tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333583184278468909.post4759376186427554340..comments2023-03-28T04:43:50.960-06:00Comments on Holly's Blog: DevastatedKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02583382547632638871noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333583184278468909.post-57965256014707022612015-07-27T08:23:01.791-06:002015-07-27T08:23:01.791-06:00Hi Lara, Sorry for my late reply, I was off the co...Hi Lara, Sorry for my late reply, I was off the computer all weekend. Because you posted your comments anonymously I can't email you, so I thought I'd just reply here for now. But you can email me at huckhoundsagility@gmail.com as I would love to talk. <br /><br />I'm not familiar with Cytoxan. Holly's treatment protocol choices for metronomic chemotherapy (as per her oncology vet at WSU) were Chlorambucil, Cyclophosphamide or Lomustine. I chose the Chlorambucil because of the low chance for minor side effects, even though it's the most expensive. Some dogs can't tolerate this one (vomiting and diarrhea) and have to take a different drug instead. The later two had side effects that concerned me, so I hope I don't have to put her on either. We are 2 weeks into the Chlorambucil and she's doing just fine on it so far.<br /><br />I give her Novox (i.e. Rimadyl) as needed for discomfort in the leg, and it's usually only needed after lots of activity. Her Oncology vet at WSU said we didn't have to give the Novox directly with the Chemo unless it was needed right now. So I'm wondering what your vet said about giving the Metacam with the Chemo drugs...mostly the why. <br /><br />Looking forward to talking!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02583382547632638871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333583184278468909.post-23454580532945207032015-07-26T16:25:23.578-06:002015-07-26T16:25:23.578-06:00Hi Kim, I'm not terribly savvy with blogs, ple...Hi Kim, I'm not terribly savvy with blogs, please let me know if there is some way I should know how to email you through here. Started Rudy back on the metacam today, very low dose, plan to start cytoxan tomorrow. Totally nervous. Hope you and Holly are having a good weekend!! Lara 😊Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333583184278468909.post-1286020431080495192015-07-25T14:40:25.040-06:002015-07-25T14:40:25.040-06:00Hi Kim, thanks so much for writing back, that is s...Hi Kim, thanks so much for writing back, that is so fantastic about Hollys tumor having shrunk! Was it fairly large to start with? Rudy has one that is 5 cm and some other ones that popped up after surgery. I would love to email with you, it is so hard finding people to connect with on this topic, I see a lot more discussions for breed specific, etc but haven't found many, which is why I was glad to find your last night! Our metronomic protocol which we planned to start today but I still wanted to think about it uses metacam and cytoxan, interesting Holly is receiving Chlorambucil. Hope to email ASAP with you! LaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333583184278468909.post-11305926895391705662015-07-25T06:07:49.270-06:002015-07-25T06:07:49.270-06:00I'm so sorry to hear about your pup. Finding i...I'm so sorry to hear about your pup. Finding information about myxosarcoma is difficult, isn't it? If it helps you to know, Holly has been on metronomic chemotherapy for 2 weeks now and the tumor has shrunk so much that its totally invisible to the eye or touch. And she so far hasn't had any side effects from the drug. She's as normal as she ever. She's on chlorambucil. Feel free to email me, I would love to chat with someone else about their experiences with all this.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02583382547632638871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333583184278468909.post-32858071144294175082015-07-24T19:34:20.564-06:002015-07-24T19:34:20.564-06:00I am so sorry to hear about your beautiful Holly. ...I am so sorry to hear about your beautiful Holly. I found your story while researching myxosarcomas and metronomic chemo, as my schnauzer is going through all this as well. He had surgery for the myxosarcoma in mid May, we did not do radiation, and the tumor/s returned within five weeks. We are devastated and now planning to start him on the metronomic chemo protocol tomorrow morning but I have so many reservations about trying this. This disease is brutal. Sending you very best wishes for success with the metronomic chemo and for many many more good days with your beautiful girl. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333583184278468909.post-55381530900874814392015-07-10T22:22:08.685-06:002015-07-10T22:22:08.685-06:00Thank you for telling us. I have an inkling how ha...Thank you for telling us. I have an inkling how hard it was for you to write this post. Love her for every instant that you can. While it's an incredibly hard time, it also can be a time of great insight into Holly's heart and into yours. I will be thinking of you, hoping that you and Holly are living each day to the fullest. Hugs to both of you.KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6333583184278468909.post-22234969085946800222015-07-10T07:46:24.593-06:002015-07-10T07:46:24.593-06:00Reading with tears in my eyes. What awful news. I ...Reading with tears in my eyes. What awful news. I am so, so sorry :( Thank you for taking the time to update us. I am sure it was the last thing you wanted to do. *hugs*Domhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139769676714813261noreply@blogger.com