Guest Chanda Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I was wondering what an average age a greyhound would get bone cancer? I have a 5 year old female that was just diagnosed with it and it seems like she is a little young. I am still not convinced that she has cancer and am investigating other options as well as sending off her x-rays to some specialists. She just seems so young! Chanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djsgreys Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I am so sorry to hear of your girl's diagnosis. Cancer is a beast and I have known greys as young as four who have been correctly diagnosed with osteo. Wish I could say no way that it could be but there is a lot of good information on osteo in this forum that will help you as you both fight it. Good luck - my thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote Deb, and da Croo In my heart always, my Bridge Angels - Macavity, Tila the wannabe, Dexter, CDN Cold Snap (Candy), PC Herode Boy, WZ Moody, Poco Zinny, EM's Scully, Lonsome Billy, Lucas, Hurry Hannah, Daisy (Apache Blitz), Sadie (Kickapoo Kara), USS Maxi, Sam's Attaboy, Crystal Souza, Gifted Suzy, Zena, and Jetlag who never made it home. http://www.northernskygreyhounds.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest p51crazyhorse Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I have often wondered this too, this would be a great question for a poll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greytluv Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 (edited) My girlfriend's was 6. That's the youngest I know. I think there was a Greyhound that was something like 1 1/2 yo that had it. I'm not certain, tho. I'm sorry to hear about your girl. I hope they're wrong. Edited February 1, 2009 by Greytluv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvgreys Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I fostered a lovely 2-yr. old boy who had it in the wrist area of the front leg. WAY too young. My own hounds were diagnosed between 9 to 10 yrs. old. I'm very sorry you're having to face this diagnosis with your grey. Rule out Valley Fever and any other fungal diseases as they can present on an x-ray in a very similar fashion to OS. 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...
HopeForHounds Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I'm so sorry you are facing this. Saddly osteo can hit at any age. You can get a free consult from OSU's Grreyhound Health and Wellness Program (by email) the link is at the bottom of my siggy. I've just sent Dr Couto an email to ask if that is data he has on average age. Quote Casual Bling & Hope for HoundsJanet & the hounds Maggie and Allen Missing my baby girl Peanut, old soul Jake, quirky Jet, Mama Grandy and my old Diva Miz Foxy; my angel, my inspiration. You all brought so much into my light, and taught me so much about the power of love, you are with me always.If you get the chance to sit it out or dance.......... I hope you dance! Missing our littlest girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerosmom Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I'm so sorry to read this. When my 5-year-old Snickers started limping just a few months after her fifth birthday, I was stunned that she had osteo so young. It can happen, although I think I remember the average age is 9. Did you join Circle of Grey yet? Dr. Cuoto at OSU is a wonderful, caring resource too. Quote Aero: http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?d=kees+uncatchable; our bridge angel (1/04/02-8/2/07) Snickers; our bridge angel (1/04/02-2/29/08) Cricket; Kanga Roo: oops girl 5/26/07; Doctor Thunder http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?z=P_31Oj&a...&birthland= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KennelMom Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Our only osteo greyhound was 12, passed away just after turning 13. I'm sorry to read about your girl. 5 seems so very young Dr. Couto and his team are wonderful...I would recommend emailing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Vinnie Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Hi Chanda - I am so sorry that your sweet young girl has been diagnosed with this most awful disease. If you have not contacted Dr. Cuoto and OSU, I would do so as quickly as possible. They have helped so many who are facing this devastating disease. We consider them our guardain angels for without them, and all the wonderful support and prayers from those here on GT, we would have not gotten an extra 3 months of joyful living for our sweet Angel Vinnie. Vinnie is in Dr. Cuoto's study and a couple of others, my understanding is that he is still listed as the youngest diagnosed and lost to this horrible disease - Vinnie was 11 months old at diagnosis and we did amputation (right front) and chemo (on number 3) before we walked him to the Bride on his 14 month birthday. Our hearts still hurt and I cry everytime a new houndie is diagnosed with this beast. There are some wonderful life stories though - Darcy, Asia, Polli - who have gone through amp and are fighting this beast every day, along with some new houndies like Willie and Sadie who have just joined in this very personal fight. Along with memories of those recently joining our Angel at the Bridge, Ember, Jack, and way too many others to name a couple. You will find a lot of support and options here. There is so much to know about this horrible disease. Please post a picture of your sweet girl along with some information on her, we would like to add her to our prayers and as you know, we are a very visual group. Sending hugs and scritches and lots of healing white light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sirsmom Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 A friend's hound was 9 when diagnosed and lived 4 months with palliative treatment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 This post just breaks my heart. I am so sorry to read this. I do hope the diagnosis is wrong. 