On January 20, 2011 our lives were forever changed.

Our sixteen year old son, Taylor, was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma.

This is his story.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

CHECKING UP, CHECKING IN

Taylor had a check up with Dr. Barnette today.  These appointments seem to cause me great anxiety.  I am always fearful we will be told that the cancer is back and with a vengeance.  It's a fear that I can't seem to shake.

It was also picture retake day and since Taylor had been home sick the day pictures were taken, we had to go to the school before we could go to the hospital.

It took longer than expected and I was worried we would be late to Taylor's appointment.  No worries, we sat in the waiting room for well over an hour before they even brought him the contrast he needed to drink in order to perform the scans.  He really hates the stuff!  This time he chose to have it put into rootbeer.  Three cans of it!
They did scans and lab work and then we were on our way to oncology.  An hour after our scheduled appointment.  By the time we did everything, saw everyone, and got his flu shot, we were there for over 5 hours.  Yuck!

We met with Dr. Barnette and Dr. Verma and they seemed positive about the way things are going.  Taylor's scans looked good.  The largest irremovable node is now measuring 1 cm.  Which is great, compared to the 5 and 1/2 cm circumference, where we started.  We were told to keep doing what we are doing, and go back in three months for more scans and labs.  At that time he will also have another echo and pulmonary function test.

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