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Tag: Dr. DeWire

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

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

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

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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