Hunter LiveStrong

THE BEGINNING

January of 2007 we found a small lump on Hunters back located just under the skin, between the shoulder blades. The doctor told us it was a fatty tumor or sebaceous cyst, and it would get bigger, then smaller and go away. If it grew, or bothered him we could have it removed. June 27th it was removed in surgery and on July 3 we were back for a check up of the area and were told he had, cancer, Ewing's Sarcoma PNET (of the soft tissue surrounding the bone). A year of Chemo was started, which consisted being in the hospital every 21 days for 6 or 3 days at a time. He underwent a second surgery in October 2007 to clear the margins. On May 27th of 2008 he finished chemo and was "Cancer Free".

He was scanned and examined on regular intervals and his last clear scans were on August 19th 2009. October 28th 2009 we noticed a lump in the original tumor location. After a biopsy on October 29th, we were told the next day that the cancer has returned. The central line was put back in his chest on November 2nd and a series of tests have begun to determine the extent of the disease. Please view "posting" dated November 7, 2009 for treatment plan...

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Home from SECOND Chemo Treatment

Hunter came home late Saturday night from his second Chemo treatment. During this treatment they tried a new anti-nausea medication (Ememd). Hunter seemed to do a lot better this time. They are not sure if he did better because of the new medication or because they had to reduce the strength of one of the Chemo's (Carboplatin) by 20% because it was causing damage to his kidneys. We are "hoping" to keep him extremely hydrated so that it will hopefully help heal the kidneys before his next Chemo treatment. Hunter did have a blood transfusion before he left the hospital and I'm sure that there will be more to follow this week, along with platelets.

The next scheduled appointment is to see the surgeon on the 21st of December. We are told that they are "planning" to hopefully do surgery on the 29th to remove the tumor and clear the margins. We will know more of their plans when we attend the meeting on the 21st.

ALL of our Love and Appreciation for YOUR Continued SUPPORT.....

The Herrick Family

Thanks for those who came to visit Hunter, it really does help pass the time!!!