Hello to everyone. As of today, I am doing very well. I feel so much better. The antiboitic they have me on for the pulmonary edima is working wonders. As for surgery to take out my med port because of the blood clot, the surgeon and oncologist have opted on waiting until my PET scan on January 28th to be sure I am cancer free. (As we all know I will be) The reason for waiting is if by some chance I still have some cancer remaining and additional treatment is needed, then another port will not have to be put in. The current port has effected a bigger, main vein to the heart and they do not want to take a chance in taking that out and then having to put another port in the other side resulting in the other main vein being effected also. My health issues are greater taking out the port and putting in another than just taking lovanox to thin my blood and control the blood clot. (it really sucks though, cause I have to give myself shots in the stomach...which doesn't feel too good) I know all this seems confusing, but I am confident in my doctors and I know they have my best interest at heart. They all are keeping very close tabs on me. On to Jaron...he started his treatment on Monday. His treatment consists pretty much the same as me except his chemo is not as aggresive. His cell counts will most likely be affected,he may feel some nausia and tiredness, and he may have some chills; however, the effects are a lot less. I am very thankful for that. He was pretty nervous when he began treatment, but as time goes on, it will get better. He will have treatement every Monday for 4-6 hours for 4-weeks, then they will do another PET scan and at that time we will know if he needs additional treatment. I am thankful everyday for the people in my life. The outpouring of support has been amazing and we truly are blessed for knowing each and every one of you. We love you all!!

Hello All....this is Patti. Just wanted to update everyone on Matt and what we can expect for the week. If you didn't already know, Matt was in the emergency room on Monday night cause he was having a hard time breathing. After some unsettling news, as of today, this is what we know. Matt has Pulmonary edema (excess fluid in the lungs), not cancer in his lungs as first diagnosed at the hospital. We are VERY greatful for that news. Pulmonary edema makes it very hard for him to breath and it can be very painful...which it is. Also, he has a blood clot in his arm. The oncologists feel that the med port is the culprit for the clot and are scheduling him for surgery to have it removed. Hopefully, they can get everything organized so he can get in there ASAP. Matt is feeling better, but he still is struggling with talking cause he has to take shallow breaths frequently. As for all of you that have sent your prayers.......THANK YOU. I also want to send out a special thanks to my family. They were coming out of the woodwork when Matt went to the emergency room. I think the "Capron" group took over the hospital waiting room. As for all our friends and family that have been there for us through this whole ordeal.....we love you all and will never forget what you have done for us. I want to send each of you a hug and kiss. You all will never know how much you mean to us. All I can say is LOVE YOU AND THANKS FOR EVERYTHING.