We had a CT scan on Monday then a Doctor's appointment on Tuesday.  Since Jody had not had any chemo for three weeks it was felt that it was the cancer and not the chemo that was causing her to be so weak and have no energy.  From this he assumed the chemo was not doing her any good and it was useless to continue it. 

As things now stand we will sign up hospice soon.  They will contact us in the next few days and tell us what they can do to help us.  Right now we don't need much help, but the time will come when we will need the help.  We have ladies from church bringing in food a couple of times a week.  I do have a problem fixing some things Jody will eat.  The chemo has messed up her taste.  Nothing tastes very good.  Salt is bad.  just a little it seams is to much. 

Sherri is coming tonight for the weekend and then on Tuesday Marcine is coming for about a week.  Then Ron is coming on the 27th.  We are lucky that Vicki lives reasonable close by.  About 75 miles so she has been coming often. 

We don't kinow all that the future holds but we will face it together.

We do go back to see the Doctor in 3 weeks.  May know more then.  Will had more to this as we know more.


Glenn

April 4th update

We had the fluid removed from Jody's abdomen today and they removed 3.8 liters.  Then they did a xray of her chest and found a lot of fluid there Removed 2.7 liters for a total of 6.5 liters.  They said this was about 14 pound of fluid they said.  Told her not to let it go so long again to weigh herself at the same time each day and when she had gained 6 pounds to call for an appointment

She went to take a nap as soon as we got home.  Hopeful she  will feel better when she wakes up.

That's all for now.  More next week.

Glenn

April 4th

Nothing good to report.  Last Tuesday we has a blood test and the platelets were way down.  18000.  Did not have chemo scheduled that day, but with the platelets being so low they  would not have given chemo any way.  Jody has and in very tired and weak.  When we talked to the Doctor yesterday with her being so weak and etc so no chemo. 

We do go to the hospital today to have fluid removed from her abdomen and possible the lungs.  Maybe this will help with the pain.  She is needing to take oxycodone quite regular now.

With Jody being so weak and just feeling terrible the Doctor said it was either the chemo or the cancer that is causing it.  By being off chemo for 3 weeks and no improvement in her well being the chemo is just not working.  We do go in Monday and Tuesday for a CT scan and to see the Doctor.  I think that will give us a real idea what is happening.

I did talk to hospice  and was told a long as we were getting chemo they  could not work with us We may not be getting chemo any more anyway. We will see.  Some ladies from church will start coming in a couple of times a week so that I can get  out  to buy groceries and do other things that must be done.  I just don't want to leave Jody for much more than going to the mail box.  Roger and Latisha mowed the lawn this week that helped and I was able to bet to Walmart.

It is do hard on Jody not being able to be up and do things, we will keep trying.

Roger and Latisha was here this past weekend .  Vicki and family for Easter.  Sherri will come on the 12th. Ron is coming on the 27th and Marcine ,Jody's sister after that. 

This is rambling, but that is me.

Glenn

Not all roses are red , but they all have thorns

Over the weekend Jody was in a lot of pain and discomfort from the fluid in her abdomen.  Called first thing Monday morning and they got us an appointment for 12:15 at the hospital.  They removed 3.3 liters of fluid this time.  Made her feel better in some way, left her with a different pain for a day or so.  More pain pills.  Doing much better now.

Tues we went in for lab work.  took blood to have test.  That only takes a short time to get results.  Not as good as I had hoped.  Platelets were way down (48000).  The 19-9 test was up to 49, but they said this happens.  They did go ahead and do chemo.  Got out of the center about 4:45.  Home at about 5:15 then we both had a good nap.  Especially Jody.  That is very tiring to set there all day waiting for the medicine to drip in.  She did get two short in her arms before we left.  Now we need to go back today (Wednesday) for another shot.  We go back in a week for more lab work, but no chemo.  Then on April 3rd More lab work, see the Doctor, then do chemo. 

Her weight is down and the food doesn't taste all that good.  Have got her drinking a nutrition shake now. Maybe that will help.

That is about it for an update.  Vicki and Sarah were here Sunday and Monday.  Good to have them here.  Ron will be here this weekend.  That will be good.

Glenn



























 

Almost good news

Jody had the CT scan last Tuesday the 6th. They were supposed to compare in with the one from Omaha, but they slipped up and it didn't get done until this Monday. She has had 3 CT scans now.  When they compared Scan 1 and 2 there was significant growth they said.  Between 2 and 3 There was maybe no growth.  So maybe perhaps that is good news.  From the lab report the red white hemoglobin and the platelets looked pretty good.  I found out the blood report has another thing that is interesting.  It is called 19-9 test.  I Think they said this some kind of Cancer marker.  Said the numbers were down a little.  When I got home looked on the reports that I could fine.  About 6 weeks ago the number was 70.  Two weeks it was 45.  1 week ago it was 42.  So I think that is good.  It will be Tuesday when I see this week's report.  We went in Tuesday for more chemo.  Didn't get away from there until nearly 5:00PM.  Makes a long day for Jody.  We go back again Tuesday for more chemo and then a week off.


Jody still gets tired and needs a nap each day.  Seems like she is needing fewer of the 3 hour pain pills.  Still has the 3 day pain patch on.

I just hope this shows that the growth has stopped or at least slowed way down.  Time will tell.

Until next week.  

Glenn

This week nothing good happened

Monday......  Went to the hospital for the removal of fluid from her abdomen.  Removed about 2750 mg.  Then she was in pain for the next couple of days.  Pain pills are great. 

Tuesday.......Went to the Cancer Center for the CT scan and chest xray. 

Wednesday......Had a very nice day. Got up to the 70's with wind from the south.  But during the night the wind changed to the north.  Got woke up about 2:00AM with hail trying to knock out the windows.  Then it rained some then later it snowed.  We had a little of everything.

Thursday.......The day we thought we would get some answers after they had compared the last two CT scans.  Some one blew it .  We were left waiting for about two hours then found out they did not get the scans compared.  The plan was to tell us  if the chemo was working or not.  Maybe they will call yet today.  So we did not get chemo today.  Maybe tomorrow or first of the week. 

For my family.......... Jerry McClurg died Monday.  If Jody feels like it the Will go up to Meriden tonight for the visitation.

Good bye for now.  Hopefully we will know more today or tomorrow.

Sunday March 4

This has been anothere up and down week.  Good days and bad days.  Still popping pain pills as needed.  Usually about bed time.  Seems like when Jody lays down  is when the pain starts.  Some times with shortness of breath. 
We did have a blood test this week but no chemo. 

We go in Monday to have some more fluid removed from her stomach area.  Then on Tuesday go in for a CT scan.  Then Thursday anothere blood test and see the Doctor and maybe more chemo.  By then he will have seen the CT scan pictures and will maybe tell us if the chemo is doing any good.  We did get some of the socks that is supposed to keep the swelling down in the legs.  She did say this morning that she still has ankles.  Hard to get on and of but they seem to do the job.

Until next time prayer is always welcome.

Glenn