Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Sorry I haven't taken the time to post on Demon's progress. After the post-op bleeding/bruising issue after the amputation, things have gone much better. Once the swelling went down in his remaining front leg, he got around much better. He is still very careful, but that's his personality. He goes up and down the stairs. On Tuesday, he had the first appt. with the oncologist. They like to start chemo. approx. 2 weeks after surgery. OSU would provide free doxorubicin but not carboplatin. I decided to go with carboplatin instead for a few reasons. I know it's anecdotal, but Morgan never had a recurrence in the 3 years he had after amputation/carboplatin. I'm concerned about potential heart damage that can be caused by doxorubicin given Demon may have a pre-existing heart issue. From my own chemo of doxorubicin and watching the dogs, I think carboplatin tends to have less side effects. Our Vet oncologist considers carboplatin to be the gold standard for treatment. So Demon had his first dose of carbo. on Tuesday. He seemed a little off on Thursday morning but decided it was ok to eat his food if I put shredded cheese on it. This morning, I think he was feeling ok but decided to blackmail me for cheese again. He knows I'll give in. We got the biopsy report last Friday. The lymph node was clear. I'm holding out hope that we caught it early enough that it hasn't spread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Thanks for the update; glad things are going well. Quote Patsy and DH with the Humane Society specials, Linus & Jazz, in North Dakota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Glad to hear that his first chemo went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Speedhoundz Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Great update. Glad he is doing well! We decided not to do amputation/chemo with Kane, but our oncologist recommended carboplatin as well and that's what we would have gone with. I believe it takes a lot less time to administer, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SoulsMom Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Thanks for the update, I've been thinking about you and Demon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest FLT Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Thank you for the update.. I've been keeping Demon in my thoughts. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RynnAndLyra Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Great news!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4greyhounds Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Great NEWS!!! 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...
crazygang Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Keeping Demon in our thoughts and prayers...... 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...
phall Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Thanks for the update, Kris. I've been hoping Demon has been doing okay. Please do keep us posted. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, too, that you caught it early. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Hope that things continue to go well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreenGreys Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Glad to hear things are going so well with Demon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lflaherty45 Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 That was the choice of chemo that was used for Clark and he did wonderful. So glad your boy is doing fine, pleae give him a hug for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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