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Category: Complications

Chemoed Out

Colin is officially chemoed out. Continue reading Chemoed Out

Posted on November 13, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Complications, Effects of Cancer and Treatment, Music Therapy, Perspective on CancerTags Aidan, ependymoma, neurological effects, neutropenia, sibling support, St. Jude1 Comment on Chemoed Out

Chemo Vacation

Colin is taking a little chemo vacation, though it may be more theoretical than real. Continue reading Chemo Vacation

Posted on November 8, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Complications, Death, Neurological Deficits, Perspective on Cancer, TreatmentTags Aidan, Dr. Gajjar, fungemia, St. Jude1 Comment on Chemo Vacation

Pushing Through

Colin is back on track with chemo, eliciting a big sigh of relief for us. Continue reading Pushing Through

Posted on November 4, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Complications, Diagnosis, Perspective on Cancer, Understanding HospitalsTags Aidan, Dr. DeWire, Dr. Gajjar, fungemia, St. Jude, subcutaneous port4 Comments on Pushing Through

Nadir Time

Colin enjoyed two nights at home, playing with toys and relaxing in the Target House. Continue reading Nadir Time

Posted on October 11, 2009November 17, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Complications, Effects of Cancer and Treatment, Lessons on Medicine, RehabilitationTags Aidan, Dr. DeWire, neutropenia, St. JudeLeave a comment on Nadir Time

Home Again

Tomorrow, we plan on bringing Colin home again. Continue reading Home Again

Posted on October 9, 2009November 17, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Complications, Death, Interpreting MRIs, Perspective on Cancer, Radiation, RehabilitationTags diarrhea, Dr. DeWire, ependymoma, neutropenia, proton therapy, St. Jude, Target HouseLeave a comment on Home Again

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

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

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!

Third Eye Patch

Today, it seemed that the eye patch gods had finally smiled upon us: the arrival of a nice bundle of pediatric eye gauzes. Continue reading Third Eye Patch

Posted on August 29, 2009November 15, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Complications, Death, Decisions, Lessons on Medicine, Perspective on Cancer, Physical TherapyTags Aidan, fungemia, G-tube, sibling support, St. Jude, Target House, tracheostomy, vomitingLeave a comment on Third Eye Patch

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