Regrowth

Hudson's oral tumor has already grown back and is approximately 1/2 the size it was before he removed it.

Clearly, his cancer is getting aggressive.  I spoke to his fill-in oncologist and Dr. Glawe agrees that surgery every 2 weeks to remove the tumor isn't feasible.  We are continuing to treat with oral chemo, but have added Tramadol to the mix to try to keep him comfortable.  The regrowth was a hard blow to take.

We've really been noticing that Hudson is slowing down in the last week.  He spends a great deal more time sleeping, he's eating less (but still eating!!) and his enthusiasm for seeing people is waning.  He's delighted to see people when they come to visit, but he tires quickly and goes to lay down.   I think a large part of this is that he is unwilling to expend the energy trying to get around Porter who is an attention hog, but it still breaks my heart.

He still likes to play, but his play sessions are getting shorter and his naps are getting longer.  We have another oncologist appointment on Thursday the 21st (one week away.)  I'm considering requesting a x-ray or ultrasound of his liver to see how much it is under attack, but I'm not sure that I want to know.

Hudson still looks good and he doesn't appear to be feeling bad yet.  It's not time just yet to say goodbye, but it's coming, and sooner than the 3 months I was hoping for....