Hi Lisa, > has anyone out there had a dog on vincristine & cytoxan for treatment of > leukemia? i'm trying to get some more information.
My Sam when he was diagnosed with highly malignant T-Cell 3 Lymphosarcoma was given both these drugs as part of his COP system chemo treatment, Lymphoma is not that far away from Leukemia but is non-Hodgkinson's Disease as opposed to Hodgkinson's Disease. Don't ask me what the difference is here, the treatment can be the same! Mail me privately! Sam was on the COP system, which involved weekly IV injections with Oncovin (Vincristine). My vet administered the IV injections herself but was in consult with an Oncologist. (In the CAP system L-Asparginase (Elspar) can be given with vincristine). I gave him the Cytoxan (Cyclophosphamide) tablets at home, and had to check carefully for blood in the urine as this can cause kidney problems, they recommend that you make sure the dog drinks plenty! But since Sam was also on Prednisone, he was surely doing this and needing to pee very frequently But, BTW, my human Sister-in-Law who had Hodgkins (leukemia) was diagnosed some 20 years ago and underwent a similar chemo protocol, she also underwent Radiation Therapy! Sandra, sadly died last year, after-effects of the Radiation Therapy, but after a very long and active life! Well guess my Sam too had an extended life with his treatment when you count up in doggie time! Still too short but you do the best you can and treasure that quality time! Humans and furbabes too! Biggest Hugs! Know we are praying for you all! All Love, Jean, Sunny, Sim, Barney and the Gang XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX http://bernese.biz
