Update and Visiting

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A mask was made yesterday. It is formed to the exact shape of Cornell's face. It will immobilize him during the targeted radiation surgery. Any movement during the treatment has less desirable outcomes. The targeted radiation will have minimal side effects.

He is in room 3314. Visiting hours are 9 am-9 pm. Only 2 people are allowed to come visit at a time, but you can tag team from a waiting area that is just outside of the neuro-intensive care unit. Small children are not allowed in. The nurse said it was to avoid traumatizing them. There are many patients in critical condition. Cornell has his phone. You can check with him before hand, rather than get there and be disappointed that he is out for labs or treatment. His condition is not as alarming currently. After his surgery to remove the bigger tumor on his spinal cord, that could change. 


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