Our First Milestone Reached!

Today marks 90 days - a full 3 months - since Harvey's splenectomy and subsequent diagnosis. We are thankful beyond words that our boy is still with us and doing well.

The oncologist we consulted after Harvey's surgery told us that the average survival time for dogs with HSA who don't undergo chemotherapy is 1 to 3 months - 3 to 6 months for those who do have chemo. While those aren't hard and fast numbers, of course, we're seeing this day as a victory for Harvey, since he's now passed that 3 month mark.

We're so grateful to have found this treatment protocol. We're both convinced that our current course is going to give Harvey the best chance possible for a prolonged survival while not compromising his quality of life to the degree that chemo could have. It's our hope that Neoplasene proves successful for our boy, not only so that we have him with us for a long time to come, but to give hope to other families who have received the same diagnosis for their own beloved canine companions.

We know that our situation could change on an dime with this disease, so we're taking each day as it comes. We're so appreciative of the prayers and support we've received from our friends, our vet team and the members of several online message boards that are helping us navigate through the uncharted waters of Neoplasene use for hemangiosarcoma, as well as the roller coaster of emotions we've had to manage since November.

We intend to love this little guy and cherish every moment we have with him for as long as we can.