04/01/2010
by Michael Wells A very short entry tonight; Brady is doing just a little better than yesterday but this is nothing to shout about. The only “good news” is Brady does not have slapped face syndrome. But the bad part of that news is the doctors still are not exactly sure what is causing his intense rash. I am taking tomorrow off and will be relieving Sherrie and her Mom for the week-end. I will up-date everyone on Brady’s condition tomorrow; until then continue praying, hugging and think about Brady.by Sherrie Wells Brady had yet again another difficult day. The itchy rash got worse and went from small red dots to huge red blotches. Then, about a half hour ago I noticed purple areas. They have ruled out slapped cheek syndrome. They are between engraftment syndrome and an allergic reaction to one of his many antibiotics. They switched antibiotics earlier in the day. Regarding the new purple areas, the doctor is not sure and is having a colleague come in to look at them tonight. In the meantime, two nurses evaluated him and said it looks like just a “part of the chemo process”. Last night he split his lip open again because he was scratching his face so hard. He rubs his eyes and pulls at his ears. His entire body is swollen up. He is uncomfortable, itchy, and in pain. On a brighter note, no vomiting or fevers today! Tonight’s wish is that if you have never signed Brady’s guestbook, please take a moment to do so now. It will mean the world to Michael and I to have everyone sign at least one time before Easter. We cherish what you have to say and feel that your words help to keep us going. Brady is going through the toughest part now and his journal is our connection to all of you. Hugs & Love from Brady…
“8 Years Later—Still No Cure for Pediatric Cancer” is a series of posts revisiting the journal kept by Sherrie and Michael Wells during the cancer diagnosis and treatment of their son, Brady Michael. Hopefully these entires will provide an understanding of the journey families face when dealing with these horrific diseases and of the important work the Hugs for Brady Foundation does.