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My name is Duncan.🐾🧡
2 legs. Boxer. 10 years old (DOB: 07/13/2013). No wheels. Hate wheels! Oregon Please see www.DuncanLouWho.com for FAQ about my life.

This page, and my instagram www.instagram.com/duncanlouwho are my only official social media accounts.

14/07/2024

Happy Birthday sweet boy. We miss you more than words can ever explain.

23/07/2023

Farewell, my friends.
I cannot tell you not to be sad, because I know you are. I can tell you that my life was epic and full of joy, happiness, adventures, peanut butter and so much more love than any dog could ever wish for.
I told Dad on Tuesday morning as we were laying on the couch together watching the sun rise that I had fulfilled my duty, helping him find someone that loved him and would take care of him unconditionally. That it was time for me to rest, it was clear that I was only going to start having more bad days than good days. He told me in the Drs office when I was diagnosed that I better at least make it to my birthday .. ok Dad… so I did, and I had a wonderful birthday. I felt great, M made me amazing cookies and we spent all day together in the yard.
Everyone told me when I was little that I would only live a few years... Ha, that turned out to be a crock of you-know-what. Dad and M were convinced that I was going to live forever, kinda had me convinced too. 😊
The reality is that I will live on forever in the hearts and minds of all of you, I hope, not to mention the interwebs... Dad mumbled about a book of some sort… I have the thing written, all he has to do is get it on actual paper. He is also working on a video of my life that I’m sure when he is ready he will finish and post.
My life’s mission was to inspire and spread the joy of living every moment. Many say that I overcame so many obstacles in my life, I say that I just played the cards that were dealt. I saw the good in everything, life is a gift, and we should spend it loving one another. Whenever you are having a bad day or down on your luck, I hope you come back here and scroll through my account and smile. That is what life is truly about, enjoying our time together.
Be kind to one another.
All my love,
🐾Duncan Lou Who🦴

PS. I’m sure Dad and M will make their own posts as well in their own time. 🫂

16/07/2023

Update as of 6:30pm PST:
Duncan ate & took his daily meds at the vet's office. He drank more water too.
His blood work showed that (surprisingly) his white blood cell count was fine - however his red blood cell count (unsurprisingly) wasn't't so hot. He's been slightly anemic since the blood showing in his stool started in late June.
Today his vet offered a blood transfusion as an option.
One of the questions he asked was, "Ignoring today, how has Duncan seemed to be doing?"
And the answer was that he's actually been doing well with everything up until today. So we decided to go forward with the blood transfusion. The crux of it all was that Duncan has responded well overall & we felt it was absolutely worth it to give him the chance to feel stronger and less anemic.
After his infusion his energy and color was *much* better. He even ate more. We're home now and will be resting for the most part. Oh - and Duncan was able to walk around to potty when we got to our yard. Everything is still minute to minute, but Duncan is doing better than he was when we posted this original post.
Thank you all so much for the loving support you've shown us. G will always put Duncan's quality of life above all else, just like he always has.

We will be seeing Duncan's oncologist in a couple days & will have his blood work done again then.
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Original post:
Hey y'all. It's M here with this Sunday's update.

Please understand that this entire situation has been and is being monitored minute by minute.

We were so happy with Duncan's response to his first week (7/3/23) of his CHOP protocol. (More info about that in last Sunday's update)

The second week was given to him on Tuesday (7/11/23). This week's medication was rougher on Duncan than the first week's was. He's been lethargic this weekend, and his muscle mass (especially in his left shoulder) has been shrinking since the beginning of his diagnosis - making it more difficult to walk for long enough to go potty. Today he doesn't want any food, snacks, or much water.

One of the expected side effects of the medication from 7/11/23 is a drop in white blood cells 5-7 days after treatment. So we're working with his vets on figuring out the best next step.

This isn't a very happy update, but we've always kept you guys in the loop with what's going on with Duncan.

G is evaluating his quality of life at this point, very seriously.

14/07/2023

July 13th, 2023
Happy 10th Birthday Duncan!!

12/07/2023

We went to my second week of my CHOP protocol yesterday (7/11/23).
My vets said that my blood work looks great and has improved since last week. (Make sure to read our last update with the good news, posted on facebook).

I feel kind of tired today & just want to be close to dad - the vet says that it's normal for me to feel tired for a little while. Overall I'm doing well and look forward to feeling better.

Tomorrow is my TENTH birthday!!!
(7/13/23)
💖💖💖🥳🐾🦴
M said she's making me my favorite homemade peanut butter cookies and I'm excited for them.

We're all taking everything day by day, and we'll keep you updated as things progress.

In the meantime, check out these funny outfits that my doctor gave to my parents.
With my unique shape, I've always had a little issue with getting some p*e on my legs when I go. It was never a big deal and was always easily fixed.
Well, with the medicine I'm on, my p*e is dangerous for my parents and my legs. So now our potty routine includes a fashion show.

