ROAD TRIP - Boston here we come

BOSTON

 

Monday, November 13th, we went to Boston for Colton's consultation with his team. We met with Dr. Shannon McDonald (oncologist). She is a great lady. We also met his nurse, a child life specialist, a clinical social worker and the radiologist. They were all amazing and kind and made us feel right at home. 

                    

Colton required another scan with contrast - hence another IV (poor kid). He does not like getting them, but he always watches the entire process. He is crazy. So, while Colton was having a tour of the facility, his dad and I talked with the doctor and went over all of the possible side effects of the treatment. and also possible complications. These are not fun meetings. We feel very positive, however, that all will be fine and it should go smoothly. 

Colton had his mask made for treatment. I thought this would be an easy process, but it was not. A hard piece of mesh plastic is placed in warm water to soften it and then it was placed over Colton's face. The techs mold it to the face and neck also snapping it to a headboard to hold it securely. It then needs to sit in place for about 5 minutes to harden. A scan is then taken of his head. It is very important that Colton's head be in the exact same position for each treatment.

Then, it was done. 

On the way home we stopped for pizza and Waze took us on a scenic tour through Boston before finally getting us to the freeway. That was good for some laughs. What an adventure and a long day. But, as always, Colton was a trooper. 

 He gets to go to school for a couple 1/2 days this week. More on that later.