That's the medi-cart that our wound care nurse brings with her each week. It's been seven months now since Ema's last operation. Just a little clue as to how long it takes for an open wound to heal after the area has been exposed to radiation therapy. The pain isn't as severe as it was a month ago - thank God for that. Her leg is still swollen though and the venous return issue is still with us. Fluid can't return up the leg like it once did, so it causes swelling throughout the feet and ankle. Elevating the leg helps some, but as soon as she stands up the swelling starts again. This is a long-term issue, and we hope to get physical therapy after the wound heals completely.If you're at all interested in listening to Ema and I bantering about her cancer battle, and our lives in general, check out The Unreal OC.
Back soon - Tom
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