Today was the CT scan!!! We were all very excited and nervous to find out the results of his test. We were all expecting to see it shrink significantly, so our hopes were very high. He went in around noon, and luckily our hopes weren't dashed. The tumor had shrunk a ton. They aren't going to take it out early, but all of the prayers (and therapy) is definitely working! I can't even express how incredibly joyful I was to see the original picture of his tumor side by side with the picture they took today, and to see the difference. Amazingly, his blood cell counts still have not gone down from his chemo, so he can pretty much go out and do whatever he wants. He still can't hang out with anyone who is sick, and my mom sends disinfectant wipes with him to places like movie theaters. Life is great over here. There are no complaints.
Look at the difference!!!
This first picture is the better of the two. The two white circles that look like eyes are the heart valves, and the tumor is everything above that. It looks like has shrunk by about 30%!
This second one shows how much calcium is in the tumor.
Before the scan, the doctors put a dye for the test in his through his port:
Matthew was only inside the machine for like 15 minutes tops. I was expecting it to take longer than that, but T was glad it didn't.
That is so awesome! and after just two rounds of chemo!! its only going to get smaller :)) Congratulations Matthew keep up the good work and positive attitude
ReplyDeletelove the adairs
I'm so happy for all of the family - especially for Matthew! I think what has done it is snuggling with the puppies! And God. And of course his great family...but the puppies, definitely!:)
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing sight! to have the shrinkage be so remarkable - i can only imagine the flood of emotions when you all saw that! you guys are my heroes! such wonderful examples of faith and family strength, and the power of determination and optimism. way to kick that cancer in the butt, matthew! show it who's boss! :)
ReplyDeletelove you all,
the scarletts
Great news!!
ReplyDeleteStephanie Brewer