Sunday, May 17, 2009

Doctor's reports

In case you didn't hear all the reports from the doctor's here goes. Tuesday, Orthopedics recheck of open wound--nearly closed and very shallow. I am to place apiece of bandage so as to hold the sides of the skin apart, I was concerned about an infection developing there but this bit of gauze seems to be working. Wednesday, Primary care, general update, renewal of meds etc. Did not renew Diabetes meds we're to resume if the blood sugars are above 300. He thought the memory thing might just be overload. Thursday, Oncology, the x-rays taken that day clearly show two lesions in the very bottom of the right (I think) lung. Dr Allen said they were not clinically significant because of their location. He did not want to begin chemo again since that weakens the immune system and Larry's immune system is what is holding the tumors back. Come back in three months. He did order a ct scan of his head in case there is a problem with his brain causing the memory deal. The California kids went to the oncology appointment with us, they wanted to meet the doctor and had some very good questions, Dr Allen is very good at taking time to answer questions. It's harder for them, I think, since they don't see Larry very often. We were all pleased with these results as we were expecting bad news!

1 comment:

a good yarn said...

Gosh Gail, that's a lot to take in and process. I've never met you folks but you certainly have your hands full with all of this. You seem to have such a positive attitude through it all - you have my admiration for that.....Ann :)