LP
old definition: flexible, vinyl record album
new definition: lumbar puncture (or as Kennedy calls them: back pokes)

Meth
old definition: illegal, highly addictive chemical that is smoked or injected
new definition: can be used as a nickname for either Methotrexate (chemo) or Dexamethasone (steroid)

ALL
old definition: all-inclusive of everything
new defintion: acute lymphoblastic leukemia

BM
old definition: bowel movement-no explanation needed
new definition: bone marrow

A fever
old definition: darn it, where is that damn Tylenol!
new definition: load up the car, honey, we’re inpatient for 48 hours

VCR
old definition: machine used for recording or playing VHS tapes
new definition: Vincristine (chemo drug)

IM
old definition: instant message
new definition: Interim Maintenance (a phase in treatment)

Normal
old definition: mundane, average, often uneventful
new definition: a dream come true

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