We discovered today that the CCNU isn't working on his histiocytic sarcoma. Sparks has a newly enlarged lymph node just above the amputation area and it has histio cells in it. Bad news.   Good news was, his lungs are clear. Today would have been his 3rd CCNU treatment (over 9 weeks).  So now we are starting a different treatment, one that seems to be discussed on these boards a lot.  He will get doxorubicin in IV form. He had his first dose today and will go back for another dose in 2 weeks.  He will have a bloodwork check in 7 days.  We might also start him on Palladia either concurrent with, or following his doxorubicin.  I think doxorubicin is what Barney B had, and I appreciated reading his story, especially since there is not a lot written about HS.

But despite everything, Sparks is having a great time.  He loves the fall weather and we go further and further on our walks everyday.  He goes full speed for about 45 minutes now a couple of times a day.  The CCNU gave him some stomach and diarrhea problems for a few days following each treatment, but then he bounced back, more happy and active than he has been in months.