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Health

Jett’s first wig

Jett finally broke down and purchased a wig. This was, in part, due to the unexpected assessment from her oncologist, that her hair loss may be permanent. Not good news, but we agreed that a good life without hair was still a good life. Anyway, we visited a wig shop and she picked out one … Continue reading »

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First Florida infusion

On Monday Jett received her first immunotherapy infusion in Florida. It was performed at the Regional Cancer Center of Fort Myers, a very nice facility less than 15 minutes from our Florida home. All went well, though she felt weak for two days afterward. The big accomplishment, from my perspective, was that all of the … Continue reading »

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UMASS Memorial Medical Center

Our summer in MA has consisted of (1) numerous visits with Jett’s family, (2) 4 months of hotel living at Extended Stay America (ESA) and (3) about one visit per week to the University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center.  I have blogged previously about ESA and have mentioned her family several times – though not … Continue reading »

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Cleared for a return to Florida

After a single round of chemotherapy back in June, the doctor switched her to immunotherapy due to concern over neuropathy (the loss of feeling in her fingers).  She has received 4 immunotherapy infusions.  Last week she underwent a round of tests to assess the effectiveness of the immunotherapy.  Jett was understandably nervous about what the … Continue reading »

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Jett’s folding wheelchair

While still in Florida, it became painfully obvious that Jett was going to need a wheelchair – first to get her north on the train and then to get around to her medical appointments and social engagements. The main requirement was that it be light – I didn’t want to wrestle with a full-size wheelchair … Continue reading »

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