03/01/06 - Hannah had a CAT scan today that revealed a fluid mass in her abdomen below her diaphram. Unsure of what the mass is doctors will be further investigating with an ultrasound later tonight or early tomorrow morning. They did not want to speculate. The mass is in direct placement of where Hannah's speen was. Hannah remains in extreme pain, even when her abdomen is touched lightly. The CAT scan also revealed that Hannah has thickening of the walls in her bowels/intestines. She has been having diarrhea and vomitting++. She also has some type of infection in her bowels. Hannah has been receiving blood transfusions almost daily and this evening was given another platelet transfusion in case something unexpected was to happen this evening and she had to go to the O.R. If the ultrasound is inconclusive Hannah may have to go back to the operating room and have the doctors reopen her incision to determine what type of mass is present. Hannah is being sedated with pain medication to keep her comfortable. When she is awake she is crying most of the time in pain. HANNAH, IF ONLY WE COULD TAKE AWAY YOUR PAIN WE WOULD. WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!! YOU HAVE SUCH AMAZING STRENGTH!! Hannah is NOT ALLOWED to have anything to eat or drink until futher investigation. She is on TPN (total parental nutrition) a supplement given through her central line. Hannah is on 2 antibiotics for the central line infection that LOOKS LIKE it is clearing up. HOORAY! She may need to receive more antibiotics for the bowel/intestine infection once determined. Hannah is supposed to start her next round of chemotherapy on March 16th IF her counts are OKAY! That will only be decided closer to the date. REST PEACEFULLY HANNAH AND KEEP UP YOUR STRENGTH. WE WILL PRAY FOR COMFORT AND HEALING FOR YOU!!!!