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Re: [PyrNet-L] HEALTH, CHAT: Clondike has a good day



David,
Thanks so much for the update on Ms. Clondike.  Made my day to hear that
she is doing so well!  Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you.
Charlotte

David P Kintsfather Jr wrote:
> 
> Clondike is an 11 year-old (plus 4 months!) Pyr bitch who has been
> undergoing chemo therapy for lymphoma since June of 1998.  She had
> sustained a 4 month remission at the end of 1998, but the cancer returned
> in December and she is now on a new protocol which has returned her to
> full remission.  In spite of getting rather sick on some of the chemicals,
> she retains her enthusiasm for life.
> 
> On Friday's visit to the oncologist we were hoping her white count had
> returned to a high enough reading to resume chemo.  Not only was her white
> count fine, but the oncologist said her nodes are down so far she wants to
> wait another 10 days to resume chemo--the thought is that spacing out the
> treatments will lessen the reactions.
> 
> Tonight Clondike tossed her ChewBear around for the first time in a few
> weeks and she is eating everything in sight, rapidly regaining weight lost
> from the last drug reaction.
> 
> So for the moment the roller coaster is on the uphill part of the course.
> Thanks for all the interest and support we have received from Cyberland.
> It really helps.
> 
> I'll keep you posted.
> 
> David (for Nancy and Clondike)
> 
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