Guest Bodie Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 We made our fourth trip to OSU for chemo on Friday. Only one more chemo to go! The next time, they will do a chest x-ray to see if the chemo did it's job and to make sure the cancer has not spread to the lungs. Bodie won't know what is going on, but it will be a stressful day for Mom until I hear the results of that X-ray. Here's hoping we get good news. Cancer-wise, Bodie is doing very well, as far as we can tell. He is responding well to the chemotherapy. This time he didn't even lose his appetite after chemo. Here's hoping his white blood count will stay up because..... Bodie may become famous! I got a call from OSU's public relations department. They do 90 second news "packages" to send to TV stations all over the country. They are currently working on a story about Dr. Couto's tissue bank and his research linking bone cancer in greyhounds and bone cancer in humans. Laura, the woman who called me, said she contacted oncology to find a greyhound who is currently being treated by chemotherapy to use in the piece. She told me the department unanimously selected Bodie as their choice! The next time we are there, they will film him getting chemotherapy and me walking him around campus. At least that is the current plan. I'm not sure what they will do if Bodie's white blood count is too low to go on his regularly scheduled visit. I will keep you posted. Maybe you will see him on your local news station! So cancer treatment and pending stardom are the good news items. The bad news is that Bodie's skin problems have worsened since his last visit. Two days before the trip, they got dramatically worse. He spent a lot of time in dermatology, having yet another skin culture. They just can't figure out what it is, although they are pretty sure it is autoimmune in nature. Bodie has had two skin biopsies that were sent to the best biopsy reader in the country. Even she doesn't know what it is. So Bodie is back on medication - steroids again for quick relief as he is quite miserable. The "rash" (for lack of a better term) came out with a vengenance on his rear end and he is quite miserable. The medicine should take hold in a few days and give him some relief, but I'm just at a loss as to why such a sweet boy has to suffer so. Poor Bodie, if it isn't cancer, it's skin problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Awwww...Bodie you are going to be a big celebrity sweetheart. Hug Bodie for us~I wonder if this rash will stop when he is finished with his chemo? Sending many prayers and white light for benign chest films. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Thanks for the update on your sweet boy! Hoping he can fight off that skin infection and get some relief. Keeping Bodie in my prayers... Quote Jeanne with Remington & Scooter the cat....and Beloved Bridge Angels Sandee, Shari, Wells, Derby, Phoenix, Jerry Lee and Finnian.....If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heavenand bring you home again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tenderhearts Posted October 28, 2007 Share Posted October 28, 2007 Oh Bodie, I always knew you were destined to be a star! :clap Prayers that the nasty itchies/rash clear up soon, sweetie! :hope :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Bodie, wishing you the best - go away skin rashes - chemo keep on working. Hugs and scritches being sent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I am so glad Bodie is doing so well with his chemo. Those darn rashes are horrible and impossible to treat.... Let us know how his TV appearance goes. Is there anyway we can see it? Monty sends his best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 I am always eager to read about Bodie. He is already a star here on GT. Here is hoping his blood count stays fine, and that the itchy yucky miserable rash is history. Quote Pam with greys Avril, Dalton & Zeus & Diddy the dachshund & Miss Buzz the kitty Devotion, Jingle Bells, Rocky, Hans, Harbor, Lennon, NoLa, Scooter, Naomi and Scout at the bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bodie Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 (edited) "I wonder if this rash will stop when he is finished with his chemo?" Bodie has had the rash, or some form of it, for almost a year before he developed cancer. We had him to a "local" derm/vet and when Bodie didn't get better, we took him to Dr. Couto in May. We were working on the rash with another "local" (when I say local I mean an hour and a half away, thus the quotes) derm/vet who was working with Ohio State, when we discovered the cancer. It was an enormous shock because we thought he was limping from the rash on his feet - not cancer in his shoulder. So it was back to OSU for his amputation and cancer treatment. Edited October 29, 2007 by Bodie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 "I wonder if this rash will stop when he is finished with his chemo?" Bodie has had the rash, or some form of it, for almost a year before he developed cancer. We had him to a "local" derm/vet and when Bodie didn't get better, we took him to Dr. Couto in May. We were working on the rash with another "local" (when I say local I mean an hour and a half away, thus the quotes) derm/vet who was working with Ohio State, when we discovered the cancer. It was an enormous shock because we thought he was limping from the rash on his feet - not cancer in his shoulder. So it was back to OSU for his amputation and cancer treatment. Poor baby. Rashes and itching are so uncomfortable. Sending our prayers. Please hug Dr. Couto for Lacers and me when you go back. Quote Patti-Mommy of Lady Sophia 7-28-92 - 8-3-04... LaceyLaine 8-2-94-12-5-07... Flash Gordon 7-14-99 - 8-29-09... BrookLynne...Pavé Maria... and 18 Bridge Kids. WATCHING OVER US~SOPHIA~QUEENIE~LACEY LAINE~ CODY ANGELO~FLASH GORDON. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Bodie, you ARE a star to all of us! Sending good thoughts the itchies and rash go away soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snowberry Posted October 29, 2007 Share Posted October 29, 2007 Poor Bodie, all this and a nasty skin thing too But way to go on the superstardom! Hope the white cell count stays high for you, and that the steroids kick in and keep you comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spiff Posted October 30, 2007 Share Posted October 30, 2007 Chemo and radiation therapies can cause rashes in humans, so I wondering if Bodie's rash is related to his treatment?? Has anyone ever given a greyhound an oatmeal bath?!? Hope he feels better!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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