Guest maryvillesmom Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I cant go into detail.. On march 9, the x-ray showed a broken bone due to OSTEO. My original vet said ACL and that he did not do that surgery. I went to another vet, who was so kind, and he asked a radiologist (his neighbor) and a doc/vet @ UGA to look at the x-rays. I got 3 confimations. My son and daughter-in-law was with her on 3-10-09... when she crossed the bridge. Does this stuff run in the family tree? Why dont we see any symptoms before it is too late?? I dont understand...why are there not any options? Could blood work have detected it a year earlier? .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spencers_Greyt Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I am so very sorry! There is no rhyme or reason for cancer. Do not second guess yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 So very sorry to hear of your loss.......sending heartfelt sympathy 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...
Guest speedoketo Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss and for your pup. Here's a great website with some good information http://www.wearethecure.org/osteosarcoma.htm. Osteo is the most common cancer in dogs and is far more likely to affect large breeds like greyhounds compared to smaller breeds. I'm not sure if it could be spotted early from a blood screening but typically it is diagnosed after the owners notice their dog limping. Osteo is extremely aggressive and often by the time it has progressed to the point where it causes pain it has metastasized to other areas of the body which is why the prognosis is often so poor. Sending lots of warm thoughts and support for your difficult time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I'm so very sorry. Hugs. 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...
Guest LolasMom Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I am so terribly sorry. It is a horrible illness that steals so many of our best friends lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I don't have the answers you're looking for but there sure is a lot of experience here. I'm just so sorry she had to leave 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...
RobinM Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I am so sorry. Unfortunatley, no, there is no way to know. One year before Polli was diagnosed with osteo, she developed a severe limp. She reminded me of Igor in Young Frankenstein. It was bad. Within 3 days of getting this limp, I had extensive x-rays done and she was perfectly clear. Not even arthritis, they assured me. Her bloods were perfect. after about 6 weeks, the limp with rest, deramaxx got better. Every once in a while her gait would be off, but we were no longer worried. Exactly one year later, she started limping in the same leg. After 2 weeks, we decided to bring her in... just in case, but weren't concerned which is why we didn't rush in, however she tripped on the steps, fractured her leg and within 12 hours we had diagnosis of osteo and amputation. She came through that with flying colors. It was a rough 3 weeks but what a trooper. During her 3 months of chemo, her bloods were "beautiful" each and every time as per the vet. Her last chemo was Jan. 5. She left us March 8. The cancer had spread like wildfire and was eating her from the outside in. Who could know this? All the tests, all the x-rays, nothing showed. They say cancer is an evil monster. I have to agree. 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...
Guest fatesrelease Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 So sorry for your loss Sending warm wishes and prayers your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I am so sorry for your painful loss of Maryville. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I am sorry for your loss. You will find many stories similar to yours. Unfortunately, cancer is a monster that takes our loved ones and breaks our hearts. 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...
galgrey Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I'm so sorry. 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 SueG201 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 My old vet misdiagnosed one of my greys, he said it was arthritis and that my dog would " have to dealwith it" Well I blew out there and never looked back, and BTW I refused to pay for the misdiagnosis, and won in court. I brought my dog to a new vet and as soon as he saw Joe's leg he said it was osteo, I lost him 3 days later when he broke his leg I will never forgive the SOB that misdiagnosed my boy, I could have had more time with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KahluasMagic Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I'm so sorry. Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandysMom Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I'm so sorry. 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 tennesseegrey Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I'm so sorry for your loss. I've lost 2 to Osteosarcoma. I've heard it is genetic. It's such a monster. Prayers sent your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 {{{{{{{{{{MaryvillesMom}}}}}}}}}} I've always loved hearing about your unbelievably beautiful, sweet girl. I'm so sorry she had to leave you this way. Godspeed, sweetheart. 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...
robinw Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I'm really sorry that happened; Maryville was one of those hounds that always left a great impression on me while not personally having a dog that had osteo, i've heard over and over again about dogs that did not test as having osteo until months after they began to limp. i can't begin to imagine the disappointment, anger and confusion, as well as heartbreak, you must feel. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I'm very sorry for your loss. Run free, sweetie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KF_in_Georgia Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I think I met her--and you--at some SEGA events not long after you adopted her. I'm glad you had as much good time together as you have had. I'm so sorry you've lost your girl. Quote Kathy and Q (CRT Qadeer from Fuzzy's Cannon and CRT Bonnie) and Jane (WW's Aunt Jane from Trent Lee and Aunt M); photos to come. Missing Silver (5.19.2005-10.27.2016), Tigger (4.5.2007-3.18.2016), darling Sam (5.10.2000-8.8.2013), Jacey-Kasey (5.19.2003-8.22.2011), and Oreo (1997-3.30.2006) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 sending my sympathy Please do a write up on her if you haven't already in Rememberance and tell us about her. No, blood work would not show anything. I remember talking with the vet and how angry I was that Mahogany had to leave because of osteo--she had perfect blood work up to the end Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 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...
Guest anka Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 i'm so sorry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 (edited) Who could know this? All the tests, all the x-rays, nothing showed. They say cancer is an evil monster. I have to agree. ...And sneaky. With both of my hounds that I lost to bone cancer, the original set of x-rays showed nothing. I remember my local vet saying...."Her x-rays look good. Crystal clear." A month later I took her a specialist who recommended that we do another set of x-rays...it showed cancer. I'm so sorry...I know how hard it is. Edited March 30, 2009 by jettcricket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BoogieDown Posted March 30, 2009 Share Posted March 30, 2009 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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