Monday, October 24, 2005
Neurological Effects
Sherry has had increased joint pain the last weeks.
Her online research indicates that what she is experiencing is common following chemotherapy, and prognoses vary.
She is getting stronger, though, and is gradually increasing her walk time.
She still keeps her short hair covered in public, so no photos for now.
Her online research indicates that what she is experiencing is common following chemotherapy, and prognoses vary.
She is getting stronger, though, and is gradually increasing her walk time.
She still keeps her short hair covered in public, so no photos for now.
Friday, October 21, 2005
Kidney doctor results
Sherry was told she has "stage 3" kidney disease. That doesn't mean she has a disease, really--it just means she doesn't have as complete kidney function as most people. One kidney has minimal function, and the other one seems to be just keeping up.
There seems to be little that can be done to improve the situation, but several protective measures she will implement to protect the kidney function she has.
The doctor has her on iron supplements and wants to see her in 6 weeks.
She may go on blood pressure medicine to keep her from sustaining injury to her kidneys from even transient high blood pressure.
Certain medicines, including analgesics, will be "off limits" to her, for fear of damaging the kidneys.
Over all, it's a minor lifestyle change to keep things working.
There seems to be little that can be done to improve the situation, but several protective measures she will implement to protect the kidney function she has.
The doctor has her on iron supplements and wants to see her in 6 weeks.
She may go on blood pressure medicine to keep her from sustaining injury to her kidneys from even transient high blood pressure.
Certain medicines, including analgesics, will be "off limits" to her, for fear of damaging the kidneys.
Over all, it's a minor lifestyle change to keep things working.
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
Celebrate!
Sherry and I celebrated with a quiet dinner at La Madeline while Kyle had his fencing lesson last night.
She has an appointment with the kidney doctor Thursday, where she will hear the results of blood tests yesterday.
This is the last medical appointment scheduled for her until February!
She has an appointment with the kidney doctor Thursday, where she will hear the results of blood tests yesterday.
This is the last medical appointment scheduled for her until February!
Monday, October 17, 2005
No Cancer!!
Sherry just called with her results.
The tests came back negative!
She's getting her PICC line out today.
The tests came back negative!
She's getting her PICC line out today.
Friday, October 14, 2005
Tests are Today
Sherry is at the hospital today to get her PET and CT scans.
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Inconclusive results
Sherry met with the doctor yesterday, and got the results of her MRI and blood work.
There is still some tissue, very small (less than 2 centimeters), in the area where the tumor was. He isn't sure whether it is a problem or not. It could be scar tissue or some other benign material, or it could be cancerous.
They are scheduling her for a PET scan and a CT scan with (as I understand it) radioactive material to get a good look at what is there.
She is encouraged, but cautious.
I'll post the schedule for these tests when I have it.
There is still some tissue, very small (less than 2 centimeters), in the area where the tumor was. He isn't sure whether it is a problem or not. It could be scar tissue or some other benign material, or it could be cancerous.
They are scheduling her for a PET scan and a CT scan with (as I understand it) radioactive material to get a good look at what is there.
She is encouraged, but cautious.
I'll post the schedule for these tests when I have it.
