Jorah update

[5PotatoChips]

Rachel and I are going to give the chemo a try with Jorah. Fortunately, we'll be able to do it completely through our vet office! Our vet has already ordered the meds, (I think he knew what our decision was going to be before we did. ) We are going to take this one day at time and see how she responds. She has a tumor near the joint of her back right leg that is causing her some pain right now. We switched to a different pain med, but one of the signs the chemo is working will be if her lameness decreases and the tumor shrinks. (The disease is in other places too, but her back leg is the only spot causing her pain.)

If anyone has any suggestions, please feel free!

 

[Angela]

I have no suggestions but am glad you are going to try the chemo. Hugs and keep us informed.

 

[mcme]

Hoping for great results for her!

 

[lmfoltyn]

Love her through the process and I am hoping the meds all work well for a longer stay here on this earth with you...biggest of hugs...

 

[NinaA]

Just something to keep in mind. We had a Labrador who was 13 1/2 years old and was diagnosed with multiple cancers and not expected to live out the month. One tumor on her spleen was the size of a softball. She lasted 18 months longer. While this was wonderful for us, it was not hard to tell when her time was up as she went downhill really fast. So I would say be aware and follow your gut. Moonlight was given a few days but lasted a month. So I would say that you should enjoy every moment.

 

[hsemko]

I'm praying all goes well and the pain decreases significantly.

 

[Alicia]

Wishing you the best. We have something in common besides our love for the breed. Both our newfs are going through chemo. Rocky is about to get dose number 4. He is responding well so far.

 

[Lori]

Glad you are able to do the chemo at your vet. My mom's dog did very well with the treatments. I pray Jorah does too!

 

[5PotatoChips]

I am so glad to hear that Rocky is responding well, Alicia! If you have any tips please let me know. Thank you everyone for your good thoughts and prayers! I will keep you all posted on how Jorah does.

 

[victoria1140]

Metronomic chemotherapy may be worth checki g out

 

[Bailey Boy]

Good thoughts for Jorah that the chemo works quickly and she starts feeling pain free.