Diane and Magic

I hate it when mets show up this quickly. I really hate it.

Many of our dogs used Doxy (Doxyrumbin is also called Adriamycin, with an "A"). Some dogs like Cap'n Jack sailed through it (although the onco used the anti-nausea drugs proactively - good thing for he upchucked when Mum skipped one treatment). My Tazzie fell somewhere in the middle, having a bit of nausea and lethargy. Nothing too serious, but I can't say I liked using the drug on him. Other dogs do seem to have more problems.

So I'd just suggest keeping a really close eye on Magic (ha as if that needs to be said) so you can judge whether the drug is right for him.

Depending on his reaction, there is always the decision about whether to abandon treatment and focus entirely on quality - or if quality is sufficient even on treatment to continue. Always a hard decision and that will depend on Magic's reaction and of course if the drug helps. Maximutt tried some chemo drugs once he got lung mets, so you aren't alone in trying more high dose chemo once mets were found.

Is Magic on anti-nausea drugs (Cerenia) or did the onco give you them to have on-hand? In our experience, which was not any longer than yours pre-met, it seemed easier to prevent the nausea than to get rid of it once it showed up.

I think you asked about metronomics . That is always an option, although it is lower dose than what you are doing now. There is lots of info on this site - they aim to cut off the blood supply to tumors. The good thing about metronomics is that they are low enough dose that you should not see any side effects. I expect the oncos want to see if the Adriamycin works.

I know how rough this is. Similarly, I tried to get all of Tazzie's treatment under control only to find mets (a big lump under the skin) the night before the teaching term began in Sept, argh. Nevertheless, we had a great few months after that, and his lump definitely grew faster than most.

Wishing you and Magic all the best,

Susan

p.s. to Opie - why are you showing up as a 'guest'?

Can't wait to hear more from Magic!  He says all the things I'm thinking...is that a bad thing?