My War With Cancer

On April 12, 2007 (at age 18), Nicholas Raitt was diagnosed with stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma - a very rare childhood cancer, located in his right sinus area. On April 15, 2008, he was confirmed to have no evidence of disease (NED). The cancer returned in his pancreas and he began his battle once again on April 15, 2009. On December 3rd, 2009, scans confirmed again NED but relapsed on August 18, 2010 in his abdominal cavity. On June 2, 2011, Nick earned his angel wings.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Not feeling so well today

Nick had a tough time getting going this morning. I took his temperature and it was 100.5; not a big deal but still a concern. It creeped up until it hit 101 and that is when I made the call to Huntsman. His fever isn't too concerning as his counts haven't dropped yet (usually 10 days following chemo) so the onc on call gave us to go-ahead to take some Tylenol. Nick managed to get up from his bed to go to our bed (we have a tv and it is the first weekend for college football, after all). He's eaten very little and feels pretty cruddy. Biggest disappointment is not being able to go to Moab. "My mom won't let me" is what I have heard him say on the phone as he gives me a wicked grin.

We are also up to our elbows in alligators trying to get organized for the upcoming softball tournament next weekend. I'm having a terrible time trying to find the energy and focus to get organized. But I will, I will, I will... in a minute.

Till tomorrow,

Lori

1 comment:

Chris Ulvin said...: Dear Nick,
What a difference a week can make. I remember the successful joyful event your 3rd Annual Softball tournament was. May you echo your mom's words "I will, I will, I will" get through My War With Cancer through the grace of God, the love of Jesus, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Love, aunt Chris; April 20, 2011 at 9:39 AM