Xanadu is enrolled in a research trial at UC Davis. I have to administer aerosolized chemotherapy drugs twice a week for 6 months. We’ve had three treatments and it is getting easier each time.
Fortunately, Xan is the best patient! He is so tolerant of this – I think this dog would let me do anything to him. He completely trusts me, which is a major plus when it comes to inhaled chemo. I have to hold a plastic bag around his muzzle for approximately 40 minutes. We take 2-3 breaks each session so he can have fresh air and take sips of water.
I have no idea if this treatment is doing anything for Xan. Next Monday, we will have a new set of chest x-rays taken to see if there is any change to the tumors in his lungs. The last films showed three spots, one was quite large. So far, Xan is showing no symptoms related to the lung mets.
Xandu…you are so handsome…even with that inhaler mask!So very brave too! I sincerely hope you hear good news on your Xrays!