Layne was in the hospital from Monday to Wednesday (May 11-13). On Sunday he had some pain and wondered if he should go into the ER. The decision was made to contact the on call oncologist. He made it through the night and then on Monday realized he needed to go in. The oncologist's assistant (Cami) arranged for him to go to the Acute Care Clinic there at Huntsman. As soon as we got to the room they started working with him on pain management. They did some tests and decided that he needed to stay the night. Apparently, the tumors were blocking the the proper function of the organs in the abdominal area. The next day they did a procedure to place a stent between his right kidney and the bladder. They also used several strategies to help empty the intestines. On Wednesday, he was given two units of blood and was able to come home.
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Sunday, June 7, 2015
Long Story Short
From 5/14/15
Layne was in the hospital from Monday to Wednesday (May 11-13). On Sunday he had some pain and wondered if he should go into the ER. The decision was made to contact the on call oncologist. He made it through the night and then on Monday realized he needed to go in. The oncologist's assistant (Cami) arranged for him to go to the Acute Care Clinic there at Huntsman. As soon as we got to the room they started working with him on pain management. They did some tests and decided that he needed to stay the night. Apparently, the tumors were blocking the the proper function of the organs in the abdominal area. The next day they did a procedure to place a stent between his right kidney and the bladder. They also used several strategies to help empty the intestines. On Wednesday, he was given two units of blood and was able to come home.
Layne was in the hospital from Monday to Wednesday (May 11-13). On Sunday he had some pain and wondered if he should go into the ER. The decision was made to contact the on call oncologist. He made it through the night and then on Monday realized he needed to go in. The oncologist's assistant (Cami) arranged for him to go to the Acute Care Clinic there at Huntsman. As soon as we got to the room they started working with him on pain management. They did some tests and decided that he needed to stay the night. Apparently, the tumors were blocking the the proper function of the organs in the abdominal area. The next day they did a procedure to place a stent between his right kidney and the bladder. They also used several strategies to help empty the intestines. On Wednesday, he was given two units of blood and was able to come home.
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Head CT
So, I forgot to mention...Layne is on his way to get a head CT scan. Yep, just drove off all on his own. I know it's one of those things that could lend itself to someone being with you, but these days we just sort of do what we do. I asked if he wanted me to go with him, but he didn't really seem too worried about it. I think because neither one of us believes he actually has a tumor (or multiple) on his brain. Yet, at the same time it's hard not too worry a little bit. On the other hand...last month (or was it two?) it was the possibility of skin cancer on his scalp. So, sometimes I just say, "whatever" and go on with my day. I think he does the same thing. Although, I'm sure it's not quite as easy for him to do since he's the one actually going to the appointments and being poked, prodded, and otherwise being a human lab rat. (It's not very fun to see him hooked up to machines...or knowing that he might be in pain...or as he puts it, "uncomfortable".) We'll see what happens.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Time Again
Layne goes in for tests on Monday and sees the doctor on Tuesday for the results. I'm glad it's only a one day wait this time. It's been awhile since he's been in to see the oncologist. He's needed to do some of the tests for the clinical trial at the same intervals. But, Dr. Garrido gave him a break for 'good behavior' this last time around. So, we'll see what happens next.
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