New Day

The Doctor came in last night and told us about Matt's CT-Scan.  Matt's cancer continues
to grow.  The cancerous nodules in his lungs, on his liver, on his pelvic bone and on his kidney are all
a little bigger.  The CT-Scan shows that Matt's left kidney is swollen.  They not sure exactly what has caused his left kidney to swell.  The GI Doctor is coming in to talk with Matt today.  The Doctor
also said that Matt can no longer be in the clinical trail. Matt's CEA tumor marker score has gone up to 54.   Right before the trail started on Aug 3 it had gone down to 41. Matt will have to come back in a few weeks to get a premenate stint in his bile duct.  They thought the temporary plastic one seems to be working so he will need the stainless steel one put in some time in the near future.

Matt and Casey have lots to think about.  They are going to decide if Matt wants to check into
another clinical trail or not.  First thing is Matt needs to get strong again.  Matt needs to eat and put on
some weight.

The PA came in this morning and explained that Matt' numbers are all way down.  The feel that
the Pancreatitis is almost gone. The PA explained that Matt's bilirubin is down to 4.  She said as long
as his pain is gone and he can tolerate food she thought he might be able to go home this afternoon.

 So the PA  gave Matt the go ahead for a clear liquid diet.  So Matt ordered breakfast.  He doesn't like oatmeal so he found out he can have Chocolate pudding , yogurt, ice cream.  So Matt ate his chocolate
ice cream and some of his pudding.  He is resting so he can finish his pudding in a little while.
and chocolate ice cream.  Matt took it slow and ate his ice cream and some of his pudding.  He is
resting and then going to finish his pudding.  If Matt handle this food they are talking he might go
home this afternoon. 

God has a journey all decided for Matt and I understand that.  It might not be what we want but God must need a really good Angel.  Please help us and continue to pray that Matt can go home and get stronger and put on some weight and be pain free!  I believe in Our Savior to be there for Matt and Casey and the family.