Bevd Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I've skipped from your original thread to this reply so forgive me if this has already been said... Firstly - I'm very sorry to hear about Loca's diagnosis I don't have any actual experience of this type of bone cancer but the one thing I can tell you is that when we were waiting for the results of Darcy's biopsy (which was done at the time of her amputation), I spoke to a canine oncology specialist and he gave me the facts and figures for three different types of bone cancer. The one we didn't want it to be was osteo (because that spreads in 98% of cases, even before you know the dog has a problem). We were hoping against hope that in Darcys case it was one of the other two - either fibrosarcoma or chondrosarcoma because with both of these, they spread in about 20% of cases. I know you must feel terrified and devastated at the moment. We send you a big hug from across the pond Quote Deerhounds Darcy, Duffy, Grace & Wellington, Mutts Sprout & Buddy, Lurchers Ned & Jake plus Ella the Westie + cats. Remembering Del, Jessie, Maddison, Flo, Sally, Stanley, Wallace, Radar, Mokka, Oki cat, Tetley, Poppy & Striker. Please visit our web store at http://www.dogsndubs.com for our own range of Greyhound related clothing for humans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 thanks for your good thoughts, all. i guess my next step is to order a pizza to share with phene and loca, but i'm keeping the wine for myself Robin I'll be happy to share that wine with you this weekend. then we can laugh, cry and get drunk together. Glad to hear that she is eating and roaching. it's a date!! my house is even clean!! Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Oh, I'm sure you know this already, but put the wee girl on artimisinin ASAP. Hopefully, it'll slow the growth. Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyGreys Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Robin, I'm so sorry. Sending prayers & positive thoughts for you & Loca. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devotion Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 (edited) Robin, I am just seeing this. In fact I was just about to email you and see how Loca was doing. I BELIEVE.......Loca will pull through. Prayers for you, Loca and Phoen. Had to laugh about the pizza and wine, that's what has been happening here. You are just a thought away. Pam Edited March 5, 2008 by Devotion 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 whatahound Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Sending prayers and hugs to you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 You are in my thoughts and prayers. 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 larock Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Oh Robin, I am so very sorry to hear this. Please give Loca a big huge hug from us. {{{Loca}}} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 I'm sorry to hear this, Robin. I can't imagine anything like that will slow the famous Loca down too much, though. At least that is what I am hoping.... You and Loca will be in my prayers... Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 No words of wisdom or experience with this sort of cancer. What I do have to offer is my ears and eyes to listen and read if you ever need to chat Oh and what type of wine do you drink with Pizza? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Hey, virtual pizza party anyone? BYOB&P? We can all time it so we're toasting and chanting at the same time! The Healing Power of Pizza!! Whaddayasay? What time is that pizza happening, ladies? Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiffer Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 It's so good to read that the Metacam is helping her. Quote Jennifer and Beamish (an unnamed Irish-born Racer) DOB: October 30, 2011 Forever and always missing my "Vowels", Icarus, Atlas, Orion, Uber, and Miss Echo, and Mojito. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted March 5, 2008 Author Share Posted March 5, 2008 my vet just left a message. loca's cancer is early stage but there hasn't been a grade assigned because that would entail a biopsy. it's in her scapula. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Hey, virtual pizza party anyone? BYOB&P? We can all time it so we're toasting and chanting at the same time! The Healing Power of Pizza!! Whaddayasay? What time is that pizza happening, ladies? I'm in! virtual pizza (and real wine) for Loca! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 my vet just left a message. loca's cancer is early stage but there hasn't been a grade assigned because that would entail a biopsy. it's in her scapula. Good that it's early stage. Do get her on artimisinin. I can find out where Glynis gets hers, if you want. Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystella Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 early stage = good, right? I just saw this post Robin and wanted to add my hugs for the crazy girl (and for Loca too ) Though I 've never met you or Loca, I feel like I know you both. Prayers, good thoughts and lots of virtual pizza en route for you!! Quote Take the time to stop and smell the flowers - appreciate your everyday ordinary miracles Carolyn, Faith, Jeff Gordon (aka Jeffy) and Oscar the chilla. Desperately missing our Stella, we'll see you later sweet girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Yeay!! Early stage! Lotsa time to chant and eat pizza! Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 (edited) Robin...try this link for the artemisinin. I have Jett on it. It certainly can't hurt her. Also my oncologist recommended flax seed oil and fish oil. Don't know how true it is, but I've also heard that sugar and grains feed cancer. Jett is now eating Innova EVO. It's the closest thing to raw and has low carbs and is high in protein. http://holleypharma.com/ Edited March 5, 2008 by jettcricket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreyDogsRule Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Robin...try this link for the artemisinin. I have Jett on it. It certainly can't hurt her. Also my oncologist recommended flax seed oil and fish oil. Don't know how true it is, but I've also heard that sugar and grains feed cancer. Jett is now eating Innova EVO. It's the closest thing to raw and has low carbs and is high in protein. http://holleypharma.com/ I have heard lots about a possible link between cancerous tumor growth and carbohydrate not only in dogs, but humans as well. It will be very interesting to see what happens long term with all the hounds out there eating raw diets. I have a suspicion they will have lower incidents of cancer. Nothing scientific to back it up, just a guess. By the way, my vet says I'm crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 Robin...try this link for the artemisinin. I have Jett on it. It certainly can't hurt her. Also my oncologist recommended flax seed oil and fish oil. Don't know how true it is, but I've also heard that sugar and grains feed cancer. Jett is now eating Innova EVO. It's the closest thing to raw and has low carbs and is high in protein. http://holleypharma.com/ I have heard lots about a possible link between cancerous tumor growth and carbohydrate not only in dogs, but humans as well. It will be very interesting to see what happens long term with all the hounds out there eating raw diets. I have a suspicion they will have lower incidents of cancer. Nothing scientific to back it up, just a guess. By the way, my vet says I'm crazy. My vets poo poo a raw diet too, but I've heard too many benefits from it. So I'll continue doing what I'm doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 LOVE the idea about a pizza party (virtual or not). Can guys go too? Really happy (in the circumstances) to hear early stage diagnosis. See Xan's chant is working. Keep it up everyone. Robin, Judy, and, Shadow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytlady94 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Sending prayers for Loca. Quote Greyhound angels at the bridge- Casey, Charlie, Maggie, Molly, Renie, Lucy & Teddy. Beagle angels Peanut and Charlie. And to all the 4 legged Bridge souls who have touched my heart, thank you. When a greyhound looks into you eyes it seems they touch your very soul. "A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more then he loves himself". Josh Billings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kaotic1 Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 oh no!!! I am soo sorry to hear that!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Robin...try this link for the artemisinin. I have Jett on it. It certainly can't hurt her. Also my oncologist recommended flax seed oil and fish oil. Don't know how true it is, but I've also heard that sugar and grains feed cancer. Jett is now eating Innova EVO. It's the closest thing to raw and has low carbs and is high in protein. http://holleypharma.com/ I have heard lots about a possible link between cancerous tumor growth and carbohydrate not only in dogs, but humans as well. It will be very interesting to see what happens long term with all the hounds out there eating raw diets. I have a suspicion they will have lower incidents of cancer. Nothing scientific to back it up, just a guess. By the way, my vet says I'm crazy. First, Robin, I'm just seeing this, and I feel like I've been hit by a truck. I'm so, so, sorry. Loca is so special. She's a force to be reckoned with, and she reminds me so much of Winnie. I just said a BIG prayer for both of you, and will continue to do so. I would agreee about the artemisinin. Although I thought it was an option for all types of cancer, not just osteo. But I remember Tricia saying when Peatie was diagnosed that is wasn't recommended for lymphoma. I know that's not the same as what Loca has, but if you could get in touch with Dr. Couto about using it for chondrosarcoma, that would be great. Second jettcricket about the fish oil, though someone (may have been my vet) told me dog's systems don't process the faxseed oil like humans can. But fish oil...I should have stock in it, I recommend it to everyone, for everything. I think I'd pour it on a gunshot wound if I needed to (in my neighborhood, you never know). Seriously, it's a great immune system booster. And yes, yes, yes to the "Feed the dog, starve the cancer" diet. Low carbs, high protein, get rid of the sugars and grains. I think I have some of Winnie's artemisinin in the fridge. I can send it to you if you want it. The two of you are such a team. You will know what to do. Hugs and white light to you both. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forevermybabies Posted March 6, 2008 Share Posted March 6, 2008 Oh **! I'm so sorry. I don't know anything about it, but I'm sending lots of good thoughts and love. Tami Quote Tami, Nikki & Gypsy (non-greyhounds, but still pretty good dogs.) Deeply missing Sunscreen Man, Angel (Back on the Job), Switzler Festus and Joe (Indio Starr) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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