Getting a break from treatments

Ready for an evening walk.

After four weeks of 2 treatments a week, we get a much needed one-week break, before resuming treatments on July 27th. After that Burke has 8 more antibody and chemo treatments.

Yesterday (Wednesday, July 15, 2015) Burke received his 8th antibody treatment. Dr. Hamilton did agree that Burke's lymph node seemed smaller and softer. So, while he is not in remission, he is responding to the adriamycin. Burke is very lethargic and not eating other than a few bites of chicken yesterday morning. When I offer him food he either refuses it or takes it and "buries" it in the couch or the backyard. Fez, our cat, thinks all of the "extra" food being dropped, refused, or hidden in the couch is awesome!

In retrospect, this has been much harder on Burke than anticipated. It has been a roller coaster ride for us as well. While he is not in distress, he is not exactly enjoying his life. We are thankful to have him with us but we do not want to prolong his life when the quality of life is poor. I hope our love, the drugs, and all of the hopes, prayers and well wishes we have received help to beat back the lymphoma so that Burke can enjoy his life.  Everyday has brought something different. I hope tomorrow is better.