Today, Colin did very well and was called the “star patient” of the ICU, meaning that he is a good candidate to move back to the regular floor downstairs. Continue reading Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Category: Complications
Breathing Easy
Colin is in the ICU recovering from the installation of a trach tube. He also has a new MRI done this morning and we will discuss the results of that when Dr. Gajjar is back in town next week. Continue reading Breathing Easy
The Eaglet Has Landed
Colin is settled in Memphis! We arrived at 1:30 am local time (Central). Continue reading The Eaglet Has Landed
A *What* Transplant?!
Today, we continued to put Colin through the paces. Continue reading A *What* Transplant?!
Five Millimeters
Colin had a great day today. Continue reading Five Millimeters
Decisions, Decisions
We have finally figured out an enormously important piece of Colin’s complicated oncological puzzle. Continue reading Decisions, Decisions
You Should See the Other Guy
Colin’s surgery on Monday went swimmingly, a marvel of coordination between the general surgery and neurosurgery teams. Continue reading You Should See the Other Guy
Levy Butt Paste
The weekend has been eventful in many ways, and Colin now hovers at the brink of the next step in his treatment, installation of the shunt and replacement mediport. Continue reading Levy Butt Paste
Still in the Klink
We have definitely deferred bringing Colin “home” to the Target House until we (read: the medical team) have resolved some of the lingering issues whose causes are not 100% certain. Continue reading Still in the Klink
Kiss Your Baby Now
Life in the hospital always has an underlying tension, as the situation can change dramatically over the course of days or moments. Continue reading Kiss Your Baby Now