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Texts Between Mom and Stepmom


Texts to Diane (Mat’s Stepmom) Regarding the scan ordered to check the placement of the stent (see last blog post from Mat’s Journal).

He’s back….everything is in 
place…no details other than that.
Rec’d March 10


K
Sent March 10

Arpie is coming up in a bit if
you want to wait until later this
afternoon/evening.
Rec’d March 10


Am on way
Sent March 10

LATER THAT DAY


Dr has ordered an ultrasound of his 
abdomen. Worried about a clot. 
Will let you know when he goes.
Sent March 10



Yikes! Did he say what would
do if there is one?
Rec’d March 10


No. A clot can be so serious.
Sent March 10

Yep. Many ppl are praying 
and that’s what will make
a difference.
Rec’d March 10


Chaplain had just been here.
Sent March 10

Good
Rec’d March 10


Down at Radiology. Nurse said it 
may take awhile.
Sent March 10


K….waiting anxiously!
Rec’d March 10


Back in room, no word yet.
Sent March 10

Glad it’s over. Let us know
Rec’d March 10



Ok. I’m afraid he may have seen 
the tumor on the ultrasound.
Sent March 10


Dr Rashard showed
him the scan last week.
Rec’d March 10


Oh ok
Sent March 10

Your friend Michelle came
to waiting room and talked to
me. She is very nice.
Sent March 10




Awesome! She said she
would try to get down. She
is a very special person.
Rec’d March 10


No clot!!!
Sent March 10


Praise you Lord!!
Rec’d March 10

Yep. We should have some more 
answers tomorrow too. Don’t tell
Mat I told you…..I think I’ve been
muted.
Sent March 10


<:0>
Rec’d March 10

Any word from Dr. about today’s
game plan or other info?
Rec’d March 11


Primary came in today. Bill is down to 5.3! Pathologist and 
 medical oncologist coming in to talk about treatment options. He
will be transferred to their care.
Sent March 11


Medical Oncologist team member
says since his liver isn’t ready for
chemo they are going to use this 
time to take another biopsy of
tumor and bone marrow. More
info later today.
Sent March 11

Biopsy will not be today. 
Maybe tomorrow.
Sent March 11

Can you forward to Arpie and
Danielle since I am now restricted 
on what and who I can text.
Sent March 11


Certainly!! LOL Would have 
asked Mat but thought he may
be resting. Is he awake now?
Rec’d March 11


Yes.
Sent March 11


No fever last night but was
worn out from tests.
Sent March 11

Thx so much
Rec’d March 11

Doing paracentesis right now.
Hoping that will remove a large
amount of fluid from his body and 
 give him some relief. Chemo starts
this afternoon and a visit from the barber at 3.
Sent March 12

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