Hi all, We have been trying to decide about doing more xrays of Abby's lungs. I had told her onc we didn't want to do them if there were no other treatment options left – didn't want to know what was going on in there if it was possibly going to be bad news with nothing we could do about it. Well, he said we could try masitinib if things didn't look great. So… tomorrow at 12:30 we'll be getting the next set of X-rays.

Hopefully we'll find that the routine we've been doing (artemisinin/Cytoxan) is working well and keeping Boris & Natasha (her two lung mets) from starting a family/getting fat and happy. If that's the case (which would be very good news…), we just continue what we are doing. If, on the other hand, things don't look great in there, we'll abandon the current routine and try the masitinib. The masitinib is supposed to be similar to palladia (which we had to abandon) but her onc said he's seen dogs do well on one and not the other or vice versa.

So, please keep a good thought for us tomorrow. I'll let you know what happens.

Jackie, Abby's mom

Thanks Roo Boyz! We just got our calendar today too and were excited to see Lil' cutie Wyatt in there, doing the wave!

Sending all sorts of pawsitive thoughts Abby's way, Jackie.  I understand how stressful chest x-rays can be.  At one point I decided to stop doing them altogether, at least until I feel there is reason to worry.  I hope that Boris and Natasha are withering away and totally not in baby-making mode!  Stupid @#$&ing cancer.

How long has Abby being on the cytoxan?  Nova started on cytoxan/piroxicam back in 2009 after her chemo was done, but had to drop the cytoxan within the first 2 months.  It's been just piroxicam (and some other supplements) since then.

I will be thinking of you and Abby tomorrow!

'Sue

Sending positive thoughts your way Jackie. We will be keeping you and Abby in our thoughts tomorrow. 

Abby, I have a feeling that your cancer butt-kicking days will continue! I'm crossing my 2 back legs, the toes on my front leg and my eyes for you! Mom says I've gotta be careful with the eyes 'cuz they might stay that way (I don't think it's true, and it's worth it anyway) I sure hope I get to meet you some day!

Love,

Ranger

Abby, sending very pawsitive thoughts your way for completely boring x-rays!  (Those are the best kind!)  Tell your Mom you may need a Flying Dutchman later today!