Drove back to Memphis on Sunday after church. We arrived well and checked into the Memphis Grizzly House (accommodations provided by St Jude). Today Kayla was under sedation for an MRI. The preliminary results indicate no significant changes in the tumor, however the neurosurgeon has yet to make a complete evaluation.
Tomorrow Kayla will be under sedation again for a CT Scan with contrast. The scan itself is scheduled for 1:00 pm but she will have to start taking the contrast at 10:00 am.
The tentative schedule is for Kayla to undergo a third round of chemotherapy treatment. Our logical question was if the tumor is not changing size why more chemotherapy? Well the neurosurgeon and the oncologist feel that perhaps the blood supply to the tumor will be affected resulting in an easier later removal.
She will be admitted to the hospital tomorrow afternoon to start the treatment in the evening. The treatment will last for three days so we are likely to go back to Mobile on Friday.
June 10th, 2008 at 11:28 am How precious. We have kept close updates on you guys. We pray for direction, wisdom, comfort, rest, strength and healing for each of you. We miss you when you are gone. Much Love, The Howells