I was very anxious about Eli's PET/CT and was sure the disease had spread beyond the spot by his eye. He had the PET/CT on Tuesday, but results weren't scheduled to be read until Wednesday. I was in a dark place waiting for the results and I was impatient, refreshing the health app to see …
Month: January 2021
Being Right
It's interesting to interact with someone who knows more than you. Eli's doctors are smart and have much more experience than I when it comes to fighting this cancer. I've appreciated their expertise and learning from them. I had been increasingly concerned by the various symptoms and side effects that have popped up the last …
Déjà Vu
Since we returned from Cancun, Eli's eye pain has been resolving, so that has been becoming less concerning. On the other hand, he has developed edema in his left foot and leg that has been getting worse. He also has a small swollen lymph node in the inguinal area, which brings to mind the swollen …
Cancun
Wednesday, December 30, 2020 Day 1: Eli and I flew first class with my sister, courtesy of my sister Jennifer and her husband's frequent flier miles. I loved the pod seating, with customized reclining and large screens. I have never been so comfortable while flying and even took a nap. Eli enjoyed listening to an …