Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Planning for Round #3
Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Planning for Round #3
The first visit to SEVO was our consultation with the doctor and then Henry's first chemotherapy treatment. Between the first and second trips, we had called the doctor and touched base with the doc since Henry really did not respond well to trip #1. After visit #2 (which was SO much better) we sent an email to the doc to let her know how he handled the second visit (which was a lower dose). We got the reply and we are pleased with the response. Henry's next chemo (and likely subsequent treatments) will stay the dose that he last received in treatment #2.
According to the doc, this lower dose will work for Henry. This is what the vet says:
" I would likely NOT adjust dose upward any further – just keep right where we are and continue with the same plan of aggressive GI support post-treatments. In a “normal” dog with both kidneys, I would suspect that this dose would be sub-therapeutic and unlikely to work, but in Henry, since he’s only got one kidney, his metabolism and excretion of the drug takes longer, so he’s getting a much higher “relative” dose compared to dogs with two kidneys and normal metabolism and excretion of the drug and it’s byproducts. Bottom line – one of our rules of thumb is that if it’s enough for him to feel the GI side effects from it, it’s also likely reaching a high enough level in his system to be effective, even though the “on-paper” dose is so much lower than usual. So I think we keep on keepin’ on!"
So, the plan for chemo visit #3 is as follows: chest xray, sonogram, blood work and the low(ish) dose of chemo. It will be a big day but after that we will be half way home!
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Such good news for y’all, especially Henry. Since he has been through one GOOD trip/treatment, I would think it likely that this one should go at least as well, probably better. You two-loggers will be more at ease from the get go, making Henry more at ease with the entire trip. I’m sure you know that furbabies, like human babies sense the feelings of their care givers. A calm(er) Mom and Dad will be so good for Hank. (won’t hurt you two either. 😉).
Not to forget Mom OBP, I hope your recovery is progressing well. I broke my ankle & can attest to the “wonderful” and attentive care of fur babies. Hopefully Cupid is still giving great massage therapy. 😉.
Puggy hugs from Biscuit and Rascal, and a scratch behind the ears from me.
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Woot!! Woot!! Sounds like a good plan!
Henry Strong All Day Long!!!! xoxo
sounds like a good plan Henry Strong
This is terrific news…you must be so relieved!
Sending prayers for sweet Henry (and for his mom, too!). Henry strong all day long!!
Sounds like a gppd plan! You’re in great hands and that Henry is one strong boy!
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I continue to pray for Henry’s treatment…both not so rough for him, and fantastic results when finished.
I continue to pray for Henry’s treatment, both not so rough for him, and fantastic results when finished.
Your vet sounds wonderful. Go get ‘em Henry!!
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Love you Henry!
I’m glad to hear that the vet thinks the dosage used on visit #2 is effective and that the plan is to stick with that dose.
I really like the way the vet explained what is going on with Henry and his one kidney and why this dose is working well for him. It all makes sense!
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I’m with Martha. Love how the vet described it so we could fully understand. And thank you again Corrine for sharing every detail with us. We all love Henry like he was our own! Hope your recovery is going well too Corrine!
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We’re right there with you, Hank. Go get ‘em! #TeamHenry
Hang in there Henry family! This sounds like a good plan. I’ll be saying a prayer that everything goes as planned tomorrow. <3
Good news! Sending good thoughts from sunny California!
You got this one!
Sounds like everything is going great. Know you will be so relieved when his treatments are over.