006 Stable is good to hear.Hope the medicine helps with the coughing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted February 13, 2006 Author Share Posted February 13, 2006 I've been reading up on radiation pneumonitis since I posted this thread. Sounds like he has classic symptoms for this complication of radiation/chemo. Sue: He was given morphine sulfate for the cough. None of the other cough medicines seemed to do any good--tesselon pearles, cheritussion (I think this is similar to the one you mentioned), and the inhaler he uses. Maybe this would help Mike, too.?? In the last 3 hours, he has only coughed a few times...much less than before. He has been sleeping for about an hour....wooooooow. I'm ready for a nap, too. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 I can't thank you all enough for your support. I've not been very supportive lately--too much work, caregiving, and kid running. I've tried to read most posts, just haven't had much time to post. I am PRAYING for each cancer survivor and their family, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stand4hope Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Tina, I'm so happy to hear that Charlie's scans were stable, and that his cough is better. News like this is VERY good to hear. Love, hugs and prayers, Peggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carleen Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Stable is such good news! I have had Charlie in my prayers for some time now, and it warms my heart to know that God hears our prayers and answers them with hope and good news. I will always pray for Charlie and continue to ask for more good news and for regression, remission and cure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 Somehow reposted the one above. Weird. Again thanks!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Tina and Charlie...I am so very happy to hear those words...STABLE!!! I pray the new meds work for Charlie so both of you can get some rest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen B. Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 This is good news! Happy to hear this, Ellen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gail p-m Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Glad to hear the news. Hoping Charlie can shake that cough real soon. gail p-m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Sounds good Tina... Stable...yes! Hope they could stable that cough to dissapear. Let us know if the steorids help. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted February 14, 2006 Share Posted February 14, 2006 Tina, this is wonderful news for your family. I pray now the cough can get under control. This news should make for a very Happy Valentines Day. Continued Prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted February 14, 2006 Author Share Posted February 14, 2006 He was well enough this morning for us to go eat a Valentine's breakfast at the Cracker Barrel. Nothing like country ham and biscuits. You'll have a good one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Dear Tina & Charlie, It warms my heart, today of all days, to hear your wonderful news. I'm so very happy for you. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Tina, I hope the rest of your day continued to go well. Love, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted February 15, 2006 Share Posted February 15, 2006 Tina, great news, enjoy, enjoy, enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.