Treatment starts today

We are up early this AM.  I am working and sitting with the Corgis.  Sam could not have breakfast this AM, due to her treatment, that could cause nausea.  Sam is expressing her disapproval regarding not having breakfast.  Staring at me as if to say... "hey dad, you forgot to give me my more food".  We do have her breakfast in a bag that we will leave with the Doctor.    We have noticed a lump returning on her right shoulder.  This is sad to see, but expected I assume as the prednisone was only a temporary treatment.  Good that the treatment is starting today.

She will have a couple different IV Chemo treatments today.   She will stay with the Doctor all day.  He will be monitoring her.  This will be the pattern for many weeks.  I am happy this is being done on a Friday, to give Leslie and I the ability to monitor her through the weekend.  I am hoping she has minimal side effects.  I hate like hell to see this Corgi feeling bad.  As I mentioned earlier, she has had some rough medical times.  But, she always bounces back.  I hope with this round, she bounces back again.

We will be dropping Sam off shortly.  I am expecting this to be tough emotionally for me.  Tough to drop a pup off to then be administered a toxic substance that will make her feel poorly.  I have to keep my focus on a positive outcome in many weeks.  But right now, I feel very sorry for Sam.

I am immensely looking forward to picking her up later this afternoon.   After speaking with the Doctor yesterday afternoon, I felt comfort that he will be monitoring her closely.  Good guy, I am glad he stays in constant communication.