Guest yat4 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Benny has osteosarcoma. My heart is breaking right now. I dreaded this day and it finally came. Now we have to decide whether to amputate or not. For those who have gone through this, how did you make the decision and if you had to do it again, what would you do differently? I can't believe I'm going to lose my sweet boy! Ladona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 (edited) I just did it to my 12 yr old in Oct. And it's the best decision I made. We drove 10 hrs out to OSU for the second opinion and surgery if they deemed her a candidate. They did even with her arthritis. We also did chemo. She's 5 months post op, had chest xrays last night and she's clean. Still cancer free. (and 12 1/2 yrs old) Even if you don't go the chemo route, recovery from surgery is only 2 weeks. And they already feel better because bone cancer is so painful. If you can make it to OSU, I would suggest that. I did the right thing by Diamond. But I do remember how stress out about it I was because I was doing it to a 12 yr old. Just remember, whatever you choose, you do it out of love for your baby. Edited March 3, 2010 by MP_the4pack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 "Just remember, whatever you choose, you do it out of love for your baby. " I am SORRY to hear you are going through this! I did with Max. The above statement says it ALL!!!!!!! I don't amputate. I just do palliative care (pain management). That is just me, BUT that doesn't mean it isn't right for your and your baby. You need to do all the research, weigh all the pros, and cons, and go from there. If I did do an amputation, it would be at OSU, though. I wouldn't trust anyone else. Wishing you lots of love, and sending prayers to you both! Dee and The Five Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GryffinSong Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Oh no, not another one! Hugs to you and Benny, on this most horrible of journeys. I chose to do pain management with Gryffin. There were many factors for me. Cost. The shortness of his expected life regardless of which options I chose. The fact that I had chemo and didn't want to put him through it (he finds vet visits extremely stressful). The recovery time for surgery and re-learning to walk. The snow and mud we have/had this winter, making it riskier for a tripod. And it goes on. If it were a different time of year, or if we'd caught it earlier, or if money wasn't an issue, perhaps I'd have chosen differently. I'm still not sure. All we can do is keep our hearts open, make the best decision we can with the information available, and move on. Hugs to you whatever you decide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 :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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 You both will be in my prayers, and please try to remember that whatever decision you make, will be made out of love, and that can never be a wrong decision. Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Benny and you are in my thoughts and prayers. No decision that you make out of love will be the wrong one. We are all here for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I can't help with decision making. Just wanted to offer a hug. I'm sorry you and Benny are facing this. 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 AGirlNamedMe Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I'm so sorry for you and your beloved Benny. I am also certain that you will make the right decision for you and your doggy. xo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dwolfe711 Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 I'm so sorry to hear about Benny - you know him and that will help you make a decision. If you can get in touch with Dr. Couto at OSU I would highly recommend it. We have had six with cancer of some type and for those with it in the leg we opted for pain management because they were over 11 and/or we did not think they could handle the stress of surgery or repeated Dr. visits. Do a little research here by reading past osteo and amp threads. Then consult with Dr. C if you think you want to pursue possible further treatment - sending hopeful thoughts your way during this trying time - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MZH Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 Benny has osteosarcoma. My heart is breaking right now. I dreaded this day and it finally came. Now we have to decide whether to amputate or not. For those who have gone through this, how did you make the decision and if you had to do it again, what would you do differently? I can't believe I'm going to lose my sweet boy! Ladona Hi Ladona, I'm so sorry to hear about Benny. Here's an article that may help you decide what to do. It describes how 8 familes coped with their osteo dogs. As you can tell by the title, they all survived long-term. It was written in 2004 and I think the list of survivors would be longer today, given advances since then. http://greytarticles.wordpress.com/medical-first-aid/dogs-of-hope-long-term-osteosarcoma-survivors-stories/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest yat4 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 We decided to go ahead with the amputation, because he was so painful. He died today under anesthesia. We are heartbroken to lose our baby, but glad that he isn't hurting anymore. He's chasing bunnies in heaven now. Thank you so much for all your kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wjamg Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 We decided to go ahead with the amputation, because he was so painful. He died today under anesthesia. We are heartbroken to lose our baby, but glad that he isn't hurting anymore. He's chasing bunnies in heaven now. Thank you so much for all your kind words. I am very sorry for your loss..cancer is a cruel monster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MZH Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 That's awful; my deepest sympathies to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Sending you our deepest sympathies for Benny. Yes, he is out of pain now. Love and hugs! Dee and The Five Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racindog Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I'm so sorry. Gosh there's just no words. You both were lucky to have found each other. He will be with you always. Run free, fast, happy and healthy Benny. You are loved always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest boondog Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I'm so very sorry. Run free, sweet Benny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I'm so very sorry. 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 MyBoys Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 My heart is breaking for you right now, Benny left our world peacefully but his sprit will always be with you. Run Free Benny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 That is heartbreaking, I am very sorry you lost Benny. 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...
ivon Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Oh no, I am so sorry for your loss. Run free Benny! Quote Ivon, Spud, Karma & Sasha Missing Darla (05-22-96 03-01-2010) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5blackgreys Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I'm so sorry you lost your precious boy. Godspeed Benny, may you run free with the wind at the Bridge. Quote , Phoenix, Okie, Casey, and Ellie the Galga; with Aggie, Alexa, Bear,Cody, Gianni V., Missy B, Babette, Bernice, and BooBoo at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaGreys Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I am so sorry God speed to you handsome boy, knowing how very much you are loved Quote Missing my little Misty who took a huge piece of my heart with her on 5/2/09, and Ekko, on 6/28/12 For the sick, the lost, and the homeless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 I'm so sorry. Godspeed, Benny. 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 GryffinSong Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 I'm so very, very sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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