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.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

June 12, 2012: Not quite the end of the journey....

Last week, we received the wonderful news that Arri is cancer free.  The lymph node came back negative for cancer.  With that declaration, I can say, Arri’s 'Journey with Cancer' is over.  We will go back to the oncologist in 3 months to get x-rays and ultrasounds to make sure nothing new has popped up.  I am sure I will occasionally have a story to tell or photo to share. 

Thank you for all your support and kind words during this whole ordeal.  We are very blessed to be a part of such a caring and supportive extended family.  While each person’s journey with cancer will be different, I hope Arri’s story helped someone or may help someone in the future.  Telling his story helped get me through it. 

Sniffs, wags and woofs……until the next story.
Arri and Dee

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