Guest KRKWMU Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 What a relief for you, I'm sure! Thank goodness you are pleased with the oncologist and feel comfortable. Sounds like everything is going to work out well. Do you know what chemo protocol Monty will be on? Bonnie started off on the COP protocol (cytoxan, vincristine and prednisolone) for 8 weeks. She did OK with these medications. We've found that the side effects usually don't show up for 3-4 days. Fingers crossed that everything will be just fine for Monty. Offer still stands on the books or anything else that may help you out. Let me know anytime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 We'll keep up the prayers!! 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...
seeh2o Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 That's good news, we're hoping for even more good news from the path results. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Good news even in small doses is a very "good" thing. Martha Stewart Way to go Monty!!!! 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...
Jackandgrey Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I'm here praying for B. You kick butt Monty! Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmbersDad Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 right on. early christmas present for monty. lets hope for that b! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Greyt update. How many chemo treatments does he need and which protocol is he getting? Glad to hear he was eating after the chemo - good sign. Hugs to the both of you. I will know the protocol next Friday when he gets treatment number two. i do know that it is a combination of injectables and pills, and it involves weekly chemo for 22 weeks (approx) total. I will get all the info next week when the second path is back. What a relief for you, I'm sure! Thank goodness you are pleased with the oncologist and feel comfortable. Sounds like everything is going to work out well. Do you know what chemo protocol Monty will be on? Bonnie started off on the COP protocol (cytoxan, vincristine and prednisolone) for 8 weeks. She did OK with these medications. We've found that the side effects usually don't show up for 3-4 days. Fingers crossed that everything will be just fine for Monty. Offer still stands on the books or anything else that may help you out. Let me know anytime. I do know they have to limit his pred because he was cushinoid from his temaril P two years ago. I don't know the meds names but will know next Fri. He started today with one injectable med and benadryl./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FreddyGirl Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Wonderful news Karen. Hope he enjoys lots of those pumpkin muffins tonight. Way to go Monty!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Wonderful news Karen. Hope he enjoys lots of those pumpkin muffins tonight. Way to go Monty!!! He had his pumpkin pie slice for dessert tonight. I forgot to mention in my earlier post that the Discovery channel was taping for an Animal Planet show, and monty and I are on the tape, with our onco vet! The show will be about compassion and how owners deal with grief. I was talking with her about his treatment plan and asked if he could eat pumpkin pie I'd gotten for him. I hope that gets on tv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hollys2hounds Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Hey Karen, Having a little computer trouble tonight... Just got online, and was able to get your update. So happy you all had a good day! I thought about you all day! Wish I were there to give you all a hug! Wishes for an uneventful chemo! :hope , and a speedy recovery!! Go Monty !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KRKWMU Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I do know they have to limit his pred because he was cushinoid from his temaril P two years ago. I don't know the meds names but will know next Fri. He started today with one injectable med and benadryl./ Karen, it might have been Elspar that was given to him today. That chemo injection is often given along with Benadryl. Bonnie had one dose of Elspar (and the benadryl) when her lymph nodes were up quite a bit a few months ago. She tolerated it well and her lymph nodes did come down right away. We'll be thinking about all of you. Bonnie sends kisses to Monty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Sending prayers for sweet Monty. I know that you will fight hard sweetie...remember 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...
Remolacha Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 That's encouraging news! I hope Monty tolerates the chemo well and has a good long time left with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Sending hugs and drooling a bit re the pumpkin pie reference. Hope your sweetest boy does very very well! 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...
ml529 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Glad to hear the oncologist was optomistic! Yay Monty! Enjoy that pumpkin pie! Quote 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...
Guest LadyChester Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Just checking in for the pupdate. Thinking positive thoughts for Monty and all of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 (edited) I do know they have to limit his pred because he was cushinoid from his temaril P two years ago. I don't know the meds names but will know next Fri. He started today with one injectable med and benadryl./ Karen, it might have been Elspar that was given to him today. That chemo injection is often given along with Benadryl. Bonnie had one dose of Elspar (and the benadryl) when her lymph nodes were up quite a bit a few months ago. She tolerated it well and her lymph nodes did come down right away. We'll be thinking about all of you. Bonnie sends kisses to Monty. It was Elspar, you were right. Next week he gets IV Vincristine. The following week he gets oral cytoxan which we can give at home. The following week he gets Adriamycin. That is all I know of the tx plan so far. His drugs over the 22 weeks will be Elspar, Vincristine, Cytoxan, and Adriamycin which are alternated. Edited December 19, 2008 by greytmonty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 "bbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbbb" It just has to be a "b"! Hope you have many more pies lined up for marvelous, manly Monty! Prayers and hugs all around! 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...
Guest whatahound Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 So happy about the positive update. To Monty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 So happy to hear Monty's update.....I have a feeling your boy's going to be around for quite some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 His drugs over the 22 weeks will be Elspar, Vincristine, Cytoxan, and Adriamycin which are alternated. Just FYI - a side effect of Cytoxan is a metallic taste. It made food very unappealing for me... well actually, everything sounded good, but as soon as I tasted it, yuck. Adriamycin will turn his pee red for the first day or so. I had both of these drugs, given together, for my own chemo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 His drugs over the 22 weeks will be Elspar, Vincristine, Cytoxan, and Adriamycin which are alternated. Just FYI - a side effect of Cytoxan is a metallic taste. It made food very unappealing for me... well actually, everything sounded good, but as soon as I tasted it, yuck. Adriamycin will turn his pee red for the first day or so. I had both of these drugs, given together, for my own chemo. thank you for the heads up. I am sorry you went through cancer treatment and I hope you made a full recovery . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Keeping Monty in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Checking in on Monty this afternoon. Keep in mind...Monty's protocol can change several times...Every other time we went into Oncology...they changed Angel LaceyLaine's protocol. Hug Monty for me. 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...
crazygang Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Prayers for Monty.... Quote Run free our beloved Sir Snowy, Pip, Queenie, Sadie, Tess & Rosie until we meet again......I would rather feel the thorn than to never see the rose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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