Quick Beau update today. He's had no bad side effects from the cytoxan thus far. Since many humans react badly to cytoxan, we were worried that Beau would experience some of its documented side effects (e.g., "Side-effects include chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), bone marrow suppression, stomach ache, diarrhea, darkening of the skin/nails, alopecia (hair loss) and lethargy. Hemorrhagic cystitis is a frequent complication, but this is prevented by adequate fluid intake and Mesna (sodium 2-mercaptoethane sulfonate).")

So, fingers and paws crossed, we continue on.

Thanks, too, for those of you, and your pooches, who have sent Beau emails (beau@vanwyk.org). While he's not much for reading these days, we greatly appreciate all the well wishes, and we always "deliver" your emails in the form of hugs to Beau. Keep those emails coming, please!

Cheers,

Ken