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 Chanda Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I guess I am a little uncertain that she actually has cancer at this point. There was a long series of events that preceded the 'limp' that I brought her to the vet for. There was an injury to the toe on the opposite front leg, a jump over a small fence and some wild running and so on... The vet barely moved her leg around and then x-rayed her and found the slight 'shadows' in the upper end of her shoulder bone. There is no comparison to old x-rays (there weren't any) and no comparison of her other shoulder bone. I just had my girl seen by a chiro/accu guy I know and he did a LOT more poking around and manipulating of her shoulder. She was not painful on the bone at all and was instead obviously painful much higher up where the nerve runs down to the leg. As she is limping her leg hangs very low and she doesn't seem to be able to place her food down normally. It is curled under which is a sign of nerve damage. It certainly may be that she does have bone cancer as well as an injury to her nerve. I am just not sure at this point. Some of the questions that I have are, What did the limp start out like? Did they suddenly appear unable to use the leg or did they start out being tender on it and did it get worse from there? Were they uncomfortable laying down or more comfortable laying down? How much pain were they in and how fast did the pain start? I will check out the OSU link as well. Thanks, Chanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pipi5 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Dear was 8 when he was diagnosed with hermangio sarcoma, Bool was 7 when he had hermangio sarcoma. My friend Cynde's dog Threat was 6 when he was diagnosed with bone cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TBSFlame Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I have lost 2 to osteo. Hawk was 9 1/2 and Beecher was almost 12. Hawk's cancer was on his leg but Beecher's was a tumor on his ribs. No limping for Beecher. I just looked at him one day and there it was, a large tumor. I could not believe how big it got so fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pipi5 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 You might want her to be checked for a fungal infection of the bone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packmom Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Average? Is there such a thing? I've had a 6, a 13 and now an 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 My two osteosarcoma boys were 8 and 10.5 when diagnosed. As to the suddenness of the limp, it varies widely. Morgan started limping on a Friday night and Sunday morning his leg broke. Alex limped on/off for a few months before we had a diagnosis. Sometimes it's clearly osteosarcoma on the x-rays and sometimes it's not. As you are doing, I strongly suggest having x-rays read by a specialist if there is any doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourofem Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 It sucks, doesn't it? Lewis had just turned 7 when he was diagnosed. It started out with him just looking stiff in the rear; he never fussed or looked uncomfortable...just a little stiff-gaited. I have opted not to amputate; he's on Tramadol and Meloxicam and doing very well after six weeks. Quote Blair, Stella (DND Heather), Lizzie (M's Deadra), Hitch (Hallo Dominant) and House (Mac's Dr. House) Missing my handsome men Lewis (Vs Lowrider) - 11/11/01 - 3/11/09, Kevin (Dakota's Hi Five) - 1/1/06 - 4/18/11 and my cat, Sparkle Baby - ??/??/96 - 4/23/11 "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is, in fact, the most precious and valuable possession of mankind." (Theodorus Gaza) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SueG201 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 my first grey succumbed to osteo at 5 yrs old in the shoulder, my 2nd grey was just shy of his 10th b-day and had osteo in the rear leg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallgreydogmom Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I've had one get DX'd at 6, another at 7, and one at 8. I believe I remember an 18 month old greyhound with Osteo. Quote Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the Day comes, God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man. (Persian Proverb) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliDog Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Ricochet was a month shy of his 5th birthday when diagnosed Quote Donna & The League of Extraordinary Greyhounds Adoption Squad; Buffy and Rik T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyWrangler Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Kim was 10.5. Quote Nancy and Grace - Andicot 2/1/07 Solo - Flying Han Solo 3/20/11 Missing: Murphy, Shine, Kim, Sprite, Red Dog, Lottie & Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Magic was 3 months shy of her 9th birthday. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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