tornadosgirl Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 (edited) I came home today and noticed that the lymph nodes in Penny's neck were enlarged and hard. She has lymphoma, diagnosed in April/May of this year. She's had six months of chemo- all but the last treatment. She's had a UTI that three antibiotics have not cured, so they were holding off on the last treatment. So I took her to the vet- they were so nice to stay open late so I didn't have to bring her to the evet. The vet said the cancer is back. Not a good sign to have this happen only 4 weeks after her last treatment. The vet gave her a shot of Prednisone (sp?) and will call Penny's oncologist in the morning so we can figure out how to proceed from here. I am devastated. She was in remission the whole time she had the chemo, so I thought she would live many months after the treatment ended. My goal now is just to have her be free of pain. While I wish I could have her forever, I know it's not realistic. She is such a GOOD dog. I thought that since she is only just turned five years old, that she would outlive Tornado who is almost nine. Thanks for listening. Please pray that Penny remains pain free. Edited October 21, 2008 by tornadosgirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2hounds Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I am so sorry. Quote 2 Hounds Design Martingale Collars | 2 Hounds Design Facebook PageAlisha, Bob, Livvie (the 2.5 year old!) plus Mia Bella, Tippy, + Wahoo and Diesel the crazy kitties (and missing sweet Iceman, Paradise, Bandit, Cujo & Sebastian) in Indian Trail, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Oh no, I'm so sorry Sending healing, pain free thoughts to Penny and hugs to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Many many prayers for Penny Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I am so very sorry. Hugs to you both. Quote ROBIN ~ Mom to: Beau Think It Aint, Chloe JC Allthewayhome, Teddy ICU Drunk Sailor, Elsie N Fracine , Ollie RG's Travertine, Ponch A's Jupiter~ Yoshi, Zoobie & Belle, the kitties. Waiting at the bridge Angel Polli Bohemian Ocean , Rocky, Blue,Sasha & Zoobie & Bobbi Greyhound Angels Adoption (GAA) The Lexus Project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mecki Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 She's so young... I'm so sorry. Sending many prayers for your Penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighsayer Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Oh no...I'm so sorry. Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 I am so sorry. Sending lots of prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Adding our thoughts and prayers for pain free days and a wish that the oncologist will be able to try something else to get rid of the junk so she can be with you. Sending hugs and scritches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KRKWMU Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Oh no. I'm so sorry. Bonnie has come out of remission too (more than once). Other medications are out there that could give Penny more time. I understand your goal now though. Please let me know if I can help you with anything. We are all here for you. Give Penny a hug and kiss from Bonnie. Hang in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HersheysMom Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I'm so sorry to hear this Rescue protocol, perhaps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greensleeves Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Oh, no. What awful news. My prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Sending prayers for many more pain-free days, and quality time with your precious girlie. 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 monasmom Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I'm so sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaysmom Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I am so sorry. Sending prayers for Penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I am sorry. We will be praying and sending lots of Hugs! 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...
carronstar Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I am so sorry. Hoping for many, many more pain free days for Penny. Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I will be praying too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Sending my many prayers for Penny. When we went through all of this with Angel LaceyLaine~they then put her on rescue. Lymphoma is an emotional roller coaster. My heart is with you...Angel LaceyLaine watches over. 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...
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Houndtime Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I am so sorry to read this. Sending good thoughts for your sweet girl. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreytMuse Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Prayers and good thoughts for you both. Please keep us updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I am so sorry. I pray for a med that works this time! Hugs and prayers to you and your darling girl. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I'm so sorry. There are so many here who have shared your emotional roller coaster. Sending prayers that this could be another "bump in the road". 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...
MandysMom Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I'm so sorry. Sending prayers for Penny. Quote Beverly. Missing my happy toy-flinging boy Sammy (Where's Mandrill), (8/12/2009-9/30-2021) Desperately missing my angel Mandy (BB's Luv) [7/1/2000 - 9/18/2012]. Always missing Meg the Dalmatian and Ralph Malph the Pekeapoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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