Greytlady94 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Thanks all Xan - are you having a moment? Who's Miles? Maybe the same moment I had when I called Marc by the name Karl? So glad that the news for Wallace is so good, checking again in 6 months is certainly good to hear. Prayers will continue for your sweet Wallace. 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...
patricia Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Finally, we have the full set of results! The mass in Wallaces brain is approx 1cm in diameter and is within the brain tissue, extending from the pituitary gland. The name given is a Macroadeoma. These are benign, none aggressive masses (slow growers). Now, if the tumour was hormonally active, this would give Cushings Disease. If it grew and began to press onto the thallamus (don't ask me - I'm just typing what my notes say ) this would cause appetite and thirst problems (which Wallace does not have at the moment). Taking everything into account, it is felt by both the referral vet and the specialist MRI reading man (who's name still escapes me but apparently he knows what he's talking about) that Wallaces tremors were pain related (and this is what was causing him to loose weight) and that all stems from his neck problems and not the brain tumour. There is degeneration of the C6-7 disc in his neck but this does not require surgery and can be managed with pain medication. Wallace has had a small stroke at some point (there's evidence of this in his thallamus so it seems) but there is no evidence of other vascular disease. The stoke must have been 'silent'. There is a small nodude (7mm), fluid filled, on the left hand side just behind the larynx/near eosophagus but this isn't a problem. Some degeneration of the lumar spine but again, can be controlled with pain meds. So to tie in all the loose ends (of which there seemed to be a fair few ). It is entirely possible that the tremors and weight loss were caused by pain - and now that the pain is under control, Wallace has started to gain weight again and has stopped the tremors. The tumour in his brain wouldn't give those symptoms (weight loss and tremors). The tumour in his brain *may* well go on to give different symptoms as it grows (slowly) but only time will tell. It looks highly likely that we have been 'lucky' in that because of the way Wallace is and because of the way this investigation has gone, we have 'happened across' a tumour which we wouldn't otherwise have known was there. Forewarned is forearmed Wallace is going to my normal vets tomorrow morning for some specific blood tests (to check hormones) which have to be done an hour apart so we're dropping him off early morning and will collect him late morning. I will also collect some other medication (probably Metacam) to add into his Tramadol but the Tramadol dose is being reduced. Then in 6 months time, all being well, he will be re-scanned (I think). But hey - they're talking about checking something in 6 months, not 6 days or weeks, so we'll take that and run MUCH better outlook! Kiss that handsome boy for me! 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...
Bevd Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 Thanks all Xan - are you having a moment? Who's Miles? Maybe the same moment I had when I called Marc by the name Karl? Oh yes, so you did 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...
Guest Lori Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 What good news!! That teeny tumor could stay that way for a long, long time. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Xan Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Thanks all Xan - are you having a moment? Who's Miles? Obviously! Too many threads open at one time, I guess! : ANYway! I'm truly glad to read that Wallace's condition is so hopeful! 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...
Bevd Posted August 7, 2008 Author Share Posted August 7, 2008 Oh goody. You're back to normal 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...
GreyPoopon Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 That's GREAT news! for Wallace! Standard Poodle Daisy (12/13) Missing Cora (RL Nevada 5/99-10/09), Piper (Cee Bar Easy 2/99-1/10), Tally (Thunder La La 9/99-3/10), Edie (Daring Reva 9/99-10/12), Dixie (Kiowa Secret Sue 11/01-1/13), Jessie (P's Real Time 11/98-3/13), token boy Graham (Zydeco Dancer 9/00-5/13), Cal (Back Already 12/99-11/13), Betsy (Back Kick Beth 11/98-12/13), Standard Poodles Minnie (1/99-1/14) + Perry (9/98-2/14), Annie (Do Marcia 9/03-10/14), Pink (Miss Pinky Baker 1/02-6/15), Poppy (Cmon Err Not 8/05-1/16), Kat (Jax Candy 5/05-5/17), Ivy (Jax Isis 10/07-7/21), Hildy (Braska Hildy 7/10-12/22), Opal (Jax Opal 7/08-4/23). Toodles (BL Toodles 7/09-4/24) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jerrybird Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Go Wallace Go!!!!! and treat yourself to some pasta in celebration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest StriderDog Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Fabulous news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Great news! Extra cookies for everybody tonight What wonderful news! Perhaps he's earned himself an hour with Ned's pillow as a special treat?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingsMom Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 That is really good news, so glad to hear it!! TNT Star Wars X Oshkosh Enigma King's PedigreeKing's sisters: Oshkosh Updraft, Dazie and forever in our hearts Oshkosh Ultra, Lily (3/7/03-2/18/13) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 WooHoo - so happy to hear such positive news where everything is controllable and there is time to enjoy life. You are so right, not days or weeks but months - what a wonderful sentence! Please give Wallace lots of scritches from us and you all get the joy of breathing and relaxing with your wonderful pack. Continued thoughts and prayers that the meds give Wallace the comfort that he needs. And I second the motion for some time for Ned's "special" pillow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 That is wonderful news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 What wonderful news. You know Bev, it was your thread on Wallace that started me thinking about Emmy and I was able to give the vet some more detailed information about the time line of Emmy's symptoms. It turns out not to be SARDS but the same thing Wallace has only Emmy's tumor is bigger and involves her optic nerves thus causing her blindness. She has full blown Cushings now. Thank you so much for the post, you helped us so much! Give Wallace a big kiss from us! Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieAndRexsMom Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Good diagnosis! And now it seems that you know Wallace both inside and out Tonya, mom to May, and my angels Vinnie, Rex, Red, Chase, and Jake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KRKWMU Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 This is great news! Amazing what technology can do nowdays. Enjoy your time together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml529 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Oh that is such wonderful wonderful news! Melanie and Eric with Leminim and Eieio and silly kitty Elsa.See you again someday, my sweet Payton (Flying Payton May 9, 2000-March 18, 2012) Missing my sweet JJ, world's sweetest cat (April 1997-November 30, 2015)Stealing food in heaven, my darling Minnie (2006-April 21, 2016) Reunited with her favorite person in heaven, my Dad, Satin the skittish kitty (2002-May 7, 2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 that's great news! Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hannah Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 great news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 Wallybobs has gone off with DH to the vets for his blood tests. I think these are only base line tests so that they can watch for any changes in the coming months. I'll get more info when we collect him later today. 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...
ozgirl2 Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Yay for Wallace!!!! Give him BIG hugs from me please!! Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xan Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Back to see how WALLACE is doing. Hm. This Ned's Pillow thing seems to be a story worth looking up. Does Ned's Pillow make WALLACE especially happy? I had a poodle like that ..... 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...
4greyhounds Posted August 8, 2008 Share Posted August 8, 2008 Greayt News!!!! Darlene Mom to: Aladdin, Sophie ,Pongo, Jasmine, Relic Forever in our Hearts Champ at the Rainbow Bridge. Let a greyhound race into your heart Adopt Bay Area Greyhound Adoptions INC. Naples/ Fort Myers Chapter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted August 8, 2008 Author Share Posted August 8, 2008 (edited) Back to see how WALLACE is doing. Hm. This Ned's Pillow thing seems to be a story worth looking up. Does Ned's Pillow make WALLACE especially happy? I had a poodle like that ..... No but it makes Ned almost loose his head... Wallace is home from the vets and is fine. He ate his lunch earlier and now he's about to eat his evening meal Edited to add link to the Ned thing CLICK Edited August 8, 2008 by Bevd 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...
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