Test Results / Mixed message

We got Matt's tests results back on Wednesday. Matt's tumor marker score went from 15.1 to 34. Dr. Holen said it could have been thrown off due to Matt had blood in his stool over the weekend could have effected it. He said when his body is trying to fight off infection like
that his numbers will fluxate. He also said that it could be due to how Matt is feeling. So we are retaking the test on Tuesday right before Matt starts chemo.

Dr. Holen said the all the spots where Matt has cancer show no signficant growth. Matt's head
scan showed that there was no cancer. We were all very happy to hear that! So our prayers were answered that the cancer was not growing just holding it own. So he said the chemo is working
not letting the cancer grow in those areas we are watching.

We are praying that Tuesday's test will show that number smaller. Matt is feeling well this week. He is working on his sister's moped. He is trying to get it working so he can drive it
around. He stopped at the shop a few times to see if there was anything he might be able to
help with. On Matt's off week he is up and wanting to work and do things to keep him busy. His off week he is tired alot. He sleeps off and on alot.

Dr. Holen thought for now that we should continue with on a week of chemo and off a week of chemo. He felt that changing to week on two weeks off was not a good idea. He is afraid it will
give the cancer to much time to grow. He also thought that surgery right now is not the answer
either. He thought we are going on a good rode and to continue to go down it as long as Matt
is tolerating the chemo.

People ask what they can do. The best is all your prayers. Please if you can continue to keep Matt in your prayers it would be great. I truly believe in the power of prayer. Pray has keep the tumors from growing. So THANK YOU to everyone for their continued thoughts and prayers!