Cat Lymphoma Treatment Diary 7: Starting the 2nd cycle of chemotherapy. Days that seemed to go smoothly
After finishing the 5th week, which was a break from chemotherapy, the 2nd cycle of treatment began in the 6th week.It started with a blood test.The results were good, and we were able to administer the chemotherapy as planned. Recently, Yozora has been leaving behind chewed-up pieces of kibble after eating, so I had his mouth checked as well. No stomatitis or similar issues were found, which was a relief for now. Prednisolone and famotidine, which I had been giving him every day during the 1st cycle, were discontinued starting from the 2nd cycle in accordance with the treatment protocol (the pre-determined treatment plan). This was not because his condition had worsened, nor did I decide to stop the medication on my own; it was simply part of the scheduled treatment flow.The chemotherapy drug administered that day was vincristine.It is administered slowly over time through a vein in…