Today I went up to Hershey to have a chest X-Ray to check my lungs from the pneumonia I had. The doc looked at my x-ray and said everything looks fine, he was more concerned about a few bumps I have on my right forearm. I went to the dermatology doctor and he biopsied it: aka took a chunk out of it, he did however express he was not to0 concerned with the way it looked. I am feeling well and my counts should recover soon so I will be able to have visitors which I'm looking forward to.
I also found out today that I may have a new possible 10 out of 10 bone marrow match, my coordinator found this information out on Friday and is making steps to look into it. This just goes to show that people are added each day to the registry list and anyone is a possible match. Again the website for anyone who is interested in becoming a member of the bone marrow registry is www.marrow.org or Mindy is holding a drive in Lewisburg on Saturday May 17 from 11-3 at the First Presbyterian Church on Market street for all of you in the area. This drive is completely free of charge and requires only a cheek swab.
On Thursday Mindy, Mom, Dad, and myself are going to NY to consult with a doctor at Memorial Sloan Kettering. This is one of the best hospitals in the world for treating patients specifically with my disease. So I'm pretty stoked about this and hoping for good news. If everything goes well this may be the hospital I would go to have my transplant done.
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
6 comments:
hey derrick. just wanted to say hi. i havnt left a comment for awhile but i check your site all the time. glad to hear you are doing well and that you might have found a match. good luck going to new york. oh and congrats to you and mindy.
Stay Strong
Derrick - Ihave some friends in "high" places who gave the phone numbers to contact to see if there is a chance that you could be flown to NY free of charge. The numbers are:
Danville, PA - One Heart Mission:866-724-7227.
AND
Silver Springs, MD - Angel Flight:
800-296-3797.
Good luck. See you on May 17'th!
Love,
BIGGIE
Derrick,
It really sounds like things are going well for you. I definitely hope that they find the match for you and that you continue to get healthier and healthier. Take care and keep smiling.
i am continuously praying everyday for you in hopes that thing will get easier, and that they are able to find a 10 out of 10 match for you! it's amazing how prayers can be answered!
hope you have a safe ride to new york and i wish you the best of luck with the information that you will receive from the doctors at Sloan Kettering!
you are and always will be in my prayers!
Love
Molly U
Derrick,
Best wishes! We'll keep you in our prayers. Your strong desire to "fight on", strong Faith in God, and strong network of family and friends are the keys to winning this fight.
I'm a high school classmate of your father's and worked during the summers with your mom way back in the 1970's at the ECP. Could you post or email information on where we can send a donation to help out with expenses? (I live out of state. My email address is mhullinger@endurancecap.net)
Best regards and best wishes,
Mike Hullinger
Glad to hear they found a 10 point match. I'm sure there are many ups and downs, but always keep your hopes up.
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