MP_the4pack Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I posted this in the other thread but since I don't have access to say "update #..." I'll start a new thread. We saw the oncologist today at the Hillsboro branch of the Red Bank hospital (largest private hospital in the country) They took xrays, which I've been trying to email to OSU but seem to be having trouble with size. And, they xrayed everything. She's clear (other than her osteo). And even that was a little better news. The bone is still in good shape, not ready to break. I asked the doctor how he felt about amputation for her since she's 12. He said he doesn't look at age. You have old 12 yr olds and young 12 yr olds. And a great example was the 12 yr old black female greyhound right in front of me. She was limping too. She was just diagnosed with osteo there. (I found out Monday). But.......they did a chest xray. It had already metastisized. It's too late for her. She was a bitty thing too, just 50 lbs soaking wet. And in comes my porker (yeah, she's gained a bit over the past several weeks from decreased exercise). But the oncologist said that everything is pointing to a good outcome for Diamond if I go that route. I'm still unsure whether to go to OSU or Red Bank. I think I'd still feel more comfortable taking the 10 hr trip simply because OSU has seen so many greyhounds. It also might be cheaper. Surgery at RB is between $2000- $2500. So actually driving 10 hrs is cheaper. And I have been offered free room by a "foster' person. So I can take that out of the equation. So as of right now, I am still going forward with the amputation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Well I'm sorry for the diagnosis but happy that the vet seems to think he will do well with treatment. Prayers for both of you. Quote Judy, mom to Darth Vader, Bandita, And Angel Forever in our hearts, DeeYoGee, Dani, Emmy, Andy, Heart, Saint, Valentino, Arrow, Gee, Bebe, Jilly Bean, Bullitt, Pistol, Junior, Sammie, Joey, Gizmo, Do Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobinM Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Whatever your decision, I send my prayers. 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 TaraCoachCougar Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Sending good luck and well wishes your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Greyt_dog_lover Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 I wish you and your family the best outcome possible. May your family and the doctors working on Diamond be blessed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Prayers for your 'baby'.... 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Whatever you decide, sending warm thoughts to you, Diamond, and your other jewels. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 :hope 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 TeddysMom Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Amputation is a tough decision and whatever you decide, I will hope and pray for a good out come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Whatever your decision, my prayers are with you and Diamond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 You and Diamond are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 :candle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Many prayers MaryPat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heehoo Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 I'm sending you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest argolola Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 You are both on my prayer list. God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Downtownhoundz Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Sweet greyhound hugs to you and your girl as you move forward with your decision. She'll come thru just like a trooper and be well again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 thinking of you, mary pat. good luck to you and diamond. Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted September 28, 2009 Author Share Posted September 28, 2009 Here's another update. (Sorry, I'm not allowed to update my topic) ANyway, the local oncologist called. Dima's bloodwork is clean. Nothing at all is abnormal. So, I think the next step might be to go to OSU and get their opinion of how they think she might do as a tripod. They if anyone would have the best idea looking at her physical condition. Or....maybe I should get the CT first. OSU doesn't do them, but here at Red Bank they do. IF they see any obvious spots, then that totally changes my decision making. If there's cancer anywhere else, then I will definitely not go forward with amputation. But if she's clean....she's got a prognosis of over a year. (yeah....I know.........I could still lose her within weeks). He also said that two weeks to make the decision is fine. Just not longer. (if I want to go to OSU, it would be Dewey weekend, because Dr. Couto is back and I've already asked for that weekend off) Thing is...the CT adds another $1100 to the bill. And Dima doesn't have insurance. Everyone else had double cancer coverage............go figure. Over the weekend friends of mine came over and we started building a ramp off the back deck. There are only 6 stairs, but why not make it even easier? So, next to the stairs will be the ramp. The platform is complete, I need to add the actual ramp and railing. That's it. Maybe one more day of work. I'll show a pix when complete. There will be indoor/outdoor carpet over "speed bumps" on the ramp to prevent slipping. Even the old lady will like it. I already have Dima using the store bought ramp into and out of the car. Onyx (the old lady) has been using that. But she fell off the ramp yesterday Her back leg misstepped and went over the side and she slid off, then the ramp fell on her. She was almost at the top and that's about a 3 foot fall. Luckily though, it was in slo-mo. I didn't find any boo-boo, not even a bruise. I gave her an ascriptin when we got home and she's showing no ill effect (except maybe not use the ramp anymore!) That's it in a nutshell............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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