Scan results

I had forgotten that I didn't update the website with the latest CT Scan results, so the last post is a little out of order.

On the cancer side of things, Kaelyn has been pronounce cancer free!!!!! That is reason enough to celebrate! The scan showed no signs of cancerous cells anywhere in her lungs or new liver. Oncologists and Surgeons are still disagreeing on whether to give Kaelyn any further chemo. The oncologists seem to feel that there is no need, while our surgeons think that it would be a good idea just for precautionary measures. I think they are going to give Kaelyn at least another month to recover from surgery before they make their final decision. But for now, we are celebrating the fact that Kaelyn is in remission!

The results from the liver portion of the scan are not as promising. Her hepatic artery is in fact clogged and the part of the liver that contains the bile ducts is not receiving adequate blood flow at this time. In result of this, the bile ducts are beginning to clogg, which could result in scar tissue and infection. Like I said in the previous post, this may lead us another liver transplant. There is the chance that her liver could compensate for the inadequate blood flow with the working portal vein. There has been some cases where the liver functioned normally without blood flow from the hepatic artery. This is what we are praying for. But we are preparing for another transplant. Our doctors are preparing the necessary paperwork and bloodwork to relist Kaelyn on the National Organ List.

Let us all celebrate in the fact that Kaelyn is atleast Cancer free. That is a miracle all in it's self! And right now at this moment she is feeling healthy and well. We definitely have many things to be thankful for during this holiday season. Love to all.

Angie