Colin’s surgery on Monday went swimmingly, a marvel of coordination between the general surgery and neurosurgery teams. Continue reading You Should See the Other Guy
Category: Perspective on Cancer
Kiss Your Baby Now
Life in the hospital always has an underlying tension, as the situation can change dramatically over the course of days or moments. Continue reading Kiss Your Baby Now
(little)manscaping
Colin may have a budding career as a Geico caveman, or perhaps a more mundane sideshow act as a wolf boy. Continue reading (little)manscaping
Busy, Busy Boy
Today, Colin was even more alert and had a busy social calendar. Continue reading Busy, Busy Boy
Two Steps Forward…
Today, Colin was definitely less sleepy although still quite congested and having a hard time keeping his oxygen saturation high enough. Continue reading Two Steps Forward…
Our GiantKid
Today, among other things, the family went off to a Ronald McDonald House outing for GiantKids (children with cancer). Continue reading Our GiantKid
Awaiting the G-Tube
On Wednesday, Colin was scheduled to repeat the swallow study, though it was widely thought that he would likely fail. Continue reading Awaiting the G-Tube
Signs and Omens
The unlayering of knowledge and understanding that comes with the process of an unfolding medical situation is distressing, frustrating and immutable. Continue reading Signs and Omens
MRI Comparison
This evening, Dr. Wisoff sat down and showed us the comparisons of the pre-op and post-op MRIs. Continue reading MRI Comparison
Post-Surgical Review
Dr. Wisoff gave us a quick post-surgical report, even before surgery was over (Dr. Harter was overseeing the closing procedure). Continue reading Post-Surgical Review