February 12th 2010 1:10 pm
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Dad took me in for treatment today. My white blood cell count was good, better than last time, so I got Adriamycin. The cyst on my right side is the same size it has been so we'll continue to keep an eye on it.

Dr. Shaw said the thinning hair on my tail and hind end is likely due to the long-term chemo I've been receiving. He said some dogs lose more hair than others and after I finish the program it'll probably grow back and be like puppy fur! He also said I was doing really good and remain in complete remission. We like to hear that at the end of every visit.

Today was week 18 of treatment, so I have 4 more treatments before I reach week 26, the end of this program. What happens after that? I'll go see Dr. Shaw for monthly checkups at first and then if things continue to look good I'll go every three months or so. If any changes are noticed during that time, I'll get treatment as needed.

My parents are just happy I have done so well. Sure is better than when they were told last September that without treatment I would not be here for no more than maybe 1-2 months. So, if all that's happened to me so far is some abnormal heaving which didn't even really make me sick, and some hair thinning, we'll take it!

Thanks for your continued doggie POTPs and kitty purrs. Happy Valentine's Day!

Love,
Quincy

Barked by: Riley (Dogster Member)

February 12th 2010 at 1:40 pm

We're so proud of you.

Manly hugs to my pal and don't break too many hearts this Valentine's day.

Barked by: Zaidie (Dogster Member)

February 12th 2010 at 1:41 pm

We r SOOOOO gwad tu heer dat yu r duin' so well, Quince-man!! Yu totawwy W-O-C-K, dude!!!

Barked by: ♥Austin♥ (Dogster Member)

February 12th 2010 at 4:45 pm

We're so happy for you Quincy!! What wonderful new to celebrate Valentine's Day. Like the Z man says--YOU TOTALLY ROCK DUDE!!!

Barked by: Mia (Dogster Member)

February 12th 2010 at 9:29 pm

Quincy that is good news!!!we like good news and we are all dancing the happy dance for you....you are a trooper, just like our sisfur Tallulah....hang in there the treatments are almost over...we are so glad for you and your family....we are still praying for you...

Love to you and your family

Mia and Milo

Barked by: Ernie Wigglesworth (Dogster Member)

February 13th 2010 at 12:08 am

Doin' our Happy Dance!!!!!!!

Barked by: Rocky (Dogster Member)

February 13th 2010 at 6:27 am

Keep up the pawsome job, Quincy! When that hair comes back in like puppy fur, I hope it doesn't make you all wild and crazy like a puppy - BOL!

Barked by: Willie (Dogster Member)

February 14th 2010 at 10:57 am

We are so happy to read you are doing well!!
Only four more weeks of treatment,..woohoo!

Happy Vday. :)

Barked by: Eddie (Dogster Member)

February 17th 2010 at 9:53 am

Oh Quincy! We are so glad to hear that! :) I know your mom and dad probably jump for joy every time they hear how great you are doing! Keep up the good work and we will keep the prayers coming that you will stay in total remission.
XOXOXOX
Eddie & Sonny Bunny

Barked by: Elise

February 24th 2010 at 3:04 pm

Hi Quincy,
Sorry I haven't visited in a long time but I haven't forgotten about you. I purr for you and Mommy peays. We were so happy to read your god news. You are a brave boy and we are proud to know you.
Love,
Elise
xoxo