dmswartzfager Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I left the decision about the tumor-removal surgery to my husband since Carrie is his girl, and I'm now 99.9% certain we will not be attempting the surgery (based on what he was telling his folks this evening). As Dr. Patty explained to us, it is a very large, multi-lobed, complex tumor. There's a good chance they would open her up, realize there's nothing to be done, and the kindest thing would be to just not wake her up. Since the surgery would have to be ASAP, we're not ready for that possibility. Or, even if they were able to remove it, since it's so complex, it would be relatively easy to miss some, or, there's a good chance that it has already metastasized. So, the surgery might buy her a few months, but she'd be recovering from major abdominal surgery during that time. So, we're now going to be consistent about giving cyproheptadine as an appetite stimulant - I was kind of doing that here and there, but now we'll give one tablet twice daily. She's getting 75 mg of tramadol 3X/day and 50 mg of rimadyl 2X/day and 20 mg pepcid 2X/day. We're also starting her at 300 mg of artemisinin once daily, which is actually a little less than Dr. Couto was using for his trial, but with the supplies I have on hand, I can stretch my supplies to last 5 days, and by then, the new bottles should arrive. I got in contact with our acupuncture vet and she is rushing two herbals to us - Wei Qi Booster and Stasis Breaker. Stasis Breaker is supposed to help shrink tumors, and the Wei Qi booster will help boost Carrie's qi (chi) and help her fight. There are other supplements recommended by the cancer and artemisinin yahoo group, and I'll look into those, but we have to "pill" her for all of these - she will not eat anything that has pills in it. So I won't be adding anything else unless I'm certain it will help. The only thing she is eating consistently is treats (and Nilla wafers), so I just ordered about 10 pounds of Burpdog biscuits to add to Carrie's cancer-fighting regimen. This is, of course, the most important part of her treatment plan. I'm sure Carrie will think so, anyway. Quote Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your husband and Carrie. Please keep us posted on how she is doing. On a personal note, I am always interested in how the alternative approaches work. Keep the faith! Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 My thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 I hope she has lots of quality time left. Especially with the Burpdogs in stock. 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...
Batmom Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Lots of prayers for your gorgeous girlie. 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 PiagetsMom Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Sending many good thoughts for Carrie and to both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Good thoughts and prayers for you, your husband, and Carrie. Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BoogieDown Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 We are sending our good thoughts out to all of you, and sending ear rubs to pretty girl Carrie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilysmom Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 Dam! I hate that "C" word, HATE IT! Continued prayers coming Carrie's way. Deanna let me know if you need me to come down during the day to pupsit. Karen Quote Praying for all the missing greys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 My thoughts and prayers are with you and Carrie. 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...
iluvgreys Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Your treatment plan for Carrie sounds very reasonable. Especially the Burpdog biscuits! Sending more prayers, healing light and good thoughts her way. 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...
dmswartzfager Posted February 24, 2009 Author Share Posted February 24, 2009 Thank you for your good thoughts and prayers, but we've had to increase her pain medication in the past few days and are still not controlling her pain, so we'll be sending her to the Bridge tonight. Quote Deanna with galgo Willow, greyhound Finn, and DH BrianRemembering Marcus (11/16/93 - 11/16/05), Tyler (2/3/01 - 11/6/06), Frazzle (7/2/94 - 7/23/07), Carrie (5/8/96 - 2/24/09), Blitz (3/28/97 - 6/10/11), Symbra (12/30/02 - 7/16/13), Scarlett (10/10/02 - 08/31/13), Wren (5/25/01 - 5/19/14), Rooster (3/7/07 - 8/28/18), Q (2008 - 8/31/19), and Momma Mia (2002 - 12/9/19). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 My thoughts are with you and DH and your girlie. I'm sorry she didn't have more time. 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...
nyGreys Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 (edited) Deanna, I'm so sorry. You're all in my thoughts & prayers. Edited February 24, 2009 by nyGreys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Oh Deana, I didn't expect to see your last post. I'm so sorry. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meandmy Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I'm so, so sorry that you all have to go through this. Your family will be in my thoughts. Run free, sweetheart... Quote Jenn, missing Shadow (Wickford Big Tom), Pretty Girl (C's Pretty) and Tori (Santoria) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsyCollins Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I'm so sorry. Please know that lots of people are thinking of you and your special girl tonight. Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyMityMo Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Deanna, Brian, Carrie Quote Maureen, Sean, Molly (Garnett Madonna) and Sully (Starz Top Style) Visit LongDog Leather Works for adjustable leather martingales, wrap around leather tag bags, breakaway tag necklaces and cool leather people gear. Check out our Etsy store! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I'm so sorry, Deanna. My thoughts are with you and Brian Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest trevdog Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Sending prayers...I'm so sorry to hear this..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Sending good thoughts for a peaceful passing for Carrie. I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Drat. I'm so sorry, Deanna. Carrie will be very missed. Quote ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Fly free and healthy, Miss Carrie with the Beautiful Ears! Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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