Why am I writing this?

I have known many, many people who have had their dogs die from cancer. In many cases, the cancer was too far advanced to treat. Of those who did treat, you don't know the details of what they went through. It sounds quite simple when summarized with 'we went though chemo and he lived 2 years'. There is a whole lot more emotion and decisions to be made. Treatment is not always simple.

This blog is my own personal experience. Some days are filled with frustration, others are filled with laughter. If anyone is offended, I can't apologize for my emotions. I typed what I felt at the time. It does not mean I feel the same today. If you want clarification, just ask. No matter my frustrations, I know my vet and oncologist are doing a fantastic job of caring for Arri. He just is not co-operating by being a 'typical' case.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

The Oncologist

Cancer area at first oncologist visit
The Animal Cancer and Imaging Clinic is a nice, efficient place. They examined Arri, loved on him, took pictures of the area, reviewed the info from my home vet and they gave us our options. 

Radiation would involve 18 -22 treatments.  Monday – Friday.  Each treatment is approximately 30 minutes.  The first is a bit longer since they have to do the initial set up.  Arri would be sedated every time so he is supposed to fast 8 hours before the appointment.   The side effects are minimal.  He may get tired but he won’t be nauseous or sick.  The treatment area will be red/raw over time.  The worst time being after treatment ends.  From what I understand, fleshy areas are more effected by the burns than boney areas.  They also provide an estimation of the cost.  This was comparable to the  research I had already done, radiation can run between $4,000 - $7,000.
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