Tico started a new Chemo Treatment on 15MAY13,
so it's been about 5 weeks so far.
His 1st treatment needed to be done at Mission Pet Hospital with an IV,
and a Hazmat suit, the person who does this treatment.
Since then, We've been able to give his treatment to him at home at much less costs,
Much easier on the little dog Tico,
since He doesn't enjoy going to the Vet,
The treatment: The Chemo Drug: Cytoxan
is easy, since it's one pill with a lot of water, every 14 days,
after a blood tests confirms his white cells are holding up with the Chemo, on that, so far, so good.
Tico enjoys laying in the warmth of the setting Sun
15 May, 2013 at home in San Francisco
I haven't posted in 5 weeks because there's no change to his Bumps.
His original Cancer Bump on his Head, is gone, partly due to it being aspirated to see if it's actually
Skin Cancer (Mucocutaneous Plasmacytoma), Which it was.
There are new bumps that appeared in late April, early May.
They seem to be growing in spite of the Chemo Treatments for the past 5 weeks.
Much of this is a wait and see kind of thing.
We all feel them, especially the one on his Back, every time we pet and massage him.
Dr. Gordon from Mission Pet Hospital, Mark, and I all agree that Tico needs to have those newer
(late April, early May), aspirated and checked since these bumps may or may not even be the Cancer.
The Bump on his Back has grown in a very different fashion,
though the 2 bumps on the inside of his left leg resemble more the Cancer.
We're holding off from going ahead with Checking with an Aspiration for another 2 cycles (a Month).
Handsome Chihuahua-Miniature Pinscher
at home on 15 May, 2013
In the meantime, Tico is Happy, act Healthy, appears Healthy.
Tico is running, chasing balls, taking rides in the Car, meeting old and new friends.
Wagging his tail like a Happy Dog.
Many of you have written to me in private asking how He's doing,
Thank You for being concern and interest.
I wish I had better news!
Tico continues to teach me, He's here now, He's alive, loving, and Vibrant.
What more can I ask for?
It's one more lesson to be Thankful for Today, for that is all there is.
Tico lifts his leg with his Dallas Souvenir
13 June, 2013 home in San Francisco
Here's a Video of Tico greeting another dog at SFO in Baggage Claim upon my return from Palm Springs.
http://youtu.be/YPc_cVLNCFU
Thank You to those who contributed Tico's Cancer Fund.
