My ten year old best friend, Duffy was diagnosed on Monday with TCC. Duffy (Charles MacDuff, II is his full name) is a Westie. He has been an unbelievable companion for over ten years, taking him to the office everyday and even our law firm mascot. He is tenacious and smart, always up for some tug of war with his favorite toy or a new tennis ball.
Well, Monday was a huge shock and now we are in for a fight against the cancer. We have an appointment with an oncologist for Friday and even though his bladder is 65% affected we are told that surgery may be an option but don't know yet.
We are starting on Piroxicam tomorrow and possibly mitoxandrone. We have switched food to a cancer diet. High Protein, High Fat, low carbs and broccoli.
I have read a little about the graviola but haven't seen too many hard facts. Is there anyone out there that might be able to help shed some light on what has worked, what hasn't.
My goal is obviously to irradicate this horrible cancer but also to keep Duffy as full of energy and comfort for as long as possible.
Thanks and well wishes to anyone else who is fighting this for their pooch.
Eric