8/26/2009 We are back from vacation and Pam is doing very well. We stayed with her sister Diane and husband Art and made many side trips to visit longtime friends and family. Pam needed no wheelchair and was able to walk short distances and climb a few steps. Pam certainly had an appetite and meals from salads to lobster. She has not forgotten the technique and skill needed to eat lobster and thoroughly enjoyed four lobsters during our trip. Despite her eating regularly, she did not gain any weight. She will discuss the weight concerns with her doctor.
All in all, Pam was very active and showed no effects from potential infection from the air travel or any of the symptoms associated with the cancer. The break from chemotherapy was wonderful for her quality of life and personal happiness.
Bless you all for your continued prayers and support.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
8/13/09 It is an awesome day. Pam's white blood count went up, well above the minimum level, and she does not require any special shot to ward off infection. In addition to the white count, the values for hemoglobin, red blood cells, and platelets all went up. Pam is ecstatic. These increases were not due to any medication or chemo. We remain cleared for travel tomorrow.
Pam learned today from the nurses at the Cancer Center about a lab that tests for the source of cancer of unknown origin, which is basically describes her situation. We will be studying the literature during our trip. Pam remains a candidate for clinical trials which may be established to study cancer of unknown origin.
We are grateful for the continuing thoughts, prayers and support of all our friends, acquaintances, and family throughout this ordeal with the cancer.
Pam learned today from the nurses at the Cancer Center about a lab that tests for the source of cancer of unknown origin, which is basically describes her situation. We will be studying the literature during our trip. Pam remains a candidate for clinical trials which may be established to study cancer of unknown origin.
We are grateful for the continuing thoughts, prayers and support of all our friends, acquaintances, and family throughout this ordeal with the cancer.
Sunday, August 9, 2009
8/9/2009 Pam could not have chemo last week because of a low white blood count. If necessary, she will have a shot to bolster the white count this week to help her resistance to infection when we travel to New England on August 14th.
Meanwhile, Pam continues to be active and energized in her activities. She has been working hard finishing some needlework projects, getting ready for our trip, singing with the choir. We have been to the movies and dined out several times. Today, Pam taught children's Sunday School and gave the children's sermon with enthusiasm and confidence.
We know these signs of progress in healing and Pam's ability to adapt to the effects of chemo are the results of your prayers and unfailing support. May God bless you all.
Meanwhile, Pam continues to be active and energized in her activities. She has been working hard finishing some needlework projects, getting ready for our trip, singing with the choir. We have been to the movies and dined out several times. Today, Pam taught children's Sunday School and gave the children's sermon with enthusiasm and confidence.
We know these signs of progress in healing and Pam's ability to adapt to the effects of chemo are the results of your prayers and unfailing support. May God bless you all.
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