Bailey's Dad

My dog Bailey is on the Wisconsin Protocol chemo treatments (19 weeks). The cost for this treatment estimated at $3500 to $4000 dollars. That averages out to $210 per visit. I am not the richest person in the world, but is this normal cost for this treatment ? Is there any lower ?

roomom

chemo is very expensive - you may save by getting another opinion but my personal experience is that it runs between $4000.00 and $6000.00. but I am in new york so - expensive -thoughts & prayers to you - andrea - one more thought check out trials being done at local vet schools and such - you can look this up on line -

Bailey's Dad

I am Happy to say that Bailey is in his last couple of chemo treatments. He has two treatments left from the Wis. protocol treatment. He has been doing wonderful ! I know at first, I was a little leary about this treatment for lymphomo, because of the cost. But to see him healthy was all worth it.
"Thank You" Dog Cancer Care for all the information, and Akron Metro Vet Hospital.

TJandDante

That is so good to hear. I hope you have years of good health for your dog!
TJ

Benpaws

That is great news. Many more healthy happy years together. Nice to get some positive news here.

Blessings,
Joanne & Shadow

Bailey's Dad

Bailey had to be put down yesterday, after a long battle with Lymphoma cancer. He formed a tumor in his head that was pressing on his eye and nasal area. He had a hard time breathing, and was in discomfort. I am having a hard time accepting he is gone, and I know we did the right thing for him, but it hurts real bad. Would I do the chemo treatments again ? You bet. Bailey did great with the treatments, and had 6 great months. Was it worth it ? I would pay a million dollars to have him here. Thanks Bailey for all your love.

TJandDante

I am so sorry you had to say goodbye to your precious Bailey. I know exactly what you are going through, as Dante's lymphoma did the same thing to him. One morning the nodes were too big and made him take rapid shallow breaths through his nose. You know when its time to let them rest and you made the hardest but most loving decision there is.
It is going to be hard for the next few weeks as you grieve the loss of a precious family member. Let yourself grieve for Bailey. We are all here for you, as many of us have faced this and others are just facing it.
God Bless
TJ

alyson

Im so so sorry, its the hardest thing in the world to do, but because of the overwelming love we have for our babies, we have to but them first. Bailey will love your forever and in time you will feel him all around and with you, you gave him 6 more precious months which is fabulous and priceless.

Prays for you and your family to help you throught the next few weeks and months..

Alyson.

Benpaws

My Dear Friend,
My prayers go out to you at this most sad and difficult time, facing the days ahead without your precious Bailey beside you. This is the "other side"of the "cancer journey"and in some ways, the most difficult to bearbecause your heart has been ripped from your chest and the pain is terrible.
You absolutely made the right decisions for Bailey right through his cancer treatments until you had to make the ultimate and most selfless decision of all to "release Bailey from his earthly pain.
I have no right words except to say that I, along with so many others here truly understand how you are feeling right now. You must grieve in your own way and take the time needed to get through the next days, weeks, months without your constant and loving companion.
My prayers and the prayers of everyone here are with you and many are going to face what you are facing today.
It is good to share and come here to let us know how you are doing.
I did that right after Benny passed away and as difficult and painful as it was, it helped me to heal little by little. I still miss him with all my heart and he is forever in my thoughts and in my heart. I "pluck out memories of him every day and relive the happy times and there were so MANY in his 6 short years on earth.

God Bless You,
Joanne & Shadow

Daisy's Mom

I am so sorry for your loss of your great best friend. I too lost mine on 5/7/10 to lymphoma and the thing was she had no symptoms until it was very advanced, head bumps like overnight. I feel so bad for you and my heart is broken. Remember the good times and that is was about Bailey not about us. I too think every moment if I did the right thing and beat myself up all the time since last week, but again, it was about Daisy and her peace not mine. I couldn't be selfish and see her suffer because I could not let go. You know when it is the right time but it still does not make it any easier. Luv to ya...