5:00 a.m: alarm
5:50 a.m: on the road to UC Davis
8:30 a.m: Xanadu goes back to get ready
10:00 a.m: chemo begins
4:00 p.m. I receive a call that he has finished treatment
7:00 p.m: I arrive home in San Jose
Overall, today’s initial infosamide treatment went well. They pumped 5 liters of fluid through Xanadu, and even though he went out 6 times, he still peed on his bed. An accident at age 12? He hasn’t had an accident in YEARS. At least they washed it for me!
He did great through the treatment. But when it came time to xray his lungs,an additional spot was found, and it is quite large. I only spoke with the vet student about the xrays, so I am not going to stress over it. We will start the inhaled portion of the chemo on Wednesday. I need to buy my mask tomorrow.
Dr. Rodriguez gave me a copy of the original journal article. Here is the online link if you are interested in learning more about the trial: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2888930/
For now, Xan is resting peacefully. He has the right idea!
Lisa & Xanadu
Rio and I are sooo rooting for Xan. Hang in there buddy. Be strong. All our best juju is being sent your way!
Rio’s Mom
Wow, long day. Hang in there Xanadu! You are doing a great service to Tripawds everywhere by participating in this trial and sharing the details. Thank you.
He looks so sweet. I hope this works for him and you have a lot more, great time together. Sending good vibes.
Jackie & Abby