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dog lymphoma cancer michelle maskaly Six Months Later ….
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Six Months Later ….

March 11, 2018March 11, 2018 Michelle MaskalyLeave a comment

Warning: There are some very raw emotions on this blog post that deal with Toby’s death. Today is exactly six months since Toby passed away. Six months since I watched him die right in front of me in the bed I placed him in on my Dad’s kitchen floor. It feels like it was yesterday.… Continue reading Six Months Later ….

A Little Dog’s Big Influence 
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A Little Dog’s Big Influence 

September 15, 2017 Michelle Maskaly1 Comment

For a little 13-pound dog, Toby took up an elephant-sized space in our lives.  This week has not been easy. We all, especially me and Maddux, miss him more than words can explain.    Reading everyone’s comments, emails and texts, about how Toby touched their lives from people, who in many cases had never even… Continue reading A Little Dog’s Big Influence 

Goodbye Sweet Toby
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Goodbye Sweet Toby

September 12, 2017September 13, 2017 Michelle Maskaly5 Comments

This is a post never wanted to write, but knew that some day I would have to.  Toby passed away naturally in his bed at home with me by his side, Sept. 11, 2017, after a 17-month battle with stage 3 lymphoma.   Thanks to the wonderful staff at Woodbridge Veterinary Hospital in Woodbridge, N.J.,… Continue reading Goodbye Sweet Toby

The Box I Never Want to Open 
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The Box I Never Want to Open 

August 31, 2017 Michelle MaskalyLeave a comment

This is a box I never want to have to open.  When it first arrived, a sense of relief came over me. It was finally here and it was one less thing I had to worry about. But then, my feelings about the box turned a bit to hatred. It sat on the dining room… Continue reading The Box I Never Want to Open 

The 10 Day Chemo Visit
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The 10 Day Chemo Visit

August 3, 2017 Michelle Maskaly1 Comment

Maybe I should rename this blog, “Toby’s Chemo Diaries”? Seriously though, yesterday today had his latest chemo visit and I’m happy to report his oncologist said his lymphnodes were there same size if not smaller, again.  This is very good news, because as long as they stay the same size, it means the chemo is… Continue reading The 10 Day Chemo Visit

Not the Best of News
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Not the Best of News

July 15, 2017 Michelle Maskaly2 Comments

We didn’t get the best of news this week during Toby’s oncologist visit on Wednesday.  In a nutshell, he is not sure the lymphoma is responding to the chemo anymore, as Toby’s right lymphnode under his jaw was 20 percent larger than last time and now lymphnodes in his knees and shoulders are also enlarged. … Continue reading Not the Best of News

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Toby Cancer Update 

June 15, 2017November 3, 2017 Michelle MaskalyLeave a comment

Just a quick little update on Toby’s lymphoma. This is a tricky one, so hopefully I explain it well. After the last treatment, which was a new-to-us chemotherapy, Toby’s lymphnodes went down, which means it was working. However, a week later they were enlarged again, and they were slightly bigger than they were before, which… Continue reading Toby Cancer Update 

A Little Lymphoma Scare
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A Little Lymphoma Scare

April 11, 2017April 14, 2017 Michelle MaskalyLeave a comment

Toby always likes to keep things interesting. He is not only going to depleate my bank account, but also give me a heart attack. This was the scene at about 3 a.m. this morning. Toby in his bed, acting very much unlike himself and me sleeping on the floor next to him using their large… Continue reading A Little Lymphoma Scare

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The Day of Chemo Treatment

April 2, 2017April 2, 2017 Michelle MaskalyLeave a comment

“Best I’ve seen him.” Those were the words of Toby’s oncologist today during our third chemo visit since his lymphoma returned. I was beyond happy to hear those four words! His doctor also said none of his lymphnodes were swollen, all his blood tests were perfect and that he was going great. Toby was so… Continue reading The Day of Chemo Treatment

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The Night Before Chemo

March 31, 2017April 19, 2017 Michelle Maskaly1 Comment

The night before Toby’s chemo, I’m always a bit sick to my stomach. “Will tomorrow be the day they tell me the treatment is no longer working? Are they going to say his lymphnodes are swollen again? Will the blood test show his liver enzymes are elevated because of the treatment? Are we going to… Continue reading The Night Before Chemo

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