Today we met with Dr. Chue and Dr. Reilly. We also reviewed the addendum report from the UW PET scan. It appears that although Jon's tumors have shrunk the two large ones remain in the right lobe of the liver, one of which is in close proximity to the major vessel. Jon had a CT scan today and we meet with Dr. Goswami next Friday. In light of the new information, Dr. Chue is deferring to Dr. Goswami for the next step. There are two choices for the liver; the Y90 isotopes or chemoembolization with would pump chemo directly into the liver and cauterize the blood vessels to the largest tumor. He is also still a candidate for Radiofrequency Ablation for the one small tumor remaining in the left lobe of his liver and the small tumor in his lung. Dr. Chue also started the paperwork on the Lenolitamide which is an immune booster as well as a therapeutic agents that destroys the blood supply to the tumors. Jon will remain on that between any other treatments.

Jon's been feeling pretty good and has had one weight lifting session and two walks up Lakeland Hills. He also went GOLFING with Howard on Wednesday...never thought I'd see the day!! His blood work is improving and he plans on jeeping with Levi on Saturday, then both being home on Sunday to celebrate Father's Day and Levi's birthday. Elizabeth just finished finals and Kelsey will wrap up the school year next week. It's been a rough semester for both of them and I will be glad when summer comes.