Link to CT Scan of Kaelyn's Liver

Here are some pictures of Kaelyn's latest CT Scans. I thought you all might like to see what it is we are fighting. Just click on the links below.


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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

Big Blue 

August 13, 2004

It just seems like the cancer world is never predictable. The oncologist called yesterday and filled us in on what the surgeons thought of Kaelyn's scans. It seems that they cannot see where the two main veins in the liver are in comparison to the tumor. So they want to postpone the surgery so that they can get better pictures of the liver. They need to do an MRI scan and an Echo Cardiogram. We are hoping to get these done on Monday, so that if everything is okay, Kaelyn can still go into surgery on Tuesday. But, the bad new is, is that if the veins are too intimately involved with the tumor they will not be able to remove the tumor. Kaelyn will have to have a liver transplant at that point. We really pray that we will not have to go down that road.

Please continue to fast this sunday if you are able. We are going to be fasting that the tumor will still be able to be resected and that her veins are not in the way. We know that God is a loving God and He can perform miracles. Please pray for one for our baby.

We love you and will update the site when we find out the results of her scans.

August 10, 2004

We have some wonderful news! The scan on the 6th was great. All of the lung metasteses are dead and gone!! YIPEE!! That was just the best news we have gotten in a very long time. Her liver tumor is also a bit smaller. Surgery is scheduled for August 17th. So, Kaelyn gets a week off chemo to let her get her strength up a bit and off she goes to get that nasty tumor out of her little body. We are all very nervous about the surgery, but know she is in good hands.

We are having a special fast this sunday, August 15th, for Kaelyn. If anyone is interested in participating please do. I believe that anything we can do for our girl Heavenly Father will amplify. We feel all of the blessings that result from your prayers and we thank you all for your support.

On top if it all Kaelyn is finally getting two new teeth! That little girl just likes to do everything at once!

We also have some other good news. The sale of our condo is final! We no longer have to worry about that. What a blessing to have it sold as quickly as it did.

Love to all of you. I will try and update the site as soon as I can after the surgery next week.

~Angie