Another Failed Protocol

The CCNU was not effective and we are running out of options. Burke's lymph nodes are larger and his breathing is more labored. The X-ray showed fluid in his lungs -- which we suspected because the wheezing has returned. We asked to have the fluid drained but when they did an ultrasound they found it was the cancer and not fluid that had filled his lungs. 

The remaining two choices for chemotherapy, according to Dr. Hamilton are not consistent with our goal of preventing suffering while in treatment. Radiation, would also have undesirable side effects. 

We are continuing with the antibody treatment and have restarted the prednisone.  It has only been six weeks since Burke was diagnosed with t-cell sarcoma lymphoma. We have kicked the can down the road at considerable expense and suffering for six weeks and now we are entering palliative care.

How I wish there was something we could do to save our boy. 

Burke spots a rabbit!