The update that should never be written.

Well, this would be the update that we prayed would never be written.
The drain that was a problem was replaced with a stent. The question now will be whether it will give her any relief. They pulled AFPs a couple days ago and it doubled to the high hundred thousands. Marcio ordered a CT that was done just before the stent procedure. All of her liver and abdomen mets have grown considerably in 4 weeks, plus there are so many more new ones. Likely the bile ducts are being squeezed by the tumors that have grown about 50% in her liver. She also has tumor surrounding the blood supply to the abdomen and is likely to start constricting blood flow. She has lost a lot of weight and has so little muscle.

I apologize for all the technical detail, but it is easier to write it this way

The pain has not eased in the 24 hours since placing the stent. Unless something drastic changes, we will likely be going home tomorrow. Everything medical she needs can be done at home, so we will work that out. Grandma and Grandpa are out from Tennessee right now, so there is lots for the boys to do to keep distracted.

Please keep praying for our little angel and sending the love. She is still fighting so hard and needs all the strength sent her way.

We will post as much as we can.
Dad.