Guest greydogluvr Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 It has been one whirlwind of a week. My precious, shy boy, Willie was restless on Monday night. On Tuesday he was not using his right front leg. He was dragging it and crying when he tried to get up. Needless to say he was at the e vet within the hour. X rays revealed a small lesion on his humerus. The radiologist viewed the films and confirmed my suspicions and my worst fear. Additionally, I sent the films to Dr. Couto, my vet and had a consult with an oncologist. All agreed that it looks like EARLY osteo. Willie is now on Tramadol which is controlling the pain and is on 50 mg Artiminisin, 2x per day. He is his normal self, chattering his teeth and wagging his tail. On Tuesday we return to the oncologist for a bone scan and ultrasound to determine if he has lesions else where. The surgeon and the radiologist at the cancer center reviewed his chest x ray and gave him a physical exam to see if he is a candidate for amputation. All appears good from these stand points. Once the bone scan is completed, and if no other bone lesions are present we will proceed with the amputation. The oncologist is going to contact Dr. Couto and is willing to administer the Chemo from OSU. This is the first experience I have had with this office. They were recommended by my regular vet. I was please to see many greyhound pictures on the wall of previous and current clients. I even saw a grey while I was waiting. This all seems so unreal. Thank you so much to Claudia and RobinM for their support during this crazy time. I was not ready to post until now and have been in contact with both of them. I am so glad I will not have to go through this alone this time. This is my third osteo and because of Greytalk I feel like I am so much more knowledgeable and ready to take this horrible beast head on. Any prayers would be so much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BertnLil Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 :hope :hope for you and Willie. Quote Pam with Sockem the GH, Birdie the JRT, Osorno the chocolate lab, and Shelby the shepherd mix. Missing Clarice (1991-2007) and Lily (2004-2012), always in our hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Many prayers for Willie. 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...
Guest hannahmom Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Send prayers for you and your sweet Willie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytmonty Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I am so sorry to hear of willie's osteo. Hugs from philly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I just put Willie on my prayer list. God bless your sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest longdogs Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Take a deep breath for the struggle ahead. It sounds like Willie has the best chance. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Oh Lora, I know what this is doing to you, it breaks my heart. And to know that Willie just started to come out of his shell and now this. You've got the best support system in the world here. I was impressed with your experience at Tustin and glad that Dr C will also be in your corner. I'm here if you need anything and please know that you and handsome Willie will be in my prayers. Your strong Lora, you'll handle this and be there for Willie as will we all 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...
Neighsayer Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmbersDad Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 u cant count on ember and i as well. osteo just plain uckse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest jerrybird Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 We wish all the best to you and Willie. He is in great hands by the sound of it and we will be praying for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I am so sorry. Hug Willie for me. My prayers and white light. I am so glad that you have all of us here for your support system. Please try and rest...the days ahead will be very hectic for you both. 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 GreytMuse Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 More prayers and good thoughts for you and your boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MerlinsMum Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I'm so sorry you're going through this. I am sending lots of good thoughts, strength and support your way. :grouphug Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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duncan41 Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Oh, this is just heartbreaking! Many prayers for Willie and constant support to you, Lora. 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...
grey14me Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Tons of prayers for Willie :hope Quote Michelle...forever missing her girls, Holly 5/22/99-9/13/10 and Bailey 8/1/93-7/11/05 Religion is the smile on a dog...Edie Brickell Wag more, bark less :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Sending prayers. 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...
Guest FreddyGirl Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Sending prayers your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I'm sorry. Hugs to Willie. I hope everything goes well, and that he has a lot of good time ahead of him. Quote 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...
stlgrey Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Prayers and wonderful thoughts for you and your wonderful Willie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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