Sunday

Hi everyone

Sorry it's taken a few days since the last one.

I went to see him at St Bart's yesterday so it's easier for me to say what's going on now. The staff are brilliant and the hospital has a good atmosphere as far as hospitals go.

Matt started a mild form of Chemotherapy on Friday and changed to the stronger form yesterday. He will be taking this first course for ten days so I think he should be finished around the 27th December until his next course. The medicine has already started taking effect; Matt was unwell during the night and his temperature was up but today his temperature decreased. As did his white blood count, which is good news. He is very tired and weak so therefore not in the mood for visitors at the moment. However, I'll be sure to mention when he's feeling up to it again.

While I was visitng yesterday, my blood was tested in order to check compatibilty. I will find out on Monday/Tuesday whether I'm compatible for transplants (ie. Bone Marrow)

My dad texted me earlier saying "Side effects are beginning. But Matt can still smile". Just another exapmle of Matt's optimism and cheer.

If anyone has any questions or can't get through on the phone, don't hesitate to email us and we'll get back to you asap: theknellfamily@gmail.com

Thanks again for all your support

xxx