Well I have seen the radiation oncologist, my other oncologist, and a lung doctor since my last post. The good news is that my scans came back looking very good with all of my lymph nodes back to normal and no "hot spots" on the PET scan. The bad news is I do have to go through with the radiation and I am a little worried about the lung issues too.

They are going to put me on some steroids for about a month to see if it helps and hopefully clears it up. I pray that its something other than bleomycin toxicity. The lung doc said there is some inflammation in the upper part of my lungs (cracked-glass-like appearance??). I hope it's nothing serious. So anyway, I am scheduled to begin the radiation in a couple weeks for a a duration of almost a month (5 days a week!!!). I am not happy. Guess I have to do it though huh?

In other news, we sign the papers for the house on Wednesday. Gulp!! But we are excited and can't wait to move in on the 25th. I just want to get it over with and have one less thing to worry about.

So as you can see I have a lot going on and I don't know how I am dealing but I am. Just looking forward to warm days and cool, beer drinking nights on my new patio.

On to the radiation...

Well tommorrow I go to see the radiation oncologist to discuss the last phase of treatment. I am hoping that this goes quickly with minimal side effects. From what I've been told, the side effects aren't bad, just a lot of tiredness. Oh well.

I am a little concerned about the radiation because I have had some breathing issues in the last few weeks and I'm afraid that it might get worse. I'm hoping the shortness of breath and such are just symptoms of some sort of respiratory infection or cold and NOT lung toxicity from the bleomycin used in the chemotherapy. I guess we'll have to do some more tests and wait a little longer to find out.

If you can believe it, it's snowing here today!!! What the hell?! I'm ready for summer.......it'll be here soon enough though. In other news, we move into the house in 3 weeks and are both very excited. Just can't wait to get everything moved and done!! Sarah got a car as well because we'll need two when we move.

I really don't have a whole lot more to write about. Same old same old. Just anticipating the move and the conclusion of the treatment. Wish us well!!! I'll do the same for all of you :)