Update

Dr. Lynch was very encouraging again, and will start Kara on a new drug that has been shown to be effective with neuroendocrine cancer. This drug crosses the blood-brain barrier, so it has an effect on tumor growth in the brain. It is a pill that Kara can take by mouth. Kara will also continue to receive Avastin by IV. Kara will meet with the radiotherapist, Dr. Tea, who will evaluate the scans and determine whether Novalis should be used on the spots on her liver and the spot on the lymph node near her spleen. There is no tumor activity in her brain or in her lung, which is very good news.

Emma and Luke have Vacation Bible School this week, and Kara goes with them and helps out with snacks. Emma and Luke love to see her there. They spend a lot of time at the pool -- Emma is quite a swimmer, and Luke is swimming farther and farther. Aunt Katie is there with them this week, and they are getting a kick out of spending time with her.

Kara, Matt, and the kids went to Seaworld over the Memorial Day weekend, and they had a great time. Uncle John and Aunt Carrie joined them, and they had a memorable weekend. The kids loved seeing all the animals at Seaworld, and Kara even tried out one of the roller coasters.

Praises:
- Thank you God for another encouraging meeting with Dr. Lynch.
- Thank you God for the promising new drug.
- Thank you God for the continued prayers and support for Kara from so many.

Prayer Requests:
- Please pray that Dr. Tea has encouraging news for Kara.
- Please pray that this new treatment plan is successful.
- Please pray that Kara tolerates the new drug well.
- Please pray that the cancer be eradicated from Kara's body, permanently.

Thank you.