Modified the rescue treatment

We have moved Sam to be under the direct care of a Veterinary Oncologist.  Much longer drive, but we feel it is worth it for Sam.   We wanted to make sure all the options were being explored.  She had a heavy dose of Chemo yesterday, an IV infusion, complete with a catheter, for 5 hours.  She took everything in stride, like she always does.  This. dog never ceases to amaze me.  I welled up again with tears when I had to leave her for the day.  She senses that she will be treated, poked and prodded.  And, she hates to leave my side.  She was somewhat groggy on the return trip home yesterday evening.  Once we arrived home, and her sister engaged with her, she was back to her normal Corgi self.

This treatment will go for 8 weeks, alternating medications every 2 weeks.  Our goal is to kick the cancer back into remission.  We are hoping for the best for this special Corgi.

3 week treatment schedule - working

Sam is doing very well on her rescue Chemo medication.  She has a treatment every three weeks now. Another round tomorrow.  It is an easier treatment for her as only an oral pill is administered.  But, she is still on the Prednisone, and the combo of both is definitely making her belly swollen.  It does not seem to be slowing her down much although, she still Fraps in the grass after the tennis balls and follows my every move when I am home.
We are Sam's diet to be 100% cooked food by Leslie and I.  We are also working with another vet, who has some Eastern medicine experience.  He has provided a diet, and some Chinese herbs for her to take. We think they are helping.  Sam also had some Acupuncture a couple weeks ago.  She did fine with it.  She did not even notice.
As I have said before, Sam will be afforded every single opportunity to fight her cancer.  I love seeing how good she is doing and how alert she always is.