tornadosgirl Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) Today we'll find out if Penny's lymphoma is B-cell or T-cell. If it's B-cell, then she'll be getting a new protocol as part of a research study. If not, she won't be in the study. So I'm wondering, which type is more prevalent in greyhounds? If you've had a grey with lymphoma that has been typed, can you respond and tell me which type yours had? Edited October 28, 2008 by tornadosgirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 My Sissy died of T-cell lymphoma. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KRKWMU Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 If I can recall, I think B-cell is more common in all breeds and a little easier to treat. Something about T-cell makes the lymphoma more resistant to treatment. Someone correct me, if that's not accurate. I will do some more research for you. Do you have the book "Help Your Dog Fight Cancer" by Laurie Caplan? I believe she mentions the differences in the book. Let us know what you find out. Take Care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest poopsie1 Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Checking for any news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornadosgirl Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 (edited) She is B-cell! While cancer is not good news, since B-cell is more treatable, I am relieved. She is enrolled in a study at Tufts/Foster Hospital where they are trying a drug the researchers hope to use with humans in Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. It's all expenses paid, and even if we pull her out of the study, they give her $1000 towards any vet care at Tufts- like a rescue remedy or whatever. Penny's feeling a little better yesterday and today. She absolutely LOVES going to Tufts because of all the people that come to see her and give her scritches. Otherwise I wouldn't do the study with her. Here is a photo from last night. She was eating leftovers of my crockpot Chilli and didn't want to get up off her blankie. ETA: We don't have that book on fighting cancer. I'll have to find a copy to read. Edited October 28, 2008 by tornadosgirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Good news! Sending prayers that the study puts your little lady in a very very long remission! 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...
ZoomDoggy Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 That pic is pretty cute. She can't be bothered to even sit up to clean that plate. Glad you are able to try the treatment. I hope it buys you a lot of quality time. I'll look forward to updates. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paulamariez Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Sending prayers, love and light for the complete healing of your precious and beautiful Penny! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 That is Greyt News!!! She will be in our thoughts and 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...
tornadosgirl Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Here's a link to the drug they are using in the trial/reseacrh: GS9219 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaisyDoodle Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Do you know what type of trial they are doing? In other words, will Penny definitely get the experimental drug, or are there other "arms" of the trial where some dogs get a traditional treatment or a placebo instead of the investigational drug? If there is more than one arm to the trial, do you know which one Penny is in? Have they told you any more about the new drug? I'm curious if it's similar to other chemo agents that are usually used in treating cancers or if it's something completely new. Quote DonnaMolly the Border Collie & Poquita the American-born Podenga Bridge Babies: Daisy (Positive Delta) 8/7/2000 - 4/6/2115, Agnes--angel Sage's baby (Regall Rosario) 11/12/01 - 12/18/13, Lucky the mix (Found, w 10 puppies 8/96-Bridge 7/28/11, app. age 16) & CoCo (Cosmo Comet) 12/28/89-5/4/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KRKWMU Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I wrote this big response the other day and something happened....poof, it was gone! I'm so hopefully about this study and Penny! All expenses paid would be a dream!!! Please keep us updated on how things are going. Is Penny guaranteed to get at least some kind of chemo drug during the study? I looked at a couple of different ones as we were starting Bonnie's chemo. It sounded like a dog wouldn't be getting nothing at all, at the very least they would give a good chemo protocol, even if it wasn't the new drug that was being studied. Good luck! Give Penny a big kiss from us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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