September 18, 2020
Choices
Keeping up with Jen’s pain is a problem her doctors have not solved — this with the full resources of … Read More “Choices”
Category: Treatment
September 16, 2020
More
We checked into Inova Loudoun, 10 days ago. It seems the staff (doctors, nurses, specialists) have been saying goodbye ever … Read More “More”
September 15, 2020
Friday
We’re still at Inova Loudoun. It looks like we are going to be here a little longer. Jen’s pain is … Read More “Friday”
September 14, 2020
Day Four
Chemo, lunch and a show. Jen and I had Panera salads, a mixed berry smoothie and a strawberry croissant for … Read More “Day Four”
September 13, 2020
Day Three
Today was a long chemo day, 6-1/2 hours. The plan was to settle in with a big lunch, some chocolate … Read More “Day Three”
September 12, 2020
Day Two
Jen’s second day of Chemo is done. This one ran for an hour. Jen got through it without any reactions. … Read More “Day Two”
September 11, 2020
Painful
When the lidocaine finally wore off yesterday, Jen’s pain was beyond unbearable. Her meds were not doing the job. Rather … Read More “Painful”
Day One
Jen‘s first day of chemo was quick. 15 minutes. She had no reactions. Her appetite and spirits are good. She’s … Read More “Day One”
September 10, 2020
Chemo
Jen decided to continue chemotherapy. Dr Sarma agrees, “This is also Dr. Del Rivero’s recommendation.” Jen’s therapy will be a … Read More “Chemo”
Lidocaine
Jen’s infusion was a limited success. Immediately after yesterday’s procedure, Dr. Huang sent me this text: “The infusion went well … Read More “Lidocaine”