Xan Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Just seeing this, and holding you both in my thoughts. Chanting: *What, those little spots? Just shadows! I'm fine!!! What, those little spots? Just shadows! I'm fine!!! What, those little spots? Just shadows! I'm fine!!! * Quote My Inspirations: Grey Pogo, borzoi Katie, Meep the cat, AND MY BELOVED DH!!!Missing Rowdy, Coco, Brilly, Happy and Wabi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydogluvr Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Just seeing this, and holding you both in my thoughts. Chanting: *What, those little spots? Just shadows! I'm fine!!! What, those little spots? Just shadows! I'm fine!!! What, those little spots? Just shadows! I'm fine!!! * Chanting here in CA, too!!!! Hugs during this uncertain time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest LovesDoggies Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Just spoke with my vet. The radiologist agreed that he has a bone tumor, but does not think the cancer has reached his lungs yet. She said his bloodwork looked remarkably good. We did not get more spectific than that, but I will talk to her more when I go there tomorrow to pick up pain medication. I will also drop off the address for Dr. Couto. I hope that Dr. Couto will tell me something different, especially since the lungs do not appear to be affected, but I am not getting my hopes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Awww crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Sending more prayers. 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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Guest greydogluvr Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I am so sorry. Hang in there. I know from experience that not knowing is the worst part. Continued prayers that it is something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RSD_Ranger Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Aw Butch, I'm so sorry. But, I will tell you ... life is not over!!!!!! We are over here battling osteo and had a rear leg amp just over a month ago. I know exactly how you feel: shocked, stunned, no way this could be happening, these doctors don't know what they're talking about, etc. I started writing about our experience here on GT to wrap my head around what was going on. (It's titled Ranger's osteo amp journey or something like that in H&M) Just a single month later and it's like a whole new world. Ranger is doing greyt!!! There is hope!!!!!! The OSU doctors have done a 3+ year checkup on an osteo pup. It has been a month like no other in my life, but I can tell you that even if the diagnosis is osteo, you can have a normal life with your Butch baby Please feel free to PM me if you want any information. We are working with Dr Couto and OSU (they will supply the chemo drugs for you) and are very optimistic about the future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greydogluvr Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 (edited) Aw Butch, I'm so sorry. But, I will tell you ... life is not over!!!!!! We are over here battling osteo and had a rear leg amp just over a month ago. I know exactly how you feel: shocked, stunned, no way this could be happening, these doctors don't know what they're talking about, etc. I started writing about our experience here on GT to wrap my head around what was going on. (It's titled Ranger's osteo amp journey or something like that in H&M) Just a single month later and it's like a whole new world. Ranger is doing greyt!!! There is hope!!!!!! The OSU doctors have done a 3+ year checkup on an osteo pup. It has been a month like no other in my life, but I can tell you that even if the diagnosis is osteo, you can have a normal life with your Butch baby Please feel free to PM me if you want any information. We are working with Dr Couto and OSU (they will supply the chemo drugs for you) and are very optimistic about the future. I second every word of this. Willie had a left front leg amputation on December 31, 2008. Once the shock and horror of the diagnosis was handled, the treatment has been pretty much smooth sailing. Reading others posts going through this helped a lot. He had his first chemo this past Thursday and has had few side effects. We are also participating in the OSU study and being provided chemo through Dr. Couto. Hugs during this uncertain time. Edited January 17, 2009 by greydogluvr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Sending lots of prayers and 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...
