Browsing Archive: October, 2009
Posted by Ann Shortes on Saturday, October 17, 2009,
Oliver's clinic visit went well this Thursday. I was unable to attend as I had the stomach flu - it was very difficult not to go but Larry and Oliver seemed to do just fine. This was the last spinal tap Oliver will receive for a while - we are thankful. And, we actually get next week off - no clinic visits next week - yay! No more chemo until 10/29 when we start a new phase - which means different drugs. Starting new phases can be scary, we never know which side effects Oliver will have ...
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Posted by Ann Shortes on Saturday, October 10, 2009,
Just thought I would write a quick status update - not much new, we had our usual clinic visit on Thursday where Oliver received a spinal tap. He is doing well and started to regain his energy. He is back to wearing Larry and I out - which is welcomed. His hair is thinning, a few bald spots, but not entirely gone. Neither Larry nor I have it in us to cut it any shorter. Oliver did pick out a NY Yankees hat, he got the idea from one of his favorite movies "Everyone's Hero", I am sure his ...
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Posted by Ann Shortes on Friday, October 2, 2009,
Attached is the link for the blog entry covering the Harper & Pearson blood drive in honor of Oliver by Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center:
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Posted by Ann Shortes on Thursday, October 1, 2009,
Our clinic day was moved up this week to Thursday and going forward will be on Thursdays. We like the change, it is less crowded and while there are still wait times, it is not as bad as Friday. Oliver had his spinal tap performed at the clinic and did not even know the procedure was performed - he slept through the entire thing. He is recovering well - what a huge difference from PACU. He will have to start some physical therapy soon for his legs - nothing too serious, but a common side ...
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I started this blog as a way to keep everyone updated on Oliver's status and am so thankful for the outpouring from our friends, family and beyond. Thank you all for the support!
