James was able to get some sleep last night, he is eating well and had another walk around the hall. The chest tube (for drainage) will come out tomorrow. He's made best friends with the pain pump button!

We have had some updates from the doctor's this morning. The overnight stain is negative for a Thymoma tumor, so we still have no definite answer.

They are scratching their heads at this point. They are now going to need to send this out for review which he said could take two weeks or more. The tumor has some normal cells, which is good but it is behaving like a malignant tumor, with the location, how it's invading other organs, the growing size, among other factors. The tissue samples don't match with other characteristics of the tumor. The doctor said there are going to be others who will want to take a look at this thing. The doctors are hopeful they can eventually put a name and firm diagnosis on the tumor.  

At this point whatever it may be, they feel strongly that it is possibly a low grade malignancy which will respond well to treatment. GOOD NEWS!

We will meet with Oncology in about four weeks once James has healed from the surgery to discuss treatment.

We have faith this will all work out for the good, we are strong and optimistic, we feel all of your prayers and love.

THANK YOU...