5/14/20 – Oakley’s First Chemo
Oakley just finished his first of six doses of chemotherapy in Pittsburgh!
Our plan is six doses of Carboplatin. We are also looking at the added benefits a long-term NSAID and a drug like Auranofin could have. Auranofin may not occur though due to its cost and unknown efficacy in greyhounds specifically.
We repeated chest x-rays and full bloodwork today and can happily report no signs of metastasis thus far after three weeks since diagnosis! This was a slight relief as the biopsy of the removed leg showed extremely high levels of cell splitting pointing to something moving very aggressively.
He is home now and just ate a big dinner and is settling in for a nap. Thus far no noticeable effects or nausea but I know we won’t see the true effects of that for a few days if it occurs.
We will continue to monitor him to make sure he continues feeling well. ❤️
WooohooO! I hope today is a good day for you Oakley, and all the days that follow.
Thanks for updating us on the treatment. By mentioning things like Auranofin, you are helping so many people learn what options are available and what to discuss with their vet. You Rock!