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...

What is Ewing's Sarcoma and Stem Cell Bone Marrow?

Ewing's sarcoma
http://www.cancerindex.org/ccw/faq/ewings.htm#q1


Stem cell

This was posted on the sidewalk at Tour De France

This was posted on the sidewalk at Tour De France
THANK YOU to Debbi Ortego for doing this for Hunter <3

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Friday Scope

Bronchoscope found some blood in his lungs most likely from his platelets being so low. Lung tissue looked healthy and samples were taken and sent to the lab. Fever was still a problem starting the day with 105.8 and staying most of the day at 103.5ish. He did get cleaned up and it seemed to wake him a little and he ate a small amount of applesauce and broth. He was given several units of blood, platelets, plasma and it seemed to help the blood pressure. Cool wet towels helped bring his fever down some and made him more comfortable.

Thanks for all the support,
The Herricks
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4 comments:

  1. LoReMarch 6, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    We are all here for you Hunter, praying and keeping good thoughts. We think of you everyday and know God is going to help you through this ugly fight! Stay strong sweetie and know we are all here pulling for you and looking forward to you coming home soon. All our Love to you all!!
    Bill, Trish, Jovani, Dyllan and Kyra

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  2. AnonymousMarch 6, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    hunter just wanted to tell you that i love you man and i pray everything for you gets a lot better so we can hang out and you can come watch our games. were all thinking about you on that field every second of the game.
    love
    Zack Ortiz

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  3. UnknownMarch 6, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    Hunter,
    We have never met you but feel that we know you very well. Keep fighting and kick this disease in the butt. You are in our prayers.
    Your friends
    The Comerford Irish Dance Crew

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  4. The Bica'sMarch 7, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    Hunter
    We are praying for you and your family everyday. You have the fight in you - keep it up. You and your family are not alone in this fight.
    Love,
    The Bica Family

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