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Category: Effects of Cancer and Treatment

TPN at 10 P.M.

Friday was an eventful day for the whole family. Continue reading TPN at 10 P.M.

Posted on October 17, 2009Author MomCategories Diagnosis, Effects of Cancer and Treatment, Lessons on Medicine, Neurological Deficits, RadiationTags Aidan, diarrhea, EEG, home, neutropenia, proton therapy, sixth nerve, St. Jude, TPN, ultrasound, visitors, VP shunt2 Comments on TPN at 10 P.M.

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

Beginning, Middle, End

MIDDLE
We are in the middle. Continue reading Beginning, Middle, End

Posted on October 3, 2009November 17, 2009Author MomCategories Death, Decisions, Effects of Cancer and Treatment, Local Color, Neurological Deficits, Perspective on CancerTags Dr. Gajjar, ependymoma, NYU Medical Center, St. JudeLeave a comment on Beginning, Middle, End

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

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