Week 16 - Chemotherapy - Today I did NOT want to go into the hospital

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Week 16 - Chemotherapy

January 28th 2010 7:32 pm
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Today I did NOT want to go into the hospital for my treatment. Dad had to walk inside the building first and encourage me to follow him, so I decided I didn't feel like playing tug-o-war and went in. And I was the happiest boy when he came back to take me home!

I received Vincristine today even though my white blood cell count was mildly low. The cyst I talked about also refilled with blood but they said we don't have to think about removing it unless it gets bigger.

I have to take a new pill called Trimethoprin, which is an antibiotic to prevent infection, along with Metoclopramide (for nausea and vomiting) and Metronidazole (for when my poop decides to run loose). We regularly stock the last two.

My appointment day will now be every other Friday instead of Thursday! Dr. Shaw is now going to another practice on Thursdays. We had an option to switch doctors but Fridays are one of my Dad's off days as well, so we'll switch.

I am doing good. I enjoy my toys, my walks, my dog park pals, food, and my rawhides, which I collect and carry around the house. And I love my pals here who have been supporting me. My tail wags hard---just ask the cats because they get slapped in the face with it alot, and they slap it back!

I think my parents will always have some worry about this whole thing, but they are just glad I am still around and so am I.

Love,
Quincy

Barked by: ♥Austin♥ (Dogster Member)

January 28th 2010 at 7:54 pm

Yeah Quincy, Pawrents are like that...always worrying about us. But its when they stop worrying when we need to be concerned.

We're so glad you're still around too. We want to celebrate many, many more birthdays with you...we want to get to those 2 digit numbers!! ;o)

Your Pals,
Doo & Austin

Barked by: Milo (Dogster Member)

January 28th 2010 at 8:37 pm

we are so glad you are still doing good and having fun with all of your toys, walks and eating...glad you are still here too and we hope you will be around for a long time....

Belated happy birthday!!!!!!!!

Milo

Barked by: ~Dozer~Our Perfect Angel (Dogster Member)

January 29th 2010 at 6:02 am

Hey Quincy...

You are such a brave boy... I would have totally played tug o war...BOL

Keep your chin up, it sounds like your Dogtor has this thing under control..

We always have you in our thoughts...and...are actually pretty jealous cuz...Mom never dresses us up like you...It sure makes you look like a star...

High Paws
Dozer

Barked by: Zaidie (Dogster Member)

January 29th 2010 at 10:45 am

I r gwad yu r still awound, tu, Quincy :) I can nod eben imagine dis Dogster pwace wifout yu!! Wuv yu!!

Barked by: The Chicago Crew of Angels (Dogster Member)

January 29th 2010 at 9:08 pm

we are with you in spirit, every step of the way.
We love you and will fight with you.
XXXXOOOO

Barked by: " Dog " (Dogster Member)

January 30th 2010 at 11:18 am

Having worry wart parents is actually a good thing ! It just means that they really LOVE you ! We all love you too. We keep you in our prayers.
About the cats slapping back.....at least you get a good tail whack in,I don't do anything and Penelope gives me the smacky paws all the time,BOL ! I try to tell her,just you wait,one of these days revenge will be mine ! She knows I'm only bluffing,what can I say,I love her ! Take care and keep having fun.
Hugs,Dog

Barked by: Eddie (Dogster Member)

February 1st 2010 at 9:21 am

XOXOXO Quincy! We are so glad you are around too!! :)
And we know you will be here for a LONG time! :)
We love your new Valentine's photos..you are a good boy to sit so nice! And you even look happy! When mom puts something on us..we get real long sad faces. :( So she doesn't do it too often. Hehehe. :)
Love~Eddie & Sonny Bunny