Guest SusanP Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Just Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveMyGrey+2 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Thinking of you and wishing for the best. :hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heehoo Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) I am so sorry. It took Dear 2 years ago. Its very agressive. I will NEVER put another dog through this type of cancer & surgery ever again. I PM'd you. I hate being brutal, but HS is a very agressive, malignant cancer. Most dogs have had HS a month before the symptoms are apparent. Loss of weight is the main one. Dear went from being a beautiful, fat, sassy black greyhound to a bag of bones. He was depressed in days. Ran a fever of about 103. WBC was 90,000 vs 10,000. Most websites state that surgery & chemotherapy gives the dog anywhere from 3 to 6 months. hermandio sarcoma Edited December 3, 2009 by Heehoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffron Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) I almost could not stand to read this thread. I hope and pray the diagnosis is wrong. Hemangiosarcoma is the silent killer. Viceral Hemangiosarcoma took my beloved Catwalk. An incredibly fast onset. She went from active and happy to at death's door within a few days. We counted ourselves lucky because most hemangio dogs just seem to die in their beds without warning. We had some few days warning, at least, because she got visibly sick. We decided to let her go, because she was so very, very sick. And in pain. All Tufts could offer (post diagnosis) was a possible 6 weeks on chemo, with pain control. We were not sure that the pain control would be enough and were afraid that the chemo would not make her feel any better. It broke my heart to let her go, but I hope we made the right decision, at the right time. For her -- not us. My thoughts are with you at this hard time. I would never second guess your decision. I hope you will not second guess mine. Edited December 3, 2009 by Saffron Quote GillianCaesar (Black Caesarfire) and Olly (Oregon) the Galgo Still missing: Nell (spaniel mix) 1982-1997, Boudicca (JRT) 1986- 2004, and the greys P's Catwalk 2001-2008, Murphy Peabody (we failed fostering) 1998-2010 and Pilgrim (Blazing Leia) 2003-2016, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kar Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 My thoughts and prayers are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) I was afraid that it you would say that---it looked very suggestive of Subcutaneous Hemangiosarcoma--bad news, sorry. Edited December 3, 2009 by tbhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Looking at the pictures you posted......it looks like the hemangiosarcoma that our whippet Piper had. He had it all over his body when we got him out of the shelter and we were able to remove the growths for awhile, but it eventually started growing internally and that's when we had to let him go. Piper had LOTS of these growths and we did probably 4 or 5 surgeries in the 2 years we had him, removing many of the growths by laser. They did grow rapidly though. I got pretty good at finding new growths on him almost daily. I don't know what grade his were and I remember chemo as a treatment option, but I remember the odds not being very good. I sure hope it turns out to be something else. Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saffron Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) Before you completely despair check outthis link: caninecancerawareness.com There is a big difference between dermal and visceral hemangiosarcoma. Dermal has a much better prognosis. Edited December 3, 2009 by Saffron Quote GillianCaesar (Black Caesarfire) and Olly (Oregon) the Galgo Still missing: Nell (spaniel mix) 1982-1997, Boudicca (JRT) 1986- 2004, and the greys P's Catwalk 2001-2008, Murphy Peabody (we failed fostering) 1998-2010 and Pilgrim (Blazing Leia) 2003-2016, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 We're praying here as well that the news is negative. Quote Kyle with Stewie ('Super C Ledoux, Super C Sampson x Sing It Blondie) and forever missing my three angels, Jack ('Roy Jack', Greys Flambeau x Miss Cobblepot) and Charlie ('CTR Midas Touch', Leo's Midas x Hallo Argentina) and Shelby ('Shari's Hooty', Flying Viper x Shari Carusi) running free across the bridge. Gus an coinnich sinn a'rithist my boys and little girl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) Sending prayers and positive thoughts for your boy (and hugs for you). Edited December 3, 2009 by maryz Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Oh no I really really hope that the results come back negative tomorrow... I am sending lots of good thoughts and keeping my fingers crossed for Hobbes and for you 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...
Batmom Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Praying that the biopsy is negative. Sending lots of prayers meanwhile. 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 vahoundlover Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Sending lots of prayers and good thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 that disease blindsided me. I didn't know my Brindle had it until that day. She showed no symptoms. She had emergency surgery at 1 AM.....but it was too late. She was 8. I hope it's not that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Oh no, I'm sending good thoughts to Hobbes and to you. Quote Sunsands Doodles: Doodles aka Claire, Bella Run Softly: Softy aka Bowie (the Diamond Dog) Missing my beautiful boy Sunsands Carl 2.25.2003 - 4.1.2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jerrybird Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Hoping for good results for Hobbes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EmbersDad Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 hoping the news is anything but that. i suspect that is what stole jed away from me one warm evening in july this past summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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greytluck Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) Hobbes didn't end up having the biopsy done today. The vet heard an abnormality in his heart this morning something she didn't hear just 3 days ago. He had a chest and abdominal x ray preformed and unfortunately the tumors have metastasized through his entire heart as well as his spleen. Hemangiosarcoma has been confirmed With the advice from my vet we made a very difficult decision just to give palliative care. There is no cure and any chemo /radiation/surgery that we would do would only give us a couple extra months, and it would be for us, not for him. So with that we will just love and spoil him for as long as we have left with him be it a couple weeks or a couple months. Please keep him in your prayers. Edited December 3, 2009 by greytluck Quote Hobbes-Ricard Hatch09/23/99-12/21/09 Always loved, never forgotten. Wally TNJ Boy Howdy, GLS Genuinerisk Corinna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I'm so sorry you got this devastating news. Prayers that you have some quality time left with him. Quote Mary, mom to kitty Rebel.Always missing Sherri (SO DELICIOUS) (12/6/2005-8/29/2018) kitties Marley (4/2000-12/3/2015) and Beady (4/1998-2/24/2006) and Dalmatian Daisy (7/25/1984-5/13/1999). The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not - Thomas Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I am so sorry. Sendings good thoughts and prayers for Hobbes and those who love him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcsheltie Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Oh no! I hope you have months to spoil him rotten and be together. We'll be pulling for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustysMom Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I'm so sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greypuppyluv Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I'm so sorry. I had really hoped for better news. Spoil him rotten and treasure the time you have left with him. Quote Paula & her pups--Paneer (WW Outlook Ladd), Kira & Rhett (the whippets)Forever in my heart...Tinsel (Born's Bounder - 11/9/90-12/18/01), Piper, Chevy, Keno, Zuma, Little One, Phaelin & WinnieGreyhound Adoption Center ~ So Cal rep for Whippet Rescue And Placement For beautiful beaded collars, check out my Facebook page: The Swanky Hound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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