Thursday, February 26, 2009

Day after new chemo and a dog story

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Steve seems to be tolerating the Carboplatin/Avastin combination well so far. He hasn't become nauseous, which is the first hurdle. We...
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Lone Star Ranch blood drive

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What: Carter BloodCare will set up in Lone Star Ranch (our Frisco neighborhood) to accept blood donations. Your contribution will be credit...
Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Home from chemo

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Today's treatment was smooth, and we are now home. We hope to nap for an hour, before bubbly Katie is home from preschool.
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Good counts!

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We've just cleared a huge hurdle. Steve's blood counts are enough in range for today's treatment! The nurse just started his pre...

Scattershooting

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Steve no longer has kidney stone-related pain. He passed the stone at about 7 a.m. We're at the cancer center. We're waiting for lab...
Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Kidney stones, Part II

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Steve seems to be experiencing another kidney stone attack. The pain started about an hour ago. He says it feels just like it did three week...
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Monday, February 23, 2009

Symptom update

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Steve's respiratory symptoms are much improved over last week. He still has an occasional coughing fit, but with much less frequency. Hi...
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Saturday, February 21, 2009

Just in time

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We all have had a rough week. Cooper was no exception. He listens a lot and worries a lot. Just like all of us, he desperately wants Steve t...
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Friday, February 20, 2009

Home!

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Steve is home and sleeping. He has been forbidden by Dr. M to attend Cooper's Cub Scout banquet tonight. Many tears have been shed, but ...
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Leaving today!

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Steve's stay is being changed from an admission to observation, which means we're leaving sometime this afternoon. The general agree...

St. Paul morning update

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Steve slept little last night. He was assessed by the RN and then the doctor on call. Then he had to wait for his nighttime meds, which had ...
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In a room

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Steve was moved to a room on the hematology/oncology floor about 11 p.m. He's been examined by the nurse and doctor on call, and we'...
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Thursday, February 19, 2009

St. Paul ER

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Steve's symptoms didn't improve today. Dr. M was concerned enough to ask us to report to the St. Paul ER. She wants a set of fresh e...

In sickness and in health

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Steve is about the same this morning as he was last night. A coughing fit woke him at 2 a.m., and he was up with a breathing treatment and t...
Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Fresh blood

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Steve successfully received two units of O positive blood this afternoon. His cheeks developed a pinkish hue by mid-afternoon. His hands are...
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Want to give blood?

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Wow! So very many of you have offered to give Steve blood. We are truly in awe of you all. We have established a sponsor number through Cart...
Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Today's news: Detailed version

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Larger mass The Damm Spot is a little bigger. When you compare today's non-contrast image with January's non-contrast image, you can...
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Today's news: Quick version

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1. The mass in Steve's brain stem is larger. 2. We don't know if it's caused by inflammation or new tumor cells. 3. There is ano...
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MRI about to begin

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Steve has just gone back to his MRI room at the Rogers imaging department at UT-SW. He had a rough night, struggling to get comfortable and ...
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Cooper's prayer

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Cooper prayed for Steve this morning: Dear God and Jesus and all the good angels, Please help Daddy feel better and help him have a good day...