We found out today that the ultrasound on the liver indicated that the cancer had not spread there. The liver function levels were higher than normal, but they couldn't really attribute that to anything from the ultrasound. Dr. T is concerned that the movement of the left foot is so inconsistent. Les has been unable to move it the last couple days again.
He wheeled himself about 50 ft. today and told mom he was done. She encouraged him to rest a while and try again. After resting few minutes, he again told her he was done. She said ok...turn yourself around and we'll go back. He looked at her and said, "Are you helpless now?" Yikes! She waited him out (just like the great teacher she is) and he turned himself around and wheeled back to the room.
Chemo started at 4:15. The first med took and hour and then they changed to a second med, also for an hour. Dr. T. thinks he should tolerate it very well. We hope so. Thanks for checking...
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Glad to hear that he is making some smart remarks - I always think that is a good sign. Looking forward to him being back in Ashland. The Reisens
ReplyDeleteLes, Carolyn, & family,
ReplyDeleteNo liver involvement - yea!! I'm playing golf at Sunset tomorrow a.m. so will try to get over for a short visit. Keep the faith!
Linda B
'One day at a time' Never give up, God never gives you more than you can handle. (Betty always says that may be true, but she wishes he didn't have so much faith in her" Love, cousins, Melvin & Estel
ReplyDeleteHad to kinda chuckle at the "wheelchair standoff". Dean and I have had some tender moments like that! It was good to hear your voice the other night, Carolyn. Hope Les tolerates the chemo well and it does a number on the cancer cells. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers and you continue this phase of treatment.
ReplyDeleteOops! The anonymous message was from Mila Curtis. Gads--this computer stuff!!!!!!! Mila
ReplyDeleteGood work Carolyn! I would have pushed the wheelchair. That is why I am such a great enabler. Sometimes you have to make people believe in themselves. Prayers are answered. . . good news on the liver. Now the prayers for good chemo results will begin to work. The two of you are always in my prayers.---Connie Sugden
ReplyDeletePlease tell Les that we missed him yesterday evening at golf and he missed Al's hole in one on number 9. We included Les as a honorary witness.
ReplyDeleteDoug, Paul and Al
A little bit of spunk is good thing!
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Hey Les & Carolyn and Girls,
ReplyDeleteNikki thank you so much for keeping up on the blog. There are many prayers for you all and your families and I know Mark and I like keeping up on your progress. You know Les, the arm muscles that work the wheelchair are the same ones that work the golf club. You should have a great swing and set a course record for low score. Let us know if you need something, we would consider it an honor to help.
The Adel's