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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Jason is in the Hospital

Well... Perhaps I will let Jason come back and correct the details but for now I will write them as I understand them.

On Saturday Jason pointed out two lumps in his neck. They hurt... but not that bad.... But by the middle of the night, they were throbbing and causing intense pain. He went to ER. Basically the doctors gave him meds and said there was nothing else they could do and sent him home.
On Sunday, he was unable to sleep as a result of the constant throbbing pain. He went back Sunday night. This time he notified his neuro doctor and that doctor notified the ER doctor and things went a little better for meds and attention.
On Monday, he was admitted.
The doctor said, "You have swollen lymph nodes and a migraine. The lymph nodes may be infected. There could be surgical implications. Do you have a family history of CANCER?"
That "C" word got my imagination going... Terrifying...
On Tuesday, after a consultation with dermatology and a surgeon, it was decided that he would not need surgery and that they would treat it with meds. So for the next two or so days, they will observe whether the medication is working or not.
They did come to us today and say that they suggest that he uses a special drug that is not covered by our heath care. We would have to pay outright for it. It is quite expensive.
Also today, my new supervisory, Cathy, came to see Jason. She had gone to the principal and told him that Jason was in the hospital. She brought a red envelope from the principal. Principal Lai was so generous. His gift will pay for the special medications.
Isn't it strange how things just seem to work themselves out?

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