[Photo 1 description: Duncan on G's lap in the clinic's lobby, waiting for his appointment.]

[Photo 2-5 description: Various angles of Duncan being cleaned up by G in the front yard.]

09/07/2023

Hey y'all - it's M, popping in to give a quick update.

In short, Duncan's improvement is so impressive & we look forward to seeing his panels at his next appointment.

Since Wednesday Duncan has done nothing but improve every day. Thursday there seemed to be almost no blood in his stool. Also on Thursday, Duncan began having solid bowel movements again after about 5 weeks of diarrhea.
Over a month ago we began working with our primary vet to address the loose stool. We did lots of blood tests, a diet change, supplements, medication - none of which gave us an answer or helped. That's when we were referred to the specialists who found the lymphoma. On Monday the 3rd, we found out that Duncan was a candidate for chemotherapy & we started it immediately.
And, as stated, Duncan is responding so well to his treatment. His energy is up, his food drive is higher than ever. Last week (Sunday - Tuesday), his belly had enlarged and was throwing off his balance which made it difficult for him to walk long enough to potty. Well, on Wednesday morning, his belly looked almost normal. He started running past both of us when we'd take him out to potty and even (needlessly) hopped back and forth over some decorative rocks in the front yard. (Almost as if he was proud of himself & showing off for us. 🥹🥰)

He's doing really well. Thank you all so much for your love and support through this process. Duncan is the boss, and we're following his lead day by day.

06/07/2023

Hey y'all! The collective power of love has manifested yesterday and today being the best days I've had in over a week. Two days ago I struggled to take enough steps to go to the bathroom. The last 24 hours I've been running up and down the stairs. ( When I can sneak past mom and dad ...! ) AND I heard Dad and M freaking out and watched them jumping up down that there wasn't any red when they wiped my butt with that nasty cold, wet wipe thing. Guess that's a good thing..🤔
We all just wanted to say thank you! The continued outpouring of positive energy is definitely felt and making a difference. You are all amazing! 🥰😍🥰

05/07/2023

Dad and M took me to the beach yesterday. Oh the smell, I love it so much. Unfortunately I wasn't really feeling up to it and I told Dad that I just really wanted to be home, but I definitely wanted to come back when I was feeling better, plus it was really cold and Dad said he didn't want me getting sick.
Although...
Maybe it was the new toy Dad got me for the van that had me distracted .. 😁 - as y'all know... Peanut butter trumps them all, even the beach ( and don't tell him, but Dad too 😂 )
Anyway, we are back home and I'm really happy to have my comfy house and quiet time to relax and heal. We cranked up blade runner to drown out all the stupid fireworks.

04/07/2023

This is a recording of an Instagram live around 4pm today.
(No, I'm not very tech savvy. I just share p*eks into our life from time to time. Please excuse my ignorance.)

I can't adequately articulate the gratitude I have for all of you and the loving support you've been sending us through this.
Thank you.

Duncan is our entire world. And knowing that you all love him so much, means the world to us.
Knowing that he's touched so many of your lives still blows my mind. You're incredible.

-M

03/07/2023

Hi everyone it's G. First and foremost I want to say that we are asking for only positive vibes, prayers and energy directed towards Duncan in this post. Please no sadness, condolences or sorry. We are not there yet. We have hope and are asking for the same from all of you.
Duncan was diagnosed with lymphoma last week after having a few weeks of diarrhea, we thought he just had an issue that could be cleared up and wasn't a big deal. After he didn't respond to the treatment we went to a specialist for an ultrasound. The ultrasound showed an enlarged spleen and possible lymphoma in his GI tract.
Biopsy came back this morning positive for lymphoma and it is extremely aggressive.
So.... Under different circumstances I would have let him go today. However, we all know that DLW is a survivor and because of that, we decided to start chemo. I have to give him the chance as he has continually overcome unsurmountable odds.
That being said his quality of life is paramount and that is the highest priority and always has been.
We ask that all the comments, prayers and thoughts be focused on healing and that the chemo will improve his condition.
We are headed to the beach tomorrow to give him some time in the sand and to smell the ocean air. As you all know, that is truly his happy place.

08/05/2023

Hey p*eps!!
Happy Sunday! Here are some funny videos from this weekend.

[Video description 2: Duncan's head resting on G's knees. Duncan is totally zonked out and is snoring. ]

08/05/2023

Hey p*eps!!
Happy Sunday! Here are some funny videos from this weekend.

[Video description 1: Duncan and G wrestling on the couch. Duncan jumps from one end of the couch to the other to pounce on and tackle G. M makes sure to block Dubbies from falling off the couch while trying to maintain the camera. (Please ignore the mess, it's spring tidying time 😂).]

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