ups and downs of cancer and treatment

Bella originally underwent surgery for osteo-sarcoma (bone cancer) but began chemotherapy to prevent lung metastisis.

Bella and I have been through a lot together and I had this ongoing feeling that something was not right. At Bella's second to last chemotherapy appointment I asked them to x-ray her lungs. Unfortunately we received some not so nice news, a small lung tumor was found.

We then began a 3 week waiting game, where she would be x-rayed at her last chemotherapy session to look at the progress of the tumor. If it was stable or smaller she would undergo her last round of chemotherapy treatment.

The tumor is rather small and had not grown at her most recent x-ray. The medical oncologist has had a hard time seeing in and it was the radiologist that initially found it.

The end of chemotherapy and the fact the patient has made it to the end is supposed to be a time to celebrate. I have never wanted more to pay the money for her to undergo a chemotherapy session. Additionally I had to take some time away from her blog and any discussion regarding the topic while I myself grieved the unknown.

Bella will go back for another x-ray near the end of August to check on the tumor's progression.
At this point were not really sure of the options or if there are any. Unfortunately the chemotherapy and the art of medicine have failed her in terms of tumor prevention but love and support continue to radiate through.

Regardless she is happier then ever, loving life with no side effects from the cancer or the 6 rounds of chemotherapy she underwent. Pretty amazing if you ask me and I am sure any cancer survivor.

We are now trying to transition her back into a normal Bella life as many changes had to be made when she was undergoing the chemotherapy.

Please continue to send love and support as she continues to fight this battle and emphasizes the "CAN" in the horrible word - CANCER.

Bella's DOGUMENTARY live on Shaw TV

Bella had the pleasure of filming a dogumentary for Shaw TV.
She is helping to spread the word that cancer for a furry family member does not have to be a lethal diagnosis, there are options available.
Unfortunately the part about her being subsidized by the Animal Cancer Therapy Subsidization Society of Alberta (ACTSS) was cut out in this copy of the video but was mentioned when it was live.
Copy and paste the link below to watch our little start in her film debut:
http://youtu.be/8J25IS2Syy8