Linda was sent to the ER by the doctor at OHSU because of the symptoms she had....worrying she might have a "PE"..ie pulmonary embolism....or a clot in her lung.....the report was that she didn't but there a "lot of tumors".....which of course didn't help her mentally or emotionally.
Linda has been "down" physically since her medical crisis (perforated diverticulitis) last January..she has never bounced back and regained her mental, emotional or physical condition that was in place prior to the resulting operation. She has been coughing more....tired more...no appetite...and losing a bit of weight....low blood pressure...high pulse.....pleuritic pain...etc...etc.
So the Oncologist wanted to see her today as well as view the CT Scan from the Monday trip to the hospital...after viewing it he sent it on to the radiologist for a comprehensive view and the results of that should be known tomorrow.....which will tell all of us....is the Tarceva doing its job...if not then "plan B" .....another type of chemo....the Oncologist did say the ER doctor ..not having any reference point ....would say there were a lot of tumors..his preliminary view showed the same tumors.....again, the radiologist report will provide much information needed....
He said Linda was suffering from "deconditioning".......a deterioration of muscle and such due to the serious cancer she has...he also said she cannot and should not be forced to eat...to continue to find things she likes and things like smoothies etc to get the needed calories if possible. He also is referred her to "pallative care".....the care of stress, pain and the like from a serious illness like lung cancer...it is a term common to hospice care but in this case it is because of the seriousness of the illness.......Linda is scheduled to see a doctor for this on September 1st. She the will see the Oncologist September 2nd...the scan and Oncologist visit in two weeks have been cancelled.
Linda is also on a new liquid medication that will replace her steroids..they have run their course...some people on this liquid medication develop quite an appetite..that is the goal....tomorrow we pick it up and will have more specific information.
That is about it.....as we remember....
Last night we went to a delightful dinner prepared by friend Nancy who lives on the river..it was a nice night off...Linda was still feeling very emotional...wanting to enjoy more of life in terms of food and all....hopefully today will produce a better quality of life for her.
The house...the tiler is ready to grout the bath tomorrow..the master shower looks great...He has the floors done..the sink areas too.....the painters have one more day inside and return when the tiler is done.....the electrician is needing to get back and get on his list of things to do..he has been busy or sick and is behind....the wood floor is going well...Dave is over half done..he brought his "coach" back in for a half hour..got the things he needed to know and off he went again...he will finish without help...it is a fun job but hard on the back and knees...but it looks nice....
Tomorrow grouting....work on fireplace tile....work on hardwood floor....finish kitchen backsplash.......pictures below of our new outdoor paint job and our visit to Nancy's....Linda is on Nancy's deck watching the sailboats go by...
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8 comments:
We will keep you both in our thoughts and prayers. It is HOT here in Fla. be glad you are not here! 105-110 heat index, yuck, hot and steamy. Cant wait for winter :) Take Care, Kay Hoffland
Linda, hoping you get more resolution to all your needs. It sounds like the medical folks are wonderful. It must be difficult, at times, getting the new ones caught up on your history. Dave, my knees hurt just thinking about putting in flooring. The outside pictures look great.
Thinking of the both of you...
Marilyn
Lindy Lou, this is just another delay for you. You will bounce back knowing you. You got to keep the whip going so Dave gets those remodeling jobs done.
Your new home look wonderful especially that beauty sitting on the patio.
Love you guys,
Janet and Ken
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil." Fear no evil, L. Don't give it a foothold in your thoughts. Gaze upon your lovely house, consider all the glorious plans for it, all the family and friends that will join you there, all the laughs and joy and peace and love the house will hold -- all the times that you will enjoy there. Let those thoughts buoy you up and sustain you as you heal and improve. You are surrounded by strength and love -- all a reflection of what you yourself have given to so many. Let them help you through this stretch.
Wrapping you ever so softly and gently in a golden glow of healing love and peace. And an extra special wrapping around Dave's knees, too. :-D
Susie
I so agree with Susie. I even felt myself lifted up by her words.
Words. Edward Bulwer-Lytton (who?) was right when he said, "The pen is mightier than the sword." That ER doc gave you a start by using words carelessly. Listen to your primary. He knows what the truth is.
Remember, they were ready to do the reversal but YOU had too much to do! You are in control still. I'm in awe of you. I'd be a basket case but you are never still a minute while making a new house from the inside out.
It'll be gorgeous. Just like you.
Marjorie
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