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Home again, home again
After yesterday’s biopsy the neurosurgeon approved Charlie’s release from the hospital today which was great news! We arrived home j right around dinner time which was celebrated by a lovely dinner Lollygaggers for sandwiches and drinks with friends Dagmar and Gary. Much rejoicing
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Biopsy complete
Today Charlie had a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis. We got to speak with him for a few minutes after he woke up and he seems OK. He knew his name and birthday which is better than a few days ago. True to form, Chuck also mentioned that he was hungry and that we should…
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Aphasia as described by Dr. Seuss
Well hello there, let me tell you a tale Of a condition that can make speech quite frail It’s called aphasia, and it’s quite a sight To see someone struggle with words in their plight Sometimes they’ll mix up the sounds of a word Or use the wrong word, like a silly old bird Their…
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Three little words
“You have cancer.” Three little words that will change our lives forever. It is with a very heavy heart that we share that Charlie has been recently diagnosed with brain cancer. Last Wednesday Charlie returned from his daily +10 mile walk speaking nonsense. Luckily, Suzette and Dagmar were on hand to determine something was very wrong and…