silverfish Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Butch will be 7 in March. He is my healthy boy. My other boy, Bruce, has GME. I've spent the past year going to different specialists with Bruce, taking him for blood work every two weeks, giving him injections at home, and he is not going to beat the disease either. The neurologist reached this conclusion definitively last week. So, you see, this was not supposed to happen to Butch. I am not ready to handle this now. Butch is my healthy boy. I can so identify with this sentiment. Renie was our young healthy girl, and we lost her to cancer, so suddenly. Not osteosarcoma, though the result was no different. It's very, very hard to accept in the younger ones, isn't it? I hope Dr Couto can give you a different diagnosis. I have certainly heard of people getting reassurance from him that their dog doesn't have OS when their own vet was convinced that s/he did. He is a wonderful man, too, and I when I emailed asking if he'd be willing to give a second opinion should the dx turn out to be that, he replied so quickly, and said 'of course!'. Unfortunately for us, it was not OS, but was an inoperable tumour. Sending many prayers that Butch is luckier, and can be successfully treated - whatever the problem turns out to be! Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Hoping along with everyone else that Dr. Couto gives you a better diagnosis. Butch is so stunningly handsome and obviously much loved. Quote Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest crazy4greys Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 (edited) I am just seeing this now. I am sorry. I know what you have been through with Butch. Sending healing thoughts amd prayers to Butch. Edited January 18, 2009 by crazy4greys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 D*mn! Will continue to pray for the stunning Butch! Take advantage of those offering advice here at GT. They have an unbelievable wealth of knowledge to share. If you need ANYTHING, just ask! 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...
fsugrad Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Hugs, kisses, and more prayers for your beautiful Butch! Quote Rita, mom to Dakota (Dakotas Dream) & Wish (Kiowa Wish Wish) and my angels Toby (Sol Marcus) and Robin (Greys Robin Hood) Forever missing our beloved Robin and Toby "Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Anatole France Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paulamariez Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I am so very sorry about Butch. I will keep his tender heart in my prayers for a cure. He's way to young to be dealing with this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Aw Butch, I'm so sorry. But, I will tell you ... life is not over!!!!!! We are over here battling osteo and had a rear leg amp just over a month ago. I know exactly how you feel: shocked, stunned, no way this could be happening, these doctors don't know what they're talking about, etc. I started writing about our experience here on GT to wrap my head around what was going on. (It's titled Ranger's osteo amp journey or something like that in H&M) Just a single month later and it's like a whole new world. Ranger is doing greyt!!! There is hope!!!!!! The OSU doctors have done a 3+ year checkup on an osteo pup. It has been a month like no other in my life, but I can tell you that even if the diagnosis is osteo, you can have a normal life with your Butch baby Please feel free to PM me if you want any information. We are working with Dr Couto and OSU (they will supply the chemo drugs for you) and are very optimistic about the future. I second every word of this. Willie had a left front leg amputation on December 31, 2008. Once the shock and horror of the diagnosis was handled, the treatment has been pretty much smooth sailing. Reading others posts going through this helped a lot. He had his first chemo this past Thursday and has had few side effects. We are also participating in the OSU study and being provided chemo through Dr. Couto. Hugs during this uncertain time. And I 3rd this. Polli is 3+ months post amp and her chemo is finished. Yesterday we brought her to the inclosed basemball field at the high school with the rest of her pack and she ran more than her 4 year old son, Beau. She is as crazya & fun and silly and demanding as she wa prior. The only difference is she is now pain and cancer free. What better gift to give to our loved ones! 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...
Bevd Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Can I 4th it? Darcy just celebrated 15 months post diagnosis/amp/chemo. Here she is, having a mad moment (again) in the middle of our living room http://www.my-shops.net/videos/darcy%20pla...uary%202009.wmv 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Like others have said, don't give up hope. There are too many battling the same fight and with your boy young, he has that on his side. Like Dr. Coutu says, these pups get around fine with 3 legs. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmbersDad Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 no frakkin way life is over...NO WAY!!! ember gave me 3 wonderful, happy, loving months after her amputation. she ran in the park, she helped me welcome althea and showed her life outside the track is not scary. cancer stole her from me waaaay too soon, but she lived a happy one on 3 legs! count me as the 5th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 healing prayers for stunning Butch 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...
Bevd Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I don't think I've done this already, so I need to give you this link which is for tripawd dogs and their humans http://www.tripawds.com/forums/ 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...
Jackandgrey Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 My Jack had 6 happy healthy months without amputation. We were so fortunate. There is always hope. And we are still hoping that Dr. Coutu can give you even better news. Your boy is beautiful! 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...
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