Lilysmom Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Sorry I haven't posted sooner with an update on Marx, here goes: Dr. Couto emailed back and said Marx's xrays (chest & abdomen) look fine (thank goodness!). He suggested chemo and another surgery to remove the remainder of the area that had unclean margins. DH and I were tossing around the idea of another surgery, we didn't want to do chemo......well, yesterday everything changed Another mass has shown itself as have multiple red spots that will turn into masses that look like blood blisters on his left side. I called a dear friend Amanda (Guinessthegreyt here on GT) to vent and have an outsider listen, and offer input on the situation. DH and I talked about things and have decided that we will not subject Marx to another surgery or surgeries, or chemo. I know others may not agree with this decision but it's what we feel is right for our beloved Marx. He is still his same old man self, not acting any differently. We will take things day to day and enjoy whatever time Marx will bless us with presence, of course that means extra spoiling and lovins. So my GT friends please keep Marx in your prayers and pray we have the strength to continue to make the right decisions for him and not be selfish. Quote Praying for all the missing greys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Sending gentle hugs and prayers. I hope he is comfortable and happy for a long long time. 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 tricolorhounds Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Of course you will make the right decisions. It will hurt like hell. But you'll do it out of love. Quote ~Aimee, with Flower, Alan, Queenie, & Spodee Odee! And forever in my heart: Tipper, Sissy, Chancy, Marla, Dazzle, Alimony, and Boo. This list is too damned long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysandmollie Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Oh karen...I am sorry for your news. Hugs to you and saint guy. Anyone that knows you knows you do things only out of love for the dogs. Quote Donna and...Lucy and Chubb Rascal H 10/1/91-5/22/04 My best friend and Bounty Boon 1/23/99-6/25/07 My boy with the biggest heart Cody 7/28/99-8/1/13 My boy that always made me laugh and Dylan 5/12/04-12/29/2017 The sweetest boy ever Miss Mollie 1/1/99-1/30/15 and Pixie -10/10/2017 Lincoln -2/14/2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Love and spoil your Marx rotten! Sending him our love and prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 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 kydie Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 (edited) to you and your Marx, no matter what decision you make, it is NEVER easy, your love of him will see you through Edited June 15, 2010 by kydie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Adding prayers and good thoughts for Marx. You love him, that will keep you from being selfish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Continued prayers for Max and prayers for you and DH to have the strength to make the right decision for all of you. Does not matter whether other people agree or disagree about your decision, it is your decision and whatever decision you makes it comes from the heart. Thoughts of all of you right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MauCarden Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Sometimes the most loving decisions turn out to be the hardest.:grouphug Quote Missing my sweet girl Scout. My snuggler, my chow-hound, my kissy girl. It never thunders at the Bridge, and your food bowl is ALWAYS filled. So strange not living in Atty World. I was a love struck handmaiden to your every whim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burpdog Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Quote Diane & The Senior Gang Burpdog Biscuits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 for you & marx Quote Caroline, Mom to Daphne (49B-50215) and Penny (41D-55779)Remembering Bridge Angels Margo and Sabrina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2zeus Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 (edited) :weep I'm so sorry. Karen, if you guys need anything please call us. And give Marx a big hug from us Edited June 15, 2010 by mom2zeus Quote Trish, Thorpe, Thorton, Solstice and RemyCome see us at Milkys Greyt Goodies Fleece coats, cool-down coats, pajamas and Scrunchies for the well dressed greyhound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Prayers for Marx. I hope you have a long time together to make wonderful memories. 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...
ivon Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Quote Ivon, Spud, Karma & Sasha Missing Darla (05-22-96 03-01-2010) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Of course you will make the right decisions. It will hurt like hell. But you'll do it out of love. :grouphug Let me know if you need anything, Karen. Quote Meredith with Heyokha (HUS Me Teddy) and Crow (Mike Milbury). Missing Turbo (Sendahl Boss), Pancho, JoJo, and "Fat Stacks" Juana, the psycho kitty. Canku wakan kin manipi."Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities." - Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozgirl2 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 May I please come spoil him too?? Hugs Quote Jeannine with Merlin, the crazed tabby cat and his sister, Jasmine, the brat-cat With Angel Cody(Roving Gemini), and Weenie the tortie waiting at the Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I'm sorry for many more good days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jettcricket Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I hate cancer.....hugs to you and your handsome boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilysmom Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Oh karen...I am sorry for your news. Hugs to you and saint guy. Anyone that knows you knows you do things only out of love for the dogs. Thanks Donna I really appreciate that! May I please come spoil him too?? Hugs Jeannine of course you can come and love on your nephew, I wouldn't expect anything less from you. Thanks everyone for all the thoughts and prayers, I think everything is finally hitting me.... Quote Praying for all the missing greys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Oh Karen, I am so sad to hear this. I hope you still have many more good days ahead with Marx. He is such a special guy, I feel lucky that I got to meet him and know him from your posts. You are doing the absolute best for him, he knows that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Karen, I am just seeing this now. I am so very sorry. I hope you and Marx have a lot of time left together. Let me know if you need anything. Sometimes the most loving decisions turn out to be the hardest.:grouphug Ain't that the truth! And regarding what others think about your decision Karen, I've never known you to care what other people think about you, now sure isn't the time to start. Only you and The Saint know what is best for your pups. Quote Jen, CPDT-KA with Zuri, lab in a greyhound suit, Violet, formerly known as Faith, Skye, the permanent puppy, Cisco, resident cat, and my baby girl Neyla, forever in my heart "The great thing about science is that you're free to disagree with it, but you'll be wrong." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stripeyfan Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 You know your dog, and you know what's right for him, it's not for anyone else to judge IMO. I hope you have lots more happy times together, sending you both loads of hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Sending prayers and hugs to you and your precious Marx. I'm so sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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