Thursday, May 8, 2008

back at hershey for recovery

Derrick's blood counts bottomed out early Weds morning and he started running a low grade fever. After consulting with the docs at Hershey it was decided the best course of action was for Derrick to be admitted to hershey. This will permit him to be treated with the antibiotics that he needs and also to get infused with platelets and blood as needed. His immune system is pretty much wiped out so he has felt tired & achey & had a fever the past two days. His spirit remains high as he is aware that this is not an unusual side effect of his treatment.

Dad

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hey Derrick, sorry to hear your not feeling too hot. Hope you get better this weekend :)

<3 Pam

Unknown said...

D,
Stay strong buddy! I look forward to seeing you next weekend for the drive. We have made alot of connections for you up this way for the drive and your trip to NYC so I look forward to sharing all that info with you. Always keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!

Scott and Roz

Anonymous said...

derrick, get better soon. we have a very important flyers game to be at on thursday!!! game 4! you, mindy, pop-pop, and i. we'll show you guys the ropes. :-)

love,
nicole