Tuesday morning, we found out that Colin’s immune system has already started to rebound. Continue reading On the Upswing
Tag: neutropenia
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
Up and Away
Colin has done well through the methotrexate. Continue reading Up and Away
The Eaglet Has Landed
Colin is settled in Memphis! We arrived at 1:30 am local time (Central). Continue reading The Eaglet Has Landed
Decisions, Decisions
We have finally figured out an enormously important piece of Colin’s complicated oncological puzzle. Continue reading Decisions, Decisions
Still in the Klink
We have definitely deferred bringing Colin “home” to the Target House until we (read: the medical team) have resolved some of the lingering issues whose causes are not 100% certain. Continue reading Still in the Klink
GRRRRR = Colin’s Tummy
Yesterday, Colin was extubated successfully. Continue reading GRRRRR = Colin’s Tummy
Homeward Bound-ish
On Thursday morning, the neurosurgery team decided to clamp Colin’s drain to see how the intracranial pressure fares. Continue reading Homeward Bound-ish