mfhershiser

There are two sites: one is for the babies that have crossed the bridge - the angels group - and those of us still fighting the good fight - that's just lymphomaheartdogs - no angels on the end. Don't worry too much about the name of the protocol; it seems they all pretty much use the same drugs. University of Penn has their own protocol but it consists of a combination of Pred, L-Spar, Vincristine, Cytoxan and Doxorubicin. Hammy is on week 10 and just went into partial remission last week. Be patient and be kind to yourself through all this! It is extremely overwhelming between all the information and mis-information out there. If you'd like to email me privately, feel free; my email is michj1004@comcast.net. Best of luck to you and Rex! Not today, not without a fight!
Michelle, Rufus (my other dog) & Hamlet

Hi Mary Frances,
I responded to one of your other posts but wasn't sure if you would see it. I have a 9 year old chow/retriever mix, Hamlet, with lymphoma. We're in the Jersey burbs of Philly and go to the University of Penn Vet Hospital for chemo. He is stage V-a, B-cell. I like this site but it doesn't seem that a lot of members here opt to go the chemo route. So, I wanted to let you know about another support group I also belong to on yahoo - LymphomaHeartDogs - it's specifically for parents of pets with lymphoma who are undergoing chemo treatment. I've found it immensely helpful, informative, and supporting. Check it out if you get an opportunity. They do limit members again to folks with dogs who have lymphoma specifically AND must be undergoing chemo so you qualify. Best of luck to you and especially Rex as you go through your journey!
Michelle & Hamlet (dx 01/29/10 tx 02/01/10 partial remission 04/05/10)