krysti.net: adenoid cystic carcinoma: trachea resection patient
Journal of my battle with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma (ACC)

Historical Timeline

December 22, 2003DateKrysti admitted to hospital for pneumonia
December 26, 2003DateDischarged from hospital
July 25, 2004DateKrysti begins treatment for asthma
September 14, 2004DateCT scan performed due to Krysti's breathing problems
September 14, 2004DateDr. McNamara identifies mass in trachea on CT scan images
September 15, 2004DateDr. Steven Early confirms tumor on CT scan and performs bronchioscopy
September 15, 2004DateDr. Riebel performs surgery to remove tumor from inside of trachea
September 21, 2004DatePathological report of removed tumor identified as adenoid cystic carcinoma
October 7, 2004DatePre-surgery bronchioscopy to measure tumor
October 14, 2004DateKrysti has fever and sore throat
October 18, 2004DateKrysti diagnosed with strep throat
October 20, 2004DateSurgery postponed due to strep throat
October 25, 2004DateDoctor determines skin rash is allergic reaction to antibiotics
November 1, 2004DateDermatologist determines rash is psoriasis and is caused by strep, not antibiotics
November 10, 2004DateUpdated Surgery Date
November 11, 2004DateMoved out of ICU
November 15, 2004DateReturned home from the hospital
November 23, 2004DateChin stitches removed
December 13, 2004DateRadiation therapy consultation with Dr. Larner and Dr. Keene at University of Virginia Cancer Center
December 20, 2004DateFitted for radiation therapy head and torso mask
December 28, 2004DateFirst radiation treatement
February 4, 2005DateConsultation at the Cleveland Clinic
February 11, 2005DateLast radiation treatment at the University of Virginia Cancer Center
February 14, 2005DateBegin brachytherapy at the Cleveland Clinic (tentative)
February 22, 2005DateInternal radiation treatment at the Cleveland Clinic
August 15, 2006DateExcess scar tissue growth blocks trachea
October 18, 2006DateDoctor determines rigid bronchoscopy needed to stretch trachea opening
May 29, 2007Daterigid bronchoscopy to stretch scar tissue - breathing space at 5 millimeters