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The Little Engine

Colin has made some big leaps ahead, and we can now really see the strength of his determination. Continue reading The Little Engine

Posted on September 30, 2009November 17, 2009Author MomCategories Complications, Diagnosis, Neurological Deficits, RehabilitationTags Aidan, Dr. DeWire, Dr. Gajjar, ependymoma, G-tube, neurological effects, steroids, tracheostomy, vomitingLeave a comment on The Little Engine

Iron Man, not Iron Lungs

Colin has finished the methotrexate infusion that kicked off the second round of chemo. Continue reading Iron Man, not Iron Lungs

Posted on September 28, 2009November 17, 2009Author MomCategories Effects of Cancer and Treatment, Local Color, Perspective on Cancer, Understanding HospitalsTags Aidan, Memorial Sloan Kettering, St. Jude, tracheostomyLeave a comment on Iron Man, not Iron Lungs

Colin, the Blue(s) Man of Memphis

Now for a long and eventful update. Continue reading Colin, the Blue(s) Man of Memphis

Posted on September 26, 2009November 17, 2009Author MomCategories Complications, Death, Local Color, Music TherapyTags Aidan, G-tube, sibling support, St. Jude, Target House, vomitingLeave a comment on Colin, the Blue(s) Man of Memphis

Home Sweet Home

Our first big news: Aidan completed the Grand Array at school on Wednesday. Continue reading Home Sweet Home

Posted on September 18, 2009November 17, 2009Author MomCategories Effects of Cancer and Treatment, Local Color, Perspective on CancerTags G-tube, St. Jude, subcutaneous portLeave a comment on Home Sweet Home

On the Upswing

Tuesday morning, we found out that Colin’s immune system has already started to rebound. Continue reading On the Upswing

Posted on September 16, 2009November 16, 2009Author MomCategories Effects of Cancer and Treatment, Local Color, Perspective on CancerTags Aidan, neutropenia, recovery, St. Jude, Target HouseLeave a comment on On the Upswing

Our Colin of the Contradictions

On Sunday night, Colin spiked a fever and the team immediately started him on antibiotics that they were poised to deliver. Continue reading Our Colin of the Contradictions

Posted on September 15, 2009November 16, 2009Author MomCategories Complications, Diagnosis, Lessons on MedicineTags neurological effects, neutropenia, NYU Medical Center, recovery, St. JudeLeave a comment on Our Colin of the Contradictions

Hello, Neutropenia!

Initially, the reluctance to release Colin from the hospital was related to timing and the fact that we had still not worked out the kinks with managing his secretions. Continue reading Hello, Neutropenia!

Posted on September 14, 2009November 16, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Complications, Local Color, Understanding HospitalsTags diarrhea, fundraising, neutropenia, St. Jude, tracheostomyLeave a comment on Hello, Neutropenia!

Putting the Fundo to the Test

After Colin’s sudden swelling on Sunday, Monday started off relatively placid. Continue reading Putting the Fundo to the Test

Posted on September 9, 2009November 16, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Effects of Cancer and Treatment, Lessons on Medicine, Perspective on Cancer, Physical Therapy, Understanding HospitalsTags Aidan, diarrhea, neutropenia, Target House, tracheostomy, vomitingLeave a comment on Putting the Fundo to the Test

Chemo Done for the Week

Colin’s done with chemo for this week! Continue reading Chemo Done for the Week

Posted on September 7, 2009November 16, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Local Color, Understanding HospitalsTags Aidan, diarrhea, St. Jude, Target House, tracheostomyLeave a comment on Chemo Done for the Week

Two Down, One to Go

Today was Colin’s first day of chemo in week two of his four-week cycle. Continue reading Two Down, One to Go

Posted on September 6, 2009November 16, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Local ColorTags Aidan, St. JudeLeave a comment on Two Down, One to Go

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