Doctors, Tests & Visitors

Wednesday is the day Elaine will have a new CT and PET test performed and the follow-up visit with the Oncologist has been scheduled for next Wednesday, September 3rd. This will be a very important day as the Oncologist will have the test results and will be able to discuss the status of the cancer and potential treatment plans.

Elaine met today with Dr. Kline (sp?) who will be in charge of her care at Homewood, not only is he Mom & Dad's family doctor, he is also the Medical Director at Homewood. We can take comfort that Elaine will be well cared for at Homewood. The doctor prescribed an anti-inflammatory medicine to help ease the back pain Elaine has been experiencing. The cold that Elaine had is much better and almost gone and she has begun speech, physical and occupational therapy; she will be meeting with each therapist daily five days a weeks.

Between updates from the family and reading the postings, Elaine has had plenty of company over the last couple of days. Nothing puts Elaine in a good mood faster then the sight of family and friends walking thru her door. A calendar has been hung in Elaine's room to help coordinate visits, please write your name on the calendar if you know you will be visiting on a given day. The goal is to fill as many days as possible, this will not only help Elaine know who is visiting on each day, it will hopefully ensure a steady flow of visitors each day. All of that being said, everyone is welcome at any time, the calendar was a great idea and a useful tool during Elaine's stay at Kernan's.

Thank you for checking in on Elaine, your support is greatly appreciated!!