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Category: Perspective on Cancer

Graceland in the Rain

Tennessee has been inundated with rain, and Sunday was no exception. A Continue reading Graceland in the Rain

Posted on October 6, 2009November 17, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Lessons on Medicine, Local Color, Perspective on Cancer, RadiationTags Aidan, Dr. Gajjar, Dr. Merchant, hydrocephalus, proton therapy, pseudomeningocele, St. JudeLeave a comment on Graceland in the Rain

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

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

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

First Chemo, Then Home

Colin has an official discharge date: Wednesday. Continue reading First Chemo, Then Home

Posted on September 5, 2009November 16, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Effects of Cancer and Treatment, Interpreting MRIs, Local Color, Perspective on Cancer, Physical Therapy, Speech TherapyTags Aidan, diarrhea, hydrocephalus, pseudomeningocele, St. Jude, steroids, tracheostomy, VP shuntLeave a comment on First Chemo, Then Home

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

Graceland

Colin has been at the center of a whirlwind of activity. Continue reading Graceland

Posted on August 15, 2009November 12, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Decisions, Diagnosis, Effects of Cancer and Treatment, Interpreting MRIs, Local Color, Perspective on Cancer, Radiation, Second Opinions, Understanding HospitalsTags Dana Farber, metastasis, NYU Medical Center, pseudomeningocele, Ronald McDonald House, sibling support, St. Jude, VP shuntLeave a comment on Graceland

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