Relapse
2008-10-10 14:46 Filed in: Beau's
lymphoma treatment
I
just got home from South Paws; Beau’s lymphoma has
relapsed. :-(
After consultation with his oncologist, we’ve decided to try the same CHOP chemo treatment again, but without the really bad stuff (cytoxan) that caused his bladder problems last time. The doctor says that this is the best course of treatment.
Basically, as long as it works, we keep trying it. We all know that someday the chemo will likely cease being effective, but we keep trying.
The positive news is that Beau remains happy and his appetite is still...rigorous. As long as the tail is wagging, I can’t give up on him. I want to afford him every opportunity to be as happy as he can for as long as he can.
So, it’s back on the chemo. But, in a couple weeks, he’ll get another OBX vacation to enjoy. I hope we’ll have plenty of running on the beach moments there to savor and appreciate.
Arooooos,
Ken
After consultation with his oncologist, we’ve decided to try the same CHOP chemo treatment again, but without the really bad stuff (cytoxan) that caused his bladder problems last time. The doctor says that this is the best course of treatment.
Basically, as long as it works, we keep trying it. We all know that someday the chemo will likely cease being effective, but we keep trying.
The positive news is that Beau remains happy and his appetite is still...rigorous. As long as the tail is wagging, I can’t give up on him. I want to afford him every opportunity to be as happy as he can for as long as he can.
So, it’s back on the chemo. But, in a couple weeks, he’ll get another OBX vacation to enjoy. I hope we’ll have plenty of running on the beach moments there to savor and appreciate.
Arooooos,
Ken
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