Feeling Frisky

 The past few days have found Pheona feeling playful and frisky. I really hope this continues!! She is no longer on the Benadryl, which made her super sleepy the first 2 days. I'm sure that being off it helps bring back some energy as well. It seems she is also tolerating the cannabis oil orally, not too drowsy but yet still getting enough of the medicine. We just raised her dose slightly again today so  she has slowed down some as she adjusts.

In Golden Gate Park, enjoying the fresh air. July 8, 2014

Love being at the park! (I was born in this park, in an RV near the Conservatory of Flowers!) July 8, 2014.

 The topical oil has formed a scabby-crust over her bump, which has protected it and kept it from bleeding so far. I am not sure if the oil can penetrate the skin on this particular tumor so I am not sure if putting it on topically will have any more cancer fighting properties, or even any at all. Since it is also serving as a barrier to keep it from getting infected or constantly bleeding I feel it is helping regardless.

Day 5 of oral and day 3 of topical cannabis oil treatment. The black stuff is the oil. July 10, 2014.

"Digging" a day at the park!! July 8th, 2014

I haven't heard back from the vet about her surgery or the status of my financial aid application yet. I called the vet's office today and they said they will have to call me back, again. I am starting to really wonder. I did at least get a call on Monday to tell me her stool tests were all negative, no parasites or bacteria causing the diarrhea last week.

The medicine and special diet has taken care of the diarrhea so that is a relief. I was really concerned that there was something else seriously wrong with her, health-wise. I do have to say though, I am grateful she got the diarrhea so badly now. If she hadn't we wouldn't have taken her in to see this new vet, who caught the tumor. Strange to be thankful for all that pooping!

July 10, 2014 after an increase in her oral oil dose. Feeling relaxed. It is probably good to get good rest while battling cancer anyway.

I don't see any difference in her tumor, except that it is no longer raw and oozing, thanks to the cannabis oil. It is difficult to take the photos from the same angle each time, she protests at having that side shown to the world! The same angle would make comparisons easier. The oil also seems to have the added advantage of deterring any urge she has to lick the bump. I'm glad because licking makes it bleed and blood freaks me out. It is not causing it to become infected, which was a fear I had at first. In fact, the skin I can see under the oil looks healed and sealed. Kind of shiny and pink, like new skin after a scab has fallen off. I suppose that is progress of a sort, so maybe things have changed a bit after all.

I am keeping a positive attitude though. We are going to defeat this cancer, one way or another. Keep coming back for updates!