Colin has finished the methotrexate infusion that kicked off the second round of chemo. Continue reading Iron Man, not Iron Lungs
Category: Decisions
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!
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
Chemo Done for the Week
Colin’s done with chemo for this week! Continue reading Chemo Done for the Week
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
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
Breathing Easy
Colin is in the ICU recovering from the installation of a trach tube. He also has a new MRI done this morning and we will discuss the results of that when Dr. Gajjar is back in town next week. Continue reading Breathing Easy
The Eaglet Has Landed
Colin is settled in Memphis! We arrived at 1:30 am local time (Central). Continue reading The Eaglet Has Landed