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Tag: Aidan

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

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.

Putting the “P” in PT

Colin’s trip back to the hospital has been longer than we had hoped, though not for dramatic reasons. Continue reading Putting the “P” in PT

Posted on October 15, 2009October 19, 2009Author MomCategories Diagnosis, Lessons on Medicine, Physical TherapyTags Aidan, diarrhea, Dr. DeWire, neutropenia, oxygen dependence, St. Jude, ultrasoundLeave a comment on Putting the “P” in PT

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

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

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

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