Toto had her sutures removed today and suddenly I feel as if 20 pounds was lifted from my shoulders! Her incision looks great and the vet was very pleased as well. There’s some dried blood that must be 10-14 days old so I cannot WAIT to give her a bath. 🙂 We discussed chemo and protocol with the vet and, as I’ve stated previously, the chosen chemo for Toto at this point is CCNU. Guess what? It’s pretty cheap! AND we get to give it at home! Whew…..I hadn’t been clear on that. I knew it was by mouth and not IV but I didn’t know we were going to be able to give it ourselves. We will stick with CCNU until we’re finished with the cycle or until Toto’s body won’t let us any longer. She had her first dose (8 fairly large capsules!) today about 2 hours ago and so far, so good. I’m keeping my fingers (and her paws) crossed that all goes well and that her WBC count and hemoglobin stay up for the duration! Some of her cutaneous cancerous lesions are notably larger in recent days so I’m happy we’re finally started on this chemo!
Some have said Toto isn’t a statistic. I agree. She’s my dog, my friend, my sweet pretty girl. 🙂 She’s not your everyday, normal golden retriever. She’ll be the exception…not the rule.
yeaaaaaaaa Toto!!!
Isn’t it a great feeling to have those itchy stitches gone!!!!
I think we should celebrate…. with ice cream!!
yes… I am off to get a cone!!!!!
You need to get one too!!
Ditto the c e idea!! And ot that silly surgery cne either……we’re talking good, gooey ice cream cone!!
You rock Toto! You’ll be making your own rules and whoop some butt!! Yeah, you’re gentle, very pretty and sweet AND you are one strong fighter!
Cheap chemo? At home? Heck yeah!!!
Now, get on with all the loving and spoiling and outrageous joy you can get! And I’m pretty darn sure you are already doing that just fine!
We love your updates so keep ’em coming!
Good job everyone! CONGRATULATIONS ON STITCHES OUT too!
(((((((hugs and applause)))))))
Sally and Happy Hannah
Oh Toto, I’ll bet you feel so much better now! Shooter is on Lomustine/CCNU. The effects seem to peak about a week after you give the pills. After his first treatment he got a severe infection and was very anemic a week out. Now my vet puts him on antibiotics at the same time and he’s had no more bad reactions. Just watch for the signs, but hopefully Toto will fly right thru.
Luanne and Shooter
Fantastic feeling to get those stitches out for both of you! It’s great your able to treat her at home. Keep going strong, will look for updates.
Esther and Snoop
Good luck on Chemo 🙂 We’re all rooting for Toto!!
Ohhh Toto! I love this pic and REALLY love hearing how everything is going so well. WOOHOO! Time for a pawty!