July 22, 2020
Radiation
Yesterday’s radiation session (Jen’s first) was not pleasant. Transferring her from a wheelchair to the positioning table was awkward and … Read More “Radiation”
Category: Treatment
July 20, 2020
Part Four
Cycle one, the first round of Jen’s chemotherapy is done! Including all of the pre meds, pre and post hydration, … Read More “Part Four”
July 19, 2020
Part Three
Jen’s chemo started around 3:00, and continued for an hour. We had lunch while the pre-meds ran. Her second course … Read More “Part Three”
July 18, 2020
Part Two
I’m watching Jen sleep right now. Her second chemo session went smoothly. This afternoon’s infusion started around 12:30. We had … Read More “Part Two”
July 17, 2020
Part One
Jen had her first Chemo treatment today. This cycle will take four days, done in six parts. Day one (today) … Read More “Part One”
July 15, 2020
Chemo
Radiation, then chemo. That was the plan until our tele visit with Dr. Sarma (Jen’s oncologist) Wednesday. He’s worried about … Read More “Chemo”
July 10, 2020
Diagnosed
It’s been a tough week. We now know the cancer’s form: adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC). The diagnosis was confirmed by the … Read More “Diagnosed”
July 8, 2020
This Week
We expect that the conversations we have with Jen’s doctors this week will reveal some hard truths, and mark the … Read More “This Week”
July 2, 2020
Bones
It’s the little things… like being able to wash your own hair. So, after a good visit from the in-home … Read More “Bones”
June 25, 2020
Closer
Jen’s hemoglobin levels are holding. Her number is 8.3, up from Wednesday’s 7.3. She received a unit of blood yesterday, … Read More “Closer”