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Monday, October 13, 2014

Chemo #3 Update

Henry

Henry had chemo #3 one week ago and he did very well. Usually, Wednesday nights and Thursdays are his worst days post chemo treatment. After his first treatment, he was, pardon the pun, as sick as a dog. After dosage adjustments, round 2 brought a much better post chemo week. Henry was lethargic on Thursday and had a little bit of a softer stool, but it was manageable. After round 3, Henry had his best Thursday yet! He was full of spunk on Thursday. This time, the chemo hit Henry on Friday. On Friday, Henry's appetite was pretty non-existent and his energy level was very low.

Knowing these are the usual side effects of chemo, we let him rest and wouldn't you know by Saturday morning he was back to his normal self, bouncing around, ready to go on his usual Saturday morning adventure.

Chemo is by no means easy, but it has gotten much better now that Henry's dose has been adjusted and we have a few rounds under our belts and we know what to expect. One of the hardest things with Henry's cancer diagnosis is that canine cancer is unchartered waters for us. As horrible as a trachea collapse is and all the complications that go along with that, we knew what to expect with Benjamin and Luna because we went through the same thing with Sol. We knew the little tricks, the side effects of the meds and sadly, we knew what the end would look like. I am in no way implying that a trachea collapse is easy or preferred, but we had experience, we knew what questions to ask. We knew the specialists.

With Henry's cancer diagnosis, we were consumed with the unknown and our worry easily got the best of us because we had no idea what to expect. We are by no means experienced in the realm of canine cancer but we seem to have a routine and treatment plan that is working well for Henry. Having a plan, and a plan that is working, not only gives us hope, but makes everything much more manageable.


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Minnie, Mack and Mario

10/13/2014

So glad to hear the good news!  As usual, Henry is in our prayers, as is his family.

Keep up the good work, little man…

sue wooding

10/13/2014

Corrine I know this must be very hard but you are doing such a good job both you and your husband are the best pug parentsHenry is loved by so many Henry strong

Heather

10/13/2014

Henry, I love you so! You are our hero, Henry Strong!  You are fighting like the strong pugger you are! Kisses handsome!

Sue VDB and Annnie Fannie

10/13/2014

I don’t envy all the upsets you have experienced the last few months, but am so proud of how you have dived into them and handled them with such vigor.

...and Henry?  Well, that can be defined as #HenryStrongAllDayLong.

Sue States

10/13/2014

It is easier to handle/cope with what is known and taking care of Sol, Benny & Luna was easier because you knew what to expect and how to take care of Sol, Benny & Luna. I am sure you have helped so many who may go through the experience of a collapsed trachae and now canine cancer. Your blog an willingness to share even through the most difficult times is a blessing. Staying Henry Strong All Day LONG, Go Team Henry! Pug hugs from pastor sue & the Colorado 2

Martha

10/13/2014

I am so glad that chemo has settled down into a routine that Henry AND you can cope with.  That makes it easier to live with.

God bless Henry and his sweet heart ♥

Christie Sachde

10/13/2014

Even when circumstances aren’t good…knowing what to expect and how to handle it helps…continued prayers…

Gina

10/13/2014

Well said Sue States! Well said! Corrine, you guys are doing everything you can and with the best intentions. Henry is very lucky to have you two as his folks! Henry is kicking cancers arse! #henrystrong!!!

Brenda Cooper

10/13/2014

So glad things have settled down with Henry’s treatments. It is so much easier when you know what to expect. Henry is a blessed little pug to have his parents and extended family and lots of fans all over the world.

Nancy

10/13/2014

Praying for Henry and continued good reports!

Katie

10/13/2014

I just wanted to say thank you for your blog.  Our 5 year old pug Finn has just been diagnosed with cancer and it’s so helpful to read about your experiences and see that even though the treatment is tough it is possible. You are making a difference with your blog. Henry is so lucky to have you for parents!!

Pat

10/15/2014

Hang in there Henry, & OBP family.  With chemo treatments, one never knows how it will affect you, I guess this is true for fur babies as muach as it is for humans.
Henry Strong All Day Long!  You are in our thoughts and prayers ((hugs))

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