To all my dedicated followers...I apologize for not keeping up-to-date on my blogs. I will try much harder to keep you all current. As for the last couple weeks, I did have somewhat of a little scare. I had another CAT scan (my neck and lungs) because I was having such a hard time with all the pain and swelling in my neck and they wanted to double-check from the last scan where they found a spot. Anyway, the scan came back with MORE spots on my lung, so they set me up with a PET scan because they wanted to see if the spots were cancer. Of course, I had to wait almost a week before I got the news that they are pretty confident the spots are inflamation and not cancer (three radialogist got together and looked over the scan)They did not want to do a biopsy of my lung because it is such an evasive surgery. So it was a relief; however, the docs are still going to keep an eye on my lungs just to be safe. As for the pain and swelling in my neck, well I have been informed it is definetly side-effects from all the radiation. I am on several different medications to control the pain and swelling and hopefully within the next couple weeks I'll be back to normal; however, it has been a LONG process and I am now just able to turn my head somewhat and the swelling has subsided enough I don't look like FAT ALBERT everyday. Normally, when swelling is a side-effect of radiation, they will put a tightening "brace" on to control the swelling; however, putting one of those on around a person's neck probably isn't the best solution for swelling.....SUFFOCATION!! So medication is the alternative; however, Patti has informed the docs that if I don't start behaving myself she will request the "brace" around my neck. Boy, I sure do love my wife and I am so glad she is watching out for my best interests. HA HA Anyway, Patti and I want to send our love and thanks to all of you that have been there for us through this whole ordeal. We love you all very much and will never be able to thank you all enough for everything that you have done. The love and prayers have meant so much....we are lucky to know you. Sending out hugs and kisses to all.