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Originally Posted by Lisa and Pic  Thanks everyone for checking in to see how Buster is doing. It was a long day yesterday at MedVet for the little guy.
According to he oncologist vet, Buster responded to the first chemo (cyclophosphamide) and he has some shrinking of his enlarged lymph nodes. That is the good news and I imagine that is why is coughing is much, much better.
However, his platelet count had decreased, which could be caused by the chemotherapy or it could be that the lymphoma is in his bone marrow. Because of the low platelet count the vet said that the drug Doxorubicin would not be given until next week. Instead they gave him Elspar - asparaginase subcutaneously.
I am keeping my fingers crossed that this chemo is going to keep him feeling comfortable for awhile.
I know that this is not about me, but about this sweet boy... However I have to admit that I am struggling with my emotions today and just want Buster's time to be happy.... |
Again I am so sorry
. I am glad he responded well with the chemo and do hope that continues! One of my dogs was on Doxorubicin a few months ago when he got very sick and his Platelets were VERY low. He responded to that medicine very well! Buster is in my thoughts
