NeylasMom Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Wednesday was 2 months post osteo dx so I took her in for an x-ray to check the progression. We've been doing some supplements including artemisinin and I wanted to see whether anything might be working. The oncolgist's response today was that there was "a startling lack of progression in 2 months" and that he didn't note any significant changes b/w the x-rays!! She is still not in pain either, and is happy and playful. My oncologist thinks this is evidence it may not be osteo, but Dr. Couto had no doubt that it was and 2 other oncologists confirmed that dx based on the original x-ray so to me it's just evidence that something is working, or Neyla's cancer is just particularly slow progressing, or both. I sent the emails off to Dr. Couto too so we'll see what he says. My oncologist isn't particularly into the holistic stuff so it doesn't surprise me that the idea that what we're doing could be working wasn't his first thought. 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...
DevilDog Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Oh! Yay! Good girl Neyla! Keep it up! That's such greyt news! Quote Lisa with Finnegan (Nina's Fire Fly) and Sage (Gil's Selma). Always missing Roscoewww.popdogdesigns.net pop art prints, custom portraits and collars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jackandgrey Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 What good news indeed! My Jack had a slow growing type of osteo. He had 6 months of very high quality life after diagnosis during which it was possible to keep him virtually pain free. Quote Susan, Jessie and Jordy NORTHERN SKY GREYHOUND ADOPTION ASSOCIATION Jack, in my heart forever March 1999-Nov 21, 2008 My Dancing Queen Jilly with me always and forever Aug 12, 2003-Oct 15, 2010 Joshy I will love you always Aug 1, 2004-Feb 22,2013 Jonah my sweetheart May 2000 - Jan 2015 " You will never need to be alone again. I promise this. As your dog, I will sing this promise to you, and whisper it to you at night, every night, