MP_the4pack Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Well I just got a call from my regular vet. He received the chemo from OSU. The protocol they gave is in indepth detail so he's comfortable with this procedure. She has to have a CBC and benadril first thing. Then the chemo itself is a 20 minute slow drip. Other than a possible allergic reaction that would happen almost immediately, and an upset tummy.....there are supposed to be little side effects. We have 5 treatments over a 10 week period. So keep your fingers crossed! Mary Pat and Diamond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I have EVERYTHING crossed for you and for Diamond! ;-)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesky Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Good luck. Just finished this with Cali. She was a gem and only got sick on the last one. Quote Vicky and my best boys Vern (Rockin Big Mike) and Wil (Deco Abilene Wil). Missing my best girl Cali (BOC's Kaylynn) at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigorangedog Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Good luck!!! Please let us know how she does! We'll be going down that road soon after you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ctgreylover Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 always thinking of you and Diamond! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted November 19, 2009 Author Share Posted November 19, 2009 Good luck!!! Please let us know how she does! We'll be going down that road soon after you. Yup....you get to hear all the bad things from me first! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Fingers very tightly crossed here. :goodluck :goodluck Quote Kerry with Lupin in beautiful coastal Maine. Missing Pippin, my best friend and sweet little heart-healer 2013-2023 Also missing the best wizard in the world, Merlin, and my sweet 80lb limpet, Sagan, every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Everything's crossed here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 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...
Guest greytbookert Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I've got everything crossed for Diamond too! I'll even throw in some white light, healing thoughts and whatever else you need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FLT Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 fingers AND toes crossed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygang Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 All digits and paws crossed in this house........that everything will be fine.......... 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...
joejoesmom Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I have my fingers crossed. Joe, Desi, Twister, and even Shelby have their paws crossed and sending twirly tails and positive thoughts for Diamond. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I'll be keeping Diamond in my thoughts and prayers for an easy and successful series of treatments. HUGS!!!! Shelly in OK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NOFLEAS Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Paws crossed but ready to do a happy dance at anytime! Quote Tina dogmom to Rocket and Angels Cofax (my girl) 5/9/01-7/1/10(OS), ReRun (my boy)(4/18/95-4/19/07 Heart tumor)) Dedicating my life as much as I could - to keeping the smile alive of my Lambie Pie - lost 12/04 to Rocky Mtn Spotted Fever.... & then there's the hubby - Bob .... http://www.freewebs.com/3nofleas/ . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytbookert Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 renewing all the positive energy that I can gather today, for Diamond! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Sending lots of prayers. Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vahoundlover Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I've got everything crossed for Diamond too! I'll even throw in some white light, healing thoughts and whatever else you need! Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 We just got back and she took it like a trooper. All she thought about was that she finally had her Momma all to herself. No after effects YET. But I heard that comes within a couple days. But she's home.........went out to pee and is now sleeping. (typical 12 yr old) Thanks for all the good thoughts and white light. She's gonna go to the bridge from old age, and not this dreaded cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FLT Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Glad things went well today - and I will continue to have my fingers and toes crossed that she doesn't have much in the way of side effects. Thank you very much for the update. Yay for mommy time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 She's gonna go to the bridge from old age, and not this dreaded cancer. I second that motion. All in favor? ...................it's unanimous! Keeping everything crossed that Diamond sails through chemo! Sending prayers and hugs. 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...
Guest MorganKonaAlex Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Glad to hear she is doing so well. My guys' appetites would be depressed a bit for a few days after treatment. I think OSU is providing Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) for osteo chemo. It's bright red and can cause the patient's urine to turn red. Usually within a few hours of treatment. Don't get alarmed; it's normal. I had Adriamycin myself so feel free to ask questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Glad to hear she is doing so well. My guys' appetites would be depressed a bit for a few days after treatment. I think OSU is providing Doxorubicin (Adriamycin) for osteo chemo. It's bright red and can cause the patient's urine to turn red. Usually within a few hours of treatment. Don't get alarmed; it's normal. I had Adriamycin myself so feel free to ask questions. OSU gave my vets a very detailed protocol for the Doxo. Including the red urine. And I'm told to make sure not to come in contact with it. So..........what do I do when she has incontinence?!! Aack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Best is gloves to clean up but you're not going to grow a third eye if you don't have any. Just wash your hands well afterwards. How is she doing today? 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...
MP_the4pack Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 Well I started her back on the PPA for the incontinence. My biggest fear was her lying it in and it soaking into her thick fur. But after two accidents yesterday, there were none last night or today so far. She showed the first slightest hint of feeling under the weather. WHile she ate all of her breakfast, when I gave her a small piece of her sister's (who doesn't always finish) Diamond nosed it. She would never nose a piece of food,it's usually gone before I finish giving everyone else's food. So, while she's still eating......it's just a small hint of a tummy upset. She still ate her eggs and liver afterwards. (and coffee cake). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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