Update on George:

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geotina
geotina Member Posts: 2,111 Member
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George had his six week oncologist appointment yesterday. I expected a not so good report since he has been real cranky, tired, chemo diarrhea, etc. but the news was actually pretty good.

It appears the cancer is inactive. Is it still there, well yes, but it isn't growing or moving around and his CEA is down another few points. In November around 20, December around 17 and not sits at 14.1. In 3 years it has never been this low.

In December and early January his blood counts were low he he needed the Neuprogen shots and a Procrit. They were never low enough not to receive treatment though. I attribute his fatigue and cranky attitude to the blood counts and now that they have really come up he is feeling much better.

George had a very stuffy nose which caused some coughing and then he would get his nose bleeding at night. I upped the humidifier on the furnace and at the doctor's suggestion got a warm mist humidifier for the bedroom at night. Well, after one night what a difference, I didn't hear him at all last night and even he said he noticed a big difference.

Thats about it.

Take care - Tina

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  • Sundanceh
    Sundanceh Member Posts: 4,392 Member
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    That Works!
    Good news, Tina...I'm glad you are both at a 'standstill.'

    Here's to continued good news...and I just wanted to add "thank you" for the nice Xmas card and the warm sentiments wrapped inside. You're getting to know me pretty good...I always like those kind of goodies inside cards...I believe it's the message written from the heart that contains the real gift:)

    Continued best!

    -Craig
  • Brenda Bricco
    Brenda Bricco Member Posts: 579 Member
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    Great news! Inactive is a
    Great news! Inactive is a good thing when talking cancer. I wish all the best to you and your hubby.
    Brenda
  • wolfen
    wolfen Member Posts: 1,324 Member
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    Brenda Bricco said:

    Great news! Inactive is a
    Great news! Inactive is a good thing when talking cancer. I wish all the best to you and your hubby.
    Brenda

    Tina
    Glad that George is stable right now and is able to get some relief from the coughing at night. And YEA, his cea is going down.

    Luv,

    Wolfen
  • annalexandria
    annalexandria Member Posts: 2,571 Member
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    Stable...
    sounds pretty good to me! A whole heck of a lot better than the alternatives. Hope things just keep getting better, Ann
  • tommycat
    tommycat Member Posts: 790 Member
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    Glad to hear things are at a
    Glad to hear things are at a standstill---and even a possible upswing. Keep up the good work :)
  • idlehunters
    idlehunters Member Posts: 1,787 Member
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    tommycat said:

    Glad to hear things are at a
    Glad to hear things are at a standstill---and even a possible upswing. Keep up the good work :)

    GO GEORGE!!!!
    Hey.... That's great news!!! So glad to hear George is doing so well. Now you can kick back and catch your breath too Tina. Give him a big hug for me. You take care

    Jennie
  • Buckwirth
    Buckwirth Member Posts: 1,258 Member
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    Thanks
    For the update Tina.

    Keep taking care of yourselves, and don't neglect the caregiver!

    Blake
  • lisa42
    lisa42 Member Posts: 3,625 Member
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    thanks for sharing
    Hi Tina,

    I was glad to read George is doing better & thanks for sharing the news. As I've said to so many people before, I'm always grateful when people share their good news, as it gives hope to so many others.

    Hugs to you!
    Lisa
  • steveandnat
    steveandnat Member Posts: 886
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    That's great!!
    It's so good to have surprise good news. Enjoy every minute of the good news.
    Jeff
  • tootsie1
    tootsie1 Member Posts: 5,044 Member
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    Good!
    A standstill is good! I'm glad the report was so much better than you were expecting.

    *hugs*
    Gail
  • Annabelle41415
    Annabelle41415 Member Posts: 6,742 Member
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    Good
    I've posted many times to this post and it always kicks me out. Trying again. I'm glad that things are better than what thought and hoping it gets better. Nose and bleeding are common but always alarming when you get it. Glad that he is responding to treatment.

    Kim
  • KathiM
    KathiM Member Posts: 8,028 Member
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    Great news!!!!
    I am glad that the humidifier is bring George relief, as well.

    Here in Holland, we have radiators for our heating. It can get VERY dry, and so we have bought special containers for water that hang from the radiators. The water evaporates from the heat, and it makes a BIG difference...

    Dutch hugs, Kathi

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