Hanging In There

It's been a tough past two weeks for our family. Last week, our oldest pet passed away. She was a female Shiba Inu named Kaasama and had been an integral part of our family for over 10 years. Losing her while Nacho has been going through his journey with cancer was a very painful blow.

Nacho (center), napping with Kaasama (left) & Kobe (right)

A few days after Kaasama's passing, Nacho had his injection of Hydroxydaunorubicin (Adriamycin) to finish his first round of the CHOP chemotherapy protocol. He took this one a bit rougher. We increased his Zofran (so grateful we can get this topical!) to three times a day and have kept an eye on him. Yesterday he went in for weekly blood tests and had an extra Cerenia injection as well as some subcutaneous fluids to help him along.

Nacho is scheduled to have an ultrasound early next week to see the results of the chemotherapy. We are so nervous as we wait. Depending on his progress, we may be changing his protocol. Whatever the results are, it's always so hard to leave him for the day as he gets treatments and tests. I know it is a very long day for him!

On a final note, since it is Lymphoma Awareness Month, we'd like to take a moment and think about all those affected by this disease, man and beast. Please share awareness of this cancer!