Teresa’s thoracentesis procedure on 12/14 went smoothly. The radiologist removed 1.3 liters (about 5.5 cups) of fluid from around Teresa’s right lung. She recommended that Teresa have the other one… Thoracentesis Follow-UpRead more
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Supporting a Loved One Who Has Cancer
In our many hours researching online, T and I have both come across a number of articles on how to support a loved one (be they friend or family –… Supporting a Loved One Who Has CancerRead more
Test Results & Chemo Protocol Changes
We now have the results of the abdominal ultrasound and the echo. The good news is that her echo (the test they did on her heart) is good – based on my… Test Results & Chemo Protocol ChangesRead more
Mid-treatment Medical/Chemo Update
Heads up: This is a long one. On Tuesday, December 5, Teresa had her first mid-chemo CT. (She’s finished 3 cycles.) We’d become concerned about her level of fatigue, and… Mid-treatment Medical/Chemo UpdateRead more
Today – Quick Update (CT Scan & Fatigue)
Teresa has her first mid-chemo CT scan today. She has to start drinking the contrast at 11am. We check-in to Radiology at BRMC at 1pm and the CT is at… Today – Quick Update (CT Scan & Fatigue)Read more