Guest trevdog Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 How is Rythum doing today? Has the panting decreased? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AzLazyHounds Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 We had a rough day at the vet. When the vet first saw/felt the lump, she said, "not good." Round of Xrays & blood work ordered. The film shows a large mass that completely blocks out 2 ribs from all angles. We will know more Monday or Tuesday. All we can do is hope for the best but prepare for the worst. She appears not to be in any noticable pain, still panting a bit, but mostly scrunching up her bed & our beach towels to get comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest MZH Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 We had a rough day at the vet. When the vet first saw/felt the lump, she said, "not good." Round of Xrays & blood work ordered. The film shows a large mass that completely blocks out 2 ribs from all angles. We will know more Monday or Tuesday. All we can do is hope for the best but prepare for the worst. She appears not to be in any noticable pain, still panting a bit, but mostly scrunching up her bed & our beach towels to get comfortable. I was afraid of that. If you need someone to talk with about that, PM me. We were just there last January and February. Marcia in SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Sending my prayers for a miracle. 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 Ohiogreymom Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Sending more prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Sending lots more prayers~!!!!!! Quote 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...
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Guest AzLazyHounds Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Sometimes hope & happy thoughts are all we need to get us thru... I have to believe in miracles. I wish you could see her tonight... And most of you have probably seen the same or similar. We went out fo dinner and upon our return, both hounds (Daylight & Rythum) are waiting for us, as I walked around the corner, both butts in the air, tails a wagging, front paws stretched out in front of them as far as they could go, and both whining, "come here, come here" for snuggles. Nothing better in my book than my two girls greeting us home. Made me forget that Rythum had any problem for a few seconds... Keep the prayers coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RooRoo Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 My heart sunk when I read this update . Being tuned into Rythum's behavior and using your maternal instinct despite what you were initially told was the best thing. You are staying strong and hopeful and in the end, this is most important no matter what the days and months bring. Sending tons of white light your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Sometimes hope & happy thoughts are all we need to get us thru... I have to believe in miracles. I wish you could see her tonight... And most of you have probably seen the same or similar. We went out fo dinner and upon our return, both hounds (Daylight & Rythum) are waiting for us, as I walked around the corner, both butts in the air, tails a wagging, front paws stretched out in front of them as far as they could go, and both whining, "come here, come here" for snuggles. Nothing better in my book than my two girls greeting us home. Made me forget that Rythum had any problem for a few seconds... Keep the prayers coming. Prayers and white light coming from our house to yours. 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 trevdog Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts....I know the feeling to be waiting..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Continued good thoughts from us 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...
Guest AzLazyHounds Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Hey everyone. I have been staring at this reply box and having a tough time getting thru it. The results are back and it is cancer. Options are limited, treatment sounds awful. This lump appeared so damn fast. I have rubbed both her sides up and down vigorously every single day she has been with us cuz she loves it. How did we I miss it, how did I not know, is there anything we could have done to know earlier and if we did would it make a difference. I am angry and totally helpless. She is resting comfortably right now... Left paw over her nose looking adorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FullMetalFrank Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Oh no, I am so sorry to hear this. Don't beat yourself up, this is so not your fault! cancer sucks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Oh geez......what are the options? Has it spread at all? I'm guessing they mentioned surgery and removing some of the ribs if it hasn't spread. Sending you lots of prayers at this difficult time.....don't beat yourself up, you were only going by what the vets were telling you....unfortunately this type of cancer is getting all too common. I too initially was told it's nothing but in my heart I knew something was wrong..... Please consider joining the yahoo group circle of grey, I found it very supportive....... hugs...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevd Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Hey everyone. I have been staring at this reply box and having a tough time getting thru it. The results are back and it is cancer. Options are limited, treatment sounds awful. This lump appeared so damn fast. I have rubbed both her sides up and down vigorously every single day she has been with us cuz she loves it. How did we I miss it, how did I not know, is there anything we could have done to know earlier and if we did would it make a difference. I am angry and totally helpless. She is resting comfortably right now... Left paw over her nose looking adorable. I'm really sorry to hear the diagnosis I felt the same as you when Darcy was diagnosed with osteo. She had literally had NO symptoms until the very day her leg broke. She had no limp - no nothing but I wondered, after the diagnosis, how I could have missed such a thing. The fact is though, sometimes, no matter how vigilant we are, these things come up in the blink of an eye and there's nothing we could have done differently 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...
Neighsayer Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I'm so sorry. I hope you get a lot more time with your baby. Enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FrostyBottoms Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Oh no! I'm so sorry! :grouphug Enjoy every moment you have with your precious girl. Don't blame yourself for not finding it sooner, it appeared so fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear the diagnosis. I honestly don't think there's anything you could have done differently. If it's not there, you can't find it, can you? Sending best thoughts to you and your sweet pupper. Quote Star aka Starz Ovation (Ronco x Oneco Maggie*, litter #48538), Coco aka Low Key (Kiowa Mon Manny x Party Hardy, litter # 59881), and mom in IllinoisWe miss Reko Batman (Trouper Zeke x Marque Louisiana), 11/15/95-6/29/06, Rocco the thistledown whippet, 04/29/93-10/14/08, Reko Zema (Mo Kick x Reko Princess), 8/16/98-4/18/10, the most beautiful girl in the whole USA, my good egg Joseph aka Won by a Nose (Oneco Cufflink x Buy Back), 09/22/2003-03/01/2013, and our gentle sweet Gidget (Digitizer, Dodgem by Design x Sobe Mulberry), 1/29/2006-11/22/2014, gone much too soon. Never forgetting CJC's Buckshot, 1/2/07-10/25/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I am so sorry. Sending my prayers and my heart. 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 MZH Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 This is awful. I'm so sorry. FWIW, these tumors seem to come quickly out of nowhere. When there's no more room to grow inside, they appear on the outside and by then they're big. To repeat what others have said, you did nothing wrong. You didn't say what kind of cancer, but is there any chance of trying intralesional chemo? Marcia in SC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I'm so sorry about the diagnosis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carla Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I am sorry to hear the diagnosis. Treasure every second you have with Rythum. Is there any chance you can get in touch with Dr. Couto? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 No matter what kind of hemangio it is, it is still a very nasty cancer. I lost my Brindle to hemangio of the spleen. She seemed fine in the morning, was gone that night. No warning whatsoever. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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