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!
Category: Chemotherapy
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
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
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
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