Guest houndhome Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Thanks again to everyone for your support as Tigger fights his lymphoma. The great news from his oncologist today is that he is back in 100% remission! The new chemo treatment is doing the trick, and he has had little to no side effects. On the negative side, the new chemo is doing so well that it is wiping out his white blood cells to an almost dangerous level, so he is on antibiotics as a preventative, but he doesn't seem to be feeling sick at all. The new chemo is a pill, and since the OSU Greyhound Wellness Project only provides "injectables," we are paying for the drug. It still is cheaper than what we were doing as he only has treatment every three weeks, and we don't have to pay all of the IV and hazardous disposal charges we had to pay with injectables. Dr. Gustafson is still sharing the results of Tigger's treatment with OSU, and if and when this drug stops working, the next choice, if appropriate, would be another injectable which OSU would provide. He is doing just great, and we remain happy for every good day. Lymphoma is not curable in dogs, but it is treatable, often with good results. Tigger has been fighting it since June and is doing well. There is no reason to believe that he won't be doing well for quite awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 THAT A BOY TIGGER!!!!! Keep up the good work!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeh2o Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 That is GREAT news!!! 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 mcsheltie Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 for good news! Go Tigger!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 :yay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 4greytful Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 "The wonderful thing about Tiggers, is Tiggers are wonderfull things..." Good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eaglflyt Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 It's great to know that Tigger is doing better! I'm happy for Tigger, you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Terrific! 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...
Guest K9Cookies Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Great news! Go, Tigger, Go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Great news! Thanks for the update. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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