On 7/17/2007
Jazzs Mom wrote:
Has anyone used Deramaxx with TCC in the bladder?
Hi Jazz's Mom,
Yes, I have been using Deramaxx since Lucky's diagnosis in March. He seems to be doing well on it and has had no tummy upsets resulting from its use. He takes it every day. As far as tumor growth, it hasn't done much to prevent it although I was told that with Deramaxx alone I could expect 3-7 months of quality of life instead of 1.5 months if I did nothing. The tumor did double in size the end of July. I have not had another screening but I do know that it is growing. In August I began to see him straining when he urinated. This occurred only in the morning. Now it occurs throughout the day and the stream is less. Becaues he also has prostate cancer, he is straining during bowel movements too. Otherwise he is great. Appetite is super and his energy levels are still strong. I guess the Deramaxx is working as advertised, we are in the 6th month. I also have him on a high protein diet, very little carbs and am treating him holistically with the exception of the Deramaxx. Hope this helps.