That is how this week has been. We found out yesterday that indeed Max does have lymphoma. His cancer is located in the lymph nodes around his chest. It has not spread which is good but he is considered stage IV. It is T-cell lymphoma which is worse than the other kind. Great.
We started his chemotherapy today and he seems better than he has in a while. My Maxy-boy is back for a while at least. We decided to treat it because we are not ready to lose him and dogs apparently usually tolerate chemo very well. We should know if he is responding in a week or two. If he does and we can get it into remission, we could possibly have another year or two with him (hopefully longer!) We have pet insurance so at least the cost is not a hinderance.
This just sucks. I don't know how else to describe it. At least we know what we are dealing with and we can start fixing it. I just really pray that this works. I love that boy. He is an incredible dog.
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- Leigh Anna
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- I am a 31 yr. old freelance graphic designer who is not ready for the whole kids/family/life thing. I am very happily married and we both still feel like we are in our early 20s. I have a hard time just giving in to the fact that I am not. While most of my friends are settling down, I sometimes feel like I am just getting started in this conundrum of life thing. I want to be more than I am and I am working toward that goal. I feel like there is so much more out there than what I have experienced. Keep reading my posts and you'll see where the next few years will take me!
3 comments:
I'm so sorry. We will be praying hard for Max that he goes into remission and feels better soon!!!
ihope all goes well with the treatments. I will say a prayer for Max.... your other mom ..theresa jester
awww... thanks theresa! It is so good to hear from you! I miss you!
Carmen, thanks for your prayers too...it means so much to us!
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