I have just returned back home with Sam. She had the 8 hour infusion today. We left early this morning, 530 AM, to arrive at the hospital before 7AM. As usual, Sam was very hesitant to go into the back, where she is administered her Chemo. She attempts to hide under my chair, which is sad to see. The doctors are as compassionate as they can be with her.
Today, I did take her sister Taz with me. Taz stayed with me today as I worked from my step-fathers house. Always good to have the comfort of a Corgi around while working.
Good discussion with the Oncologist today... he really feels the treatment is working. But we are both only cautiously optimistic. With Lymphoma, the status can change in a hurry. We will assess in 6 weeks, three more treatments. AT that time we may pause and let her body take a Chemo break. We will address soon.
We did also take a few moments to view Sam's belly with the ultrasound machine. The liver and bladder all look good. It is neat to see. Had for me to decipher, but I was given a crash course. Which I appreciated.
I did mention that I read a story about another dog that had just passed. The dog lived with Lymphoma out four years. Then, passed on, but from Pneumonia, not Lymphoma. I hope we are this lucky. Sam is very much a fighter.
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