Dr. Johnson dropped by about an hour or so ago and reported that we will be staying another evening. They want to continue to watch Jordan although she appears to be back to normal. He has ordered another early morning blood test tomorrow. If the results are positive (i.e., she isn't loosing blood any longer) then we will likely be discharged tomorrow morning. He hypothesized that the reason for Jordan's pain yesterday is that the tumor on the spleen likely bled a little bit and then stopped. Remember this tumor is the one that we discovered in April and the doctors said was likely sharing a tumor with the liver that was removed in March.
In any event, Dr. Johnson reported that he visited with Dr. Strauss this morning and he didn't want anything else done but just reported we needed to get to Boston. Also, Dr. Johnson confirmed that the tumor near the vena cava is smaller. He also said it may show the Gleevec is working, but just not as fast as is expected. He was quick, however, to point out that the Doctors in Boston would know for certain as all they do all day is work on sarcoma tumors (the type of tumor a GIST is).
Brad
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Still praying! Love you guys!
Casey and Kristen
We are thinking of you and wishing for the best. We are only a phone call away.
-Erica & Rich
Much love and hugs to you guys!!! Still praying that God's healing power will touch Jordan.
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