Freedom - removal of PICC line

The major news this week is that since we are past needing to take blood and receive a lot of IV drugs, etc., is that the 16 inch PICC line in a vein in Deb's upper arm was remeoved yesterday. That does away with changing a weekly bandage, and daily shots of heparin. It is a bit sore and hardened today, so we are watching it carefully to make sure it is not infected.

Also, the oncologist said Friday that Deb is "almost in complete remission" based on the bloodwork. We will see him again in 6 weeks, and trust the bloodwork will indicate complete remission at that time.

Her blood work continues to improve along with her increase in strength and stamina. The main problem now is her spine. She will see the neurosurgeon Wednesday to see if another vertebra may be in need of the kyphoplasty procedure. She has been off all pain medication now for quite a while, and quit the anitinflammatory naproxin, which is a mild pain reliever, last week. So that is our news this week.

God bless.