May 24

Back in clinic today, starting next round of chemo. Connor wasn't feeling well with fasting so decided to forgo the anesthesia for the spinal tap. Unfortunately didn't keep him from getting sick.
Everything went fine, but he's still nauseous and can't eat, which makes it worse. He'll leave the clinic again in a wheelchair.
Heard from the nephrologist, earliest appointment is July 8 (!!), So the clinic will follow up to try and get an earlier appointment.
Hopefully we'll get the internal drain surgery on the calendar after talking with the GI Dr. this week. Also hoping for biopsy results.
This round only has treatment every 10 days, but waiting to hear if they want us later this week, or earlier next to check in.

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  1. Nana PenMay 25, 2021 at 8:37 AM

    Hoping the nausea has calmed down and that the healing time between chemo doses is more conducive to more normal living. Sending you all loving thoughts🌞👍💕

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  2. BeataMay 25, 2021 at 3:42 PM

    Thinking of you all and wishing Connor an improved appetite, ability to keep food down and best of luck with this new round of chemo. Praying for good results soon. 🙏💕🙏

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  3. KinlinFamilyMay 25, 2021 at 10:31 PM

    I’m out of words - Dear God, enough hurdles. Thank you. 🙏 Hoping Connor can get some strength between the treatments and the nice weather helps with moods. Love and hugs from Canada.💕K/C/M/L

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