Kaelyn went in yesterday to see her oncologist and have her counts tested. We were informed that her AFP (Alpha Feta Protein - the cancer marker protein in her blood) levels are starting to elevate once again. When she was first diagnosed back in May her AFP was above 440,000. After her agressive 4 courses of chemo, every three weeks, her AFP had lowered to 98. But, since she has been waiting for a transplant, we have only been doing chemo every 6 weeks. This has allowed the cancer to start to grow once again. Her AFP is now up to 940.
The surgeons and oncologists both agree this is very serious. Kaelyn has been upgraded on the transplant list to receive segmented livers and also different blood type livers. This hopefully with get her a transplant as soon as possible. If she receives a different blood type she will have to go through a process called plasma ferrisous (spelling may be wrong). This involves the cleaning of the plasma of all foreign anti-bodies. This would be performed after surgery. She would remain in the ICU for a lot longer than if she would receive a liver of her same blood type. But in the long run it does not increase rejection.
We are praying for a miracle. Love to you all.
Angie
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