Palladia and Indy - Page 4

EAO76 · #31 07-17-2009, 11:30 AM

I somehow missed the orginal thread but I have just started following this one. Way to go Indy! We are rooting for you!

x19er · #32 07-17-2009, 01:13 PM

Excellent news

Independence · #33 07-20-2009, 12:06 PM

So today is day 12 of Indy's Palladia treatment. He has had 6 treatments (pills) so far. The tumor on his face is visibly SMALLER. The lymph node that was the size of the palm of my hand is now approximately 2 inches across. I cannot believe how well he is responding to this treatment. There is another boxer that started that started the meds the same time as us and his tumor on his neck was 3 times the size of Indy's and his has GREATLY reduced in size.

Keeping my fingers and his paws crossed and knocking on wood - Still no side effects. He is eating like a horse (I think it's the Zantac and Reglan). He gained 14 ounces last week. Still acting like a 5 year old boxer.

I feel sooooo blessed that he is still here and that he is responding so well to the meds. What ever the outcome I know I've done all I can for him and have bought him (and me) at least a little more quality time.

Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers. I know I've said it before but they really are keeping me going!!

I'm going to post pics at day 14 (Wednesday).

Sugarcain · #34 07-20-2009, 12:11 PM

I'm so glad everything is going well. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Indy for continued success.

Murp.mm · #35 07-20-2009, 04:19 PM

Way to go Indy!! So glad to hear that he's doing so well with the treatment. Sending more healing vibes and a big slobbery kiss from Ms. Ali. Hugs.

djheitz · #36 07-20-2009, 07:15 PM

Very good news! I can't wait to see the pictures this week!

porterscota · #37 07-20-2009, 11:00 PM

our thoughts are with you and indy for continued success!!!!! wooohooo!

lissa
(mom to porter & scota)

Independence · #38 07-31-2009, 06:31 AM

Sorry I didn't post last week I had an emergency appendectomy last Tuesday night. It is alway something. Enough about me. Indy is doing fantastic on the Palladia. He has gained a total of 2 pounds so he's up to 55.5. He's not a big boy so we are happy with that. The oncologist is still amazed at his progress. They said he's thier dog. The one they want to see because of his progress on this medication. They told me there is another boxer boy that has a MCT on his neck 3 times the size of Indy's tumor. He is responding almost as well as Indy but he's got much further to go. I can't even imagine. We've been praying for him and thinking about all the dogs that went thru the original trials of this medication and the one's that lost their lives trying to help people like me. I am so greatful, it makes me cry just thinking about it.

Pics below from day 14 and Day 21. Hopefully you can see that not only is the tumor going down but he is actually healing all around the outside of it now.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t...ug/Day14-1.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t...ug/Day14-2.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t...ug/Day21-1.jpg
http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t...ug/Day21-6.jpg

Cami · #39 07-31-2009, 07:36 AM

Simply amazing!

Independence · #40 07-31-2009, 08:24 AM

It really is. You can see a marked difference each time he takes the medication. I also wanted to thank you for all the info you have posted about MCT's. I have a friend who's boxer was just diagnosed with MCT (not graded yet). I was able to pass on your info about the Vetalog to see if that would be an option for her depending on the grade of tumor.