Monday, May 04, 2009

This is sounding better...

So far, Adrienne's bronch shows nothing unusual, no cancer cells and no infection. I got a little bit more detail (again) on her scans and they think that the known tumor grew a bit and there is one new tumor, and they suspect the rest is/was infection. These bronchoscopy results confirm that there isn't anything aggressive, which is very, very good news. The plan now is to put Adrienne on another two week course of antibiotics and then do a CT scan again. In the meantime, we know that things aren't too aggressive and we have some time to figure out what to do next.

Adrienne has her last exam on Wednesday, and Curt and I will move her out and drive her back. She'll have a little bit of time off before graduation, and then we'll be going to Miami at the end of the month to see the cardiologist (and Bekah finally in person!). It's amazingly wonderful to have some time off and to not be panicked about the next steps.

11 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi Alison - Just popped in to check on you guys and am glad to hear things are looking and sounding better! Life's been a mad dash here lately, but I've been thinking of you, Adrienne, and the rest of your family. Sending you lots of love!

Lisa

B. said...

Whoooop! So glad to hear it sounds like it was just infection, and anti-biotics are the next step.. and that everyone gets to relax for a bit.

Here's to your last exam, A! And, miami :)
Can't wait.

Love,
B

Veronica said...

Phew! Good news, Alison. And so great that you'll get to meet the Beautiful B.........she's even lovelier in person!! :0)

Here's hoping the FINAL exam goes well - then go celebrate!!! :0)...........Vx

Kelly Kane said...

Hooray for good news, graduation and the Miami trip!!!!!

katmm said...

Yeah!!! I like the sound of this plan!

K

Anonymous said...

Hello Alison and Adrienne, I am so glad to hear this news! And Congratulations to Adrienne on her upcoming graduation! Sending Love and hugs to you both. Enjoy your break..XO, Maureen

laulausmamma said...

Hi Ladies...HOORAY and YIPEE for some well-deserved good news. It makes graduation extra special. Can't wait to see pictures of Adrienne in her cap and gown with diploma in hand. ((HUGS))

Susan

Erin Rongers said...

Phew! What a relief and good news that you can take some time to evaluate the next step. I'll just miss you guys in Miami...I'll be there in mid-June for a work trip. Bummer!

Karen said...

Well, yay! I'm so glad to read this!

Karen, Clare's mom

Anonymous said...

Hi Adrienne and Alison! Just popped by to check in and say hi. So glad to hear the latest news for Adrienne! And congratulations on graduation!!
Take care,
Beth (mentorbeth@yahoo.com)

Unknown said...

Adrienne and Alison, it's so glad to hear this! And with exams done with (it's Wednesday today), a little well deserved R&R. Congrats, Adrienne, on your upcoming graduation! With everything you've been through, and still going through, this is quite an accomplishment. Truly, Congratulations! :)

Cliff