Let the good times roll!
Gather round, raise your voices in a cheer. How come? Well, yesterday, for the first time since 1995 an oncologist looked at me and said these magic words..." I don't see any reason to do a Pet scan now..."
Huh? Did I hear her right? Whew!
I see the doctor again in six weeks, but for now, I can relax, carry on with out feeling that nervous stomach that goes along with having a scan and the anxiety waiting for results.
My neck looked fine, she said, no signs of any nodes doing bad things. Ditto for under the arms. I didn't gain any weight, nor did I lose any. Still have no fat on me, still underweight, but I'm not losing which was a good sign. I do try hard to gain weight, but food often doesn't appeal to me, or the eating is difficult ( that swallowing problem carry over from radiation). One of the things that is getting better is I am having some more taste buds -- for the longest time everything tasted like cardboard..with the quality of the food here at " the home" so poor, was never sure if it was my taste buds or just their crappy food. Doctor verified it is my taste buds!
The ongoing cough? That will still be ongoing. Has to do with my now narrow throat , the low level of saliva - well, that is more info than you need to know. The bottom line, is no PET scan for now and that's the reason to cheer.
Another reason to cheer..
There's a new book out, well, actually it has been out a couple of months... title is " Hollywood and Crime" and it is a collection of short stories written by the best mystery writers in the business. My son Lee is one of those who wrote a story for the book and he was singled out in the review in yesterday's LA Times -- they loved his story! Gotta agree, the kid can write, and he is one funny guy. Go get the book, you'll enjoy it.
Another early celebration..
Tonight, here at " the home" we are having a dance. I know, with so many people using walkers or canes, a dance seems to be a stupid idea. It's an early New Year's Eve, which also seems rather silly but the good news is a great group is coming to entertain. It's a bunch of elderly women who play a mean sax, a clarinet, drums, piano and sing like the Andrews Sisters. They've entertained here before, for other events, so I will go knowing that the music will be fun and nostalgic.
Another little celebration..
With the news that I don't have to go through the agony of a PET scan, my friend, the writer Ann Shields, and I are meeting for a "Yippee" cup of coffee at 10:30 today.
Will come back home to this apartment and try and read more of the stories in " Hollywood and Crime" before it's time to get dolled up for our New Year's Eve Early Party.
~ Jan
I am so relieved to hear that you got a good doctor's report which means you are doing the right things.
We have finalized our San Diego - LA trip plans and hope to see you while we tour the beaches. The weahter here is so nasty that the trip to Puerto Vallarta in 2 weeks can't come too soon. Dave
Posted by: David Zarkin | January 12, 2008 at 05:17 AM
Happy New Year! I was thinking about you today. Was thrilled to read your good health news.
Posted by: Ann Erdman | January 04, 2008 at 04:48 PM
Happy New Year! I was thinking about you today. Was thrilled to read your good health news.
Posted by: Ann Erdman | January 04, 2008 at 04:47 PM
Wow!! Such good and excelellent news, Jan. We are so happy for you. Loads of Hugs and Love your way and have fun at the New Year's Eve Early Party.
Maria and Neil and Family xxoo
Posted by: Maria | December 28, 2007 at 01:16 PM