Category Archives: Cain

More Sniffles

December 12, 2008 Cain’s sniffles have turned into that all too familiar sickness that I have come to know.  I was so hoping to get him through a couple of months of chemotherapy.  The mystery that is Cain and all … Continue reading

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The End Of Month One

December 5, 2008 We’ve successfully made it through one month of the therapy.  Yeah!  There were no adverse reactions from the drugs with just a small case of the sniffles, but not to worry.  Life seems as it should, let’s … Continue reading

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A Less Invasive Treatment

November 13, 2008 Another early morning ride to Fort Collins for our appointment at CSU. Once again we are greeted in the waiting room by a handful of dogs and their owners.  The atmosphere seems less scary this time as … Continue reading

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Familiar doors

October 29, 2008 The morning shines bright on a beautiful day, and we’re off once again to CSU.  With x-rays in hand, we fight the rush hour traffic that will lead us to familiar doors.  You sit beside me, happy … Continue reading

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Yesterday’s News

October 23, 2008 “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.” -Albert Einstein It’s 4:30 in the morning.  Tears flow from my eyes as the news of yesterday floods my mind.  Another x-ray confirmed a new mass on the … Continue reading

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No Dogs Beyond This Point

September 13, 2008 “We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we see them with our eyes open.” -Jawaharlal Nehru Another … Continue reading

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About Cain

“A person who has never owned a dog has missed a wonderful part of life.” -Bob Barker Just some thoughts about Cain… Ask anyone who visits my house, or has known me for some time and they all know to … Continue reading

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Did I Mention New Beginnings

July 2 When I left my job, which now seems like ages ago, I was embarking on new beginnings, which didn’t include cancer. I have to say this has taken the wind out of my sails.   I know I should … Continue reading

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Post Op Results

A 5.0 fairly well demarcated lung mass was present within the left caudal lung lobe.  The preliminary biopsy results indicate that this is a bronchoalveolar  carcinoma with evidence of local lymphatic invasion.  Cancer!  The word is as dark and empty … Continue reading

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Recovery

Aside from trying to keep Cain calm, his recovery is uneventful.  I’m grateful to have him in my life, and breathe a sigh of relief that there were no complications. In order to remove the lung lobe, his ribs were … Continue reading

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