Vincristine, Cyclophosphamide, Prednisone and Cimetidine. 

Vincristine is an alkaloid C₄₆H₅₆N₄O₁₀ from Madagascar periwinkle used especially in the form of its sulfate to treat some human (and canine) neoplastic diseases.

Cyclophosphamide is an immunosuppressive and antineoplastic agent C₇H₁₅Cl₂N₂O₂P used especially in the treatment of lymphomas and some leukemias

Prednisone is a glucocorticoid C₂₁H₂₆O₅ that is a dehydrogenated analogue of cortisone and is used as an anti-inflammatory agent especially in the treatment of arthritis, as an antineoplastic agent, and as an immunosuppressant.

Cimetidine is a histamine analogue C₁₀H₁₆N₆S used especially in the treatment of duodenal ulcers.

Today started out pretty good actually.  The boss ma'am didn't have to go in to work until 11:30.  We slept in, had some oatmeal and banana.  Did some routine dog maintenance.  Then boss ma'am went to earn my kibble.  Of course, I didn't want her to go, but I understand the value of kibble and would not want to do without. 

Then Lyle, the boss man and I went for our daily walk.  It was a pretty nice day and we took the time to sniff the sniffs.  Then the boss's phone rang.  It was Dr. Hathorn.  She had tried to call home first.  Not a good sign. 

So while Lyle and I enjoy the Beaumont green space, the boss got the bad news.  The results came back and I have cancer.  Now of course, we suspected as much.  It is just that we were all hoping it was something else.   After a few tears and phone calls, I had to go to the Vet's office to get my first round of chemo. 

Now I don't want to minimize my dislike of going to the Vet's office.   The people there are great, but they just happen to have a bad job.  Anyway, I can say now, that the first round wasn't that bad.  I had an IV shot of vincristine and some oral cyclophosphamide, cimetidine and prednisone.  I'm still, feeling good, feeling fine.  Tail's not wagging, but that is because I'm bummed about the news. 

It is biscuit time, so I have to run. 

TTFN,
Little Bit

I thought you all might like another update.  As you can see, I am still feeling fine about five hours after my first treatment.  Here I am politely asking for Pop Tarts.  I'm a little sleepy, but that isn't unusual after any trip to the Vet's office.  The good news of the day is that I got my stitches out.  Also, that those mean, nasty old cancer cells got what was coming to them.  Die cancer, die!