Our Basset's Lymphoma - Second-Third Treatments

Going in for Week 2 of Chase's 19 week chemotherapy treatment, we were causiously optimistic and excited.  The first treatment really seemed to make a difference in his energy level, lymph nodes (that I can feel) and overall well being.  Just look at his beaming reports going into Week 2 :)    

A kind gentleman at the vet hospital with his dog even said how gorgeous Chase is :)  A compliment can really brighten a day. 

Chase's side effects were again minimal.  This past week his energy level has come and gone.  Though, he did manage to growl at me once and also steal a cupcake right out of a sweet little four year old's hand causing her to cry.  SO - there are some signs he is definitely feeling himself!

For some reason, I did not think he had a dramatic improvement after week 2 and heading to week 3.  Here are the exerpts from today's evaluation:

Not bad, but not as exciting as last week's evaluation. 

He's laying on the couch with me as I type this.  Today's treatment went well.  Gumby went this time for the first time.  She said it was fun.  She enjoys taking part in what goes on with the family.  She always helps me take his bandaid off when we get back home.  I asked them how he does for his treaments and they said really well.  He does great for the exams but does not like the IV.  He yelps a lot and they do muzzle him for safety, which is okay.  He's a trooper.

He's been a part of our family for nine years.  I am glad we have chosen to help him fight this war.  While, he may not win the war, there are many battles that he will fight and win along the way.  It seems strange to think that he will not get better.  We hope to get remission for a while and want the best possible outcome, but we know our time is limited.  We are prolonging his life for us all to enjoy.  We are helping him have more time ...


More time for baths by loved ones...

More time for front porch sittin...

More time for scent sniffin...

More time for his all time favorite activity in the world ever...



 

Isn't more time all anyone wants?