Good News

Even though Harry is not having a great day (I think it had to do with all the chemicals he had to drink yesterday). We saw his progress today. Dr. Monsour showed us the scan Harry had when this started and the one he had yesterday - what a remarkable improvement. In fact I would say that Dr. Monsour was very proud of his work and he should be. The scans almost look like they are of 2 people there is such a difference. We are not through with the battle but the first skirmishes were victories on our side. Dr. Monsour also said there will be more shrinking as time goes by. We have another appointment with him in one month and he should schedule a new PET scan then to give us an even better idea where he stands. But this is the first concrete proof that the battle Harry has so bravely waged is working. The scan did say something about a spot on his liver but Dr. Monsour showed us the original PET scan and that spot was there and did not show as cancer so he does NOT think it is anything to be worried about - but he said that Dr. Black would probably order an MRI just to be sure. I thank GOD everyday for this wonderful caring and compassionate doctor he put in our lives. He has never sugar coated the truth, listened truly listened and gave us the strength and courage to continue on the bad days and patted Harry on the back on the good days. A couple of new meds today to control some coughing and walk Harry all the way down off the pain meds.

So I am working downtown the next few days - it might be Friday night or Saturday morning before I post again..

Wish us luck and pray for us - we are trying spaghetti tonight........

Mona