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Category: Treatment

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

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

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

Up and Away

Colin has done well through the methotrexate. Continue reading Up and Away

Posted on August 31, 2009November 16, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Local Color, Neurological Deficits, Physical TherapyTags Aidan, hydrocephalus, neutropenia, St. Jude, steroids, subcutaneous port, Target House, tracheostomyLeave a comment on Up and Away

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

Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Today, Colin did very well and was called the “star patient” of the ICU, meaning that he is a good candidate to move back to the regular floor downstairs. Continue reading Don’t Worry, Be Happy

Posted on August 27, 2009November 15, 2009Author MomCategories Chemotherapy, Complications, Lessons on MedicineTags Aidan, Dr. DeWire, Dr. Gajjar, Dr. Sanford, hydrocephalus, St. Jude, subcutaneous port, VP shuntLeave a comment on Don’t Worry, Be Happy

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