Monday the 12th

They found 3 nodules in Tia's lungs over the weekend and they think she has a fungal infection by the way they presented on the scan and by the pain they are causing Tia. To be sure (and to determine what type of fungal infection it is), they are planning to do a CT guided biopsy tomorrow. Tia must be awake during that procedure and will only be under a local.

They also found an infection in her abdomen (CDIF) which is being treated with a broad spectrum anti-biotic. What this means is that everything (harvesting, going home, radiation) must be put on hold while we deal with these issues. So for now, it looks like we will be spending the holidays at City of Hope.

Tia is holding up as well as she can, but the lung infection is extremely painful. Everytime she breathes it causes her pain. She is trying to find a comfortable position, but it is difficult. Right now she is sitting upright in a chair and is resting.

Tomorrow is the biopsy and the MRI.

Thx, Jess
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