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Category: Perspective on Cancer

Last Stop, Pukesville!

The chemo train is taking Colin on a trip to Pukesville. Continue reading Last Stop, Pukesville!

Posted on December 15, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Effects of Cancer and Treatment, Local Color, Perspective on CancerTags Aidan, Dr. DeWire, St. Jude, Target House, vomiting4 Comments on Last Stop, Pukesville!

Marathon, Not a Sprint

We and others have often commented that cancer treatment is a marathon, not a sprint. Continue reading Marathon, Not a Sprint

Posted on December 8, 2009December 8, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Death, Decisions, Local Color, Neurological Deficits, Perspective on Cancer, Speech TherapyTags Aidan, fundraising, neurological effects, St. Jude, swallowing4 Comments on Marathon, Not a Sprint

Twelve Hours

Colin has set a new record for readmission, though fortunately not because of a sudden deterioration of his condition. Continue reading Twelve Hours

Posted on November 27, 2009December 19, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Complications, Lessons on Medicine, Local Color, Perspective on CancerTags Aidan, home, hydrocephalus, St. Jude, subcutaneous port, Target House, VP shunt7 Comments on Twelve Hours

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

Normal, Redefined

On Tuesday, only one day late, Colin is back on track with chemo. Continue reading Normal, Redefined

Posted on November 11, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Perspective on CancerTags Aidan, Dr. DeWire, neutropenia, recovery, St. Jude, vomiting1 Comment on Normal, Redefined

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

Trick or Treat

The children of St. Jude are now asleep, comatose in the aftermath of an orgy of candy consumption. Continue reading Trick or Treat

Posted on October 31, 2009November 4, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Diagnosis, Effects of Cancer and Treatment, Lessons on Medicine, Perspective on Cancer, Physical Therapy, Understanding HospitalsTags Aidan, Dr. DeWire, Dr. Gajjar, fungemia, Halloween, proton therapy, sedation, St. Jude, subcutaneous port, TPN7 Comments on Trick or Treat

GTA: Memphis

The big news is that Colin is set to discharge on Tuesday morning. Continue reading GTA: Memphis

Posted on October 20, 2009October 20, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Diagnosis, Effects of Cancer and Treatment, Perspective on Cancer, Physical Therapy, Understanding HospitalsTags Aidan, diarrhea, discharge, Dr. DeWire, Dr. Eschen, home, Memphis, St. Jude3 Comments on GTA: Memphis

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

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