Update

      First thing that needs to be said is that Mitchell's fever seems to be under control. After two and half days of  three different antibiotics, he is feeling better. It is great to seem him laughing, doing art projects, leaving his room for walks, and most of all, trying to figure out April Fools jokes he can play on his nurses.
      Today Mitchell was visited by a team member on the surgical team. Then hours later he was visited by the entire surgical team including the main surgeon. After he examined Mitchell's physical condition and Mitchell's CT scans, he and the oncologist discussed a game plan for Mitchell. Together they determined that Mitchell definitely has some sort of infection, and that his tumor/mass needs to be biopsied.
       The treatment for the infection consists of zero foods, minimal clear liquids, continue all three of the antibiotics, and a IV nutritional bag. He needs to let both his stomach and intestines rest. By doing all of this his entire G.I. track can heal.
      The biopsy surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, he will remain in the hospital until the surgery. They are keeping him in the hospital so they can monitor his abdomen. The next three days will be healing internally and preparing for his surgery. Most of his numbers are raising, so he is defiantly on the road to recovery.

***Thank you everyone for your continued support, it sure makes the detours in our journey easier to deal with***

updates will continue as we learn more......