St. Jude is a superhighway of cancer care for children. Continue reading Breakdown Lane
Category: Lessons on Medicine
Colin’s MRI Results… and so Much More
Colin enjoyed three nights on the prowl (i.e. outpatient) before a planned admission on Friday for chemo to start on Saturday. Continue reading Colin’s MRI Results… and so Much More
TPN at 10 P.M.
Friday was an eventful day for the whole family. Continue reading TPN at 10 P.M.
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
Nadir Time
Colin enjoyed two nights at home, playing with toys and relaxing in the Target House. Continue reading Nadir Time
Graceland in the Rain
Tennessee has been inundated with rain, and Sunday was no exception. A Continue reading Graceland in the Rain
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
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
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