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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

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

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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