Tuesday morning, we found out that Colin’s immune system has already started to rebound. Continue reading On the Upswing
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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
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!
Chemo Done for the Week
Colin’s done with chemo for this week! Continue reading 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
First Chemo, Then Home
Colin has an official discharge date: Wednesday. Continue reading First Chemo, Then Home
Diarrhea Woes
This morning, Colin woke up with diarrhea and had several bouts before noon. Continue reading Diarrhea Woes
Up and Away
Colin has done well through the methotrexate. Continue reading 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
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