Dad just got a call from my oncologist concerning the blood work from last Friday for my first chemotherapy treatment. The blood work all came back with great results especially the ALP (alkaline phosphatase) levels. The doctor said that my ALP level basically has stayed the same two weeks after my amputation so she was very pleased with this and said this improves my prognosis, YEA !!! I am not sure exactly how this improves my prognosis so Dad is waiting on a call back to explain this, which I will update this blog once Dad gets more information. I was just excited to share some good news.
Happy Monday !!
Update 7/13/16:
So Dad was able to talk with my oncologist to have a better understanding of ALP. As mentioned above serum ALP is a prognostic indicator to understand the approximate lifespan, which is all theory, for me. The initial prognosis was 6-12 months but with the latest blood work ALP levels remained the same as they were before amputation so now the prognosis is 12-18 months or longer. I will do my best to stay healthy with plenty of rest and eating great food as well my Dad has ordered me some K9 Immunity Plus to begin taking to help me out. All I can say is that I am enjoying every single day even more than I did before my diagnosis.
Hi Dekoh! Just caught up on your blog. You are a handsome guy! So happy you and your family got good news today. Hope there is more good news on the way!
Thank you for the kind words. I was very happy to get the great news that day and things continue to improve each day.
DEKAH!! You are such a handsome fella’
Yeah, I just went back and caught up on your blogs, your great oictures and the delightful adve tures you have been havi g with your Dad. You are havi g a great time walki g arou d the hood a d lazing around in the grass at the park. Squirrels beware!
Will look for your next update. Sometimes the blogs go up a d down so quickly, I have to come in a bit later and catch up. Reallu, really glad to k kw how smoothly Dekah’s recovery has gone 🙂
You are clearly a very loved a d very happy pup! Keep on keepin’ on. We’re all cheering for you! 🙂
Hugs
Sally and Alumni Happy Hannah and Merry Myrtle and Frankie too!
Thank you for the kind words. Yea those darn squirrels keep me searching, but one day just one day, gotcha.