Home From Last ICE Chemo..

We got home on Tuesday night from out last ICE Chemo treatment at Kaiser. He had a few ups and downs durning his treatment but we are now home and that's behind him. He did catch a cold while he was there which I'm sure didn't help. He doesn't have anymore "planned" stays at the Kaiser Hospital unless something comes up in the future. When you know you are saying good-bye to some of the people who have truly made such an impact in your life and your son's life it's one of those bitter/sweet things. We are happy to be done with that phase in his treatment but we have made some amazing friends in the nurses and doctors there. There is no way to THANK them for all the love, support and care that they have shown to Hunter and our family.

This treatment really seems to get the best of Hunter. His counts will be going down in the days ahead of him and he will be getting blood and platelet transfusions. He will also have to do a lot of tests before he goes into City of Hope, those will begin around March 8th. He is scheduled to go to City of Hope on the 28th of March. We will keep you posted as this gets closer.

THANK YOU for all of your,
LOVE, SUPPORT, AND PRAYERS..
The Herrick Family

CHEMO Time...

Hunter is going in for his last round of ICE Chemo Treatment. This will be a six day treatment at Kaiser. This ICE treatment really kicks Hunters butt and I'm sure that he will need many blood and platelet transfusions when this is over. When this treatment is over Hunter will begin many tests and procedures to begin his stem cell replacement. This process will take about two to three weeks and then he will begin his treatment at City of Hope. We are assuming it will be somewhere around the middle to end of March. The stem cell replacement will be about 30 to 45 days. Hunter will undergo an aggressive round of Chemo treatment and when the time is right they will begin replacing his stem cells. He will be in an isolated room, and he will not be able to have visitors for at least the first three weeks. When he is able to have visitors they will have to be 18 years old. This will be a long journey for Hunter but we believe with all of our hearts that he will be stronger when he comes to the end of this road.

As long as Hunter's counts are good and nothing comes up, he will be able to be at the Dance Fundraiser on Saturday the 27th...

Love and Prayers to ALL..
The Herrick Family

Home SWEET Home..

We are home from the hospital, and it couldn't be a minute too soon. It was a longggg week filled with many blood, and platelet transfusions, along with some unplanned events that were not too much fun for Hunter. Needless to say he is extremely glad to be home! The doctors want to keep an eye on his infection and make sure that his counts continue to rise on his own and then they will decide on when Chemo will take place. We are praying for possible admit on Thursday..which will let him out in time to attend the fundraiser that so many are working so hard on..

Thank you for ALL of your LOVE and SUPPORT..
The Herrick Family

Back In The Hospital..

Hunter had to go back into the hospital today due to LOW LOW counts that caused an infection. He has had four blood and three platelet transfusions since his last Chemo treatment and still needing more!! His doctors wanted to get IV Antibiotics into him as well as around the clock care. They want to make sure to keep a close eye on his counts and they felt this was the best way to do everything that needed to be done for him. The hospital is the LAST place that Hunter wants to be at these days, the days and nights are long and each day seems to be as the last. We are praying for a quick recovery, although the next Chemo Treatment is soon to follow....

Our Continued LOVE and Appreciation to ALL....
The Herrick Family