Brenan just left his oncologist's office where he was told he would be admitted back into Arrowhead Hospital tomorrow. He will undergo an inpatient treatment to have a stent placed in his right ureter tube either tomorrow or Friday, not next Tuesday.
He started feeling some abdominal pain on Sunday because the right ureter is partially blocked causing a build up of fluid in his right kidney, which is known as hydronephrosis.
I didn't get to read the full definition because as soon as I began reading I felt abdominal and kidney pain. It's a chronic disorder I have - hear or read about something and suddenly I come down with the symptoms. I'm seeking help for it.
All I know is I am probably imagining only a fraction of the pain that Brenan is actually experiencing - and I had to stop reading, close my eyes, and concentrate on my breathing.
On another note, this might interfere or possibly postpone his ability to get the bone marrow transplant. However, the donor that is the best match for him won't be available for the donating procedure until end of September anyway. So really, we would have been waiting until end of next month regardless of the hydronephrosis setting in.
It just would have been nice for Brenan to be able to wait in peace, right?
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Aw, Sweeties. It has to be hard to deal with these setbacks... but you stay strong. You are greatly loved, and there are plenty of us who, thanks to Elisabeth, are checking in regularly and are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. You keep up the good fight, Brenan!
Love and hugs, cousin Jodi
Just wanted to say thanks for keeping us updated. Please know you are in our daily thoughts and prayers, all of you, to include Brenan's doctors.
Love you guys,
Art & Elaine
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