August 24, 2004

Well, the scans were completed on Friday August 20. We spoke with the oncologist briefly about what she saw. She said that the hepatic veins seems to disappear into the tumor. The surgeons still need to review the scans and make their recommendation. We did speak with the transplant surgeon yesterday. He actually calmed our fears a bit regarding the transplant (if needed). Cancer patients get pushed to the beginning of the transplant waiting list, so Kaelyn could have a new liver within two weeks of placing her on the list.

Today Kaelyn's team of doctors will review her case and come up with a plan. We should hear from them at the end of the day. So hopefully we will know whether or not she needs a transplant. Just from what I saw on her recent CT and from what the transplant surgeon said, I think she will be going in for a liver transplant. But, you never know, maybe the surgeons will surprise us and say that they think they can take the tumor out. I will update the site as soon as I know for sure what we are going to be facing.

In the mean time, take a look at these cute kids!

~Angie