Last night we met with an infectious disease doctor (Dr. Ito) to discuss the results of a CT Scan that was performed on Clif that same day.
The findings were disappointing. There is a suspicious fungal/mold infection, a dense sort of tissue that is 2-3 inches in size in the left side of the left lung. Another bronchoscopy, using a thin needle this time, by an Interventional Radiologist, under a CT Scan will be performed today, assuming they get his platelets up to 50 artificially by adding several bags of platelets.
Please be praying that Clifs body reaches the 50 goal marker and that they get a good sample and are able to diagnose quickly and address with the correct antifungal/antibiotic.
When listening to Clifs lungs, he is clear, he has no diagnosed pathogens and their is no fluid. Everything actually sounds clean. But unfortunately a picture paints a different story. For the past 3 weeks, the CT Scans continue to reveal a growing concern of tissue in that left lung and all the antifungal/antiobiotics that we continue to introduce weekly are not defeating the enemy. We are addressing it quickly.
Clif felt very well all morning and was able to get some work done. By 2 in the afternoon, the nausea and its companion returned. Although saddened with the circumstance, we will continue on the battle field, dressed with our armor and prepared for the fight.
"I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in His word I put my hope." Psalm 130:5
The curve ball reference reminds me of the coaching we used to provide to our little leaguers...WAIT a little longer and DRIVE the ball into right field... Many times for extra bases. A curve ball starts at your head but quickly vanishes low and away. I am convinced that Clif will respond favorably and that this is just another small amount of adversity. We haven't reached three strikes. As long as we're swinging, we're playing!
ReplyDeleteMy best to you two and continued prayers for our favorite big leaguer!