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I’m Considering, I’m Considering…

Colorblind James Experience is much more obscure than Paul Simon, but fortunately they have a MySpace page, so anyone unfamiliar with the band can find their tune “Considering a Move to Memphis” online.
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New Belly Button

On Monday, Colin had surgery to install a G-tube (a second bionic belly button next to the organic original) and perform a fundoplication, which serves to prevent reflux.

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Awaiting the G-Tube

On Wednesday, Colin was scheduled to repeat the swallow study, though it was widely thought that he would likely fail.

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Morning Post-Op Recovery

Colin continues to do well post-operatively.

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Bound for the Big Apple

Today, we made a big decision regarding Colin’s treatment: we will be taking him to New York City for surgery on Wednesday by Dr. Jeffrey Wisoff of NYU.

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New Digs

The weekend was a blur, with several visitors and the excitement of a pending move “upstairs” to the regular pediatric area.

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We Don't Need Roads

A treatment plan involving chemotherapy, additional neurosurgery and radiation starts to take shape and, as Colin gradually [...]

Weekend Visitors

Information on the general course of chemotherapy treatment and Aidan’s anxiety about his brother’s [...]

I Can Breathe!

Thoughts on Colin’s diagnosis and the effects of the tumor on his behavior, past and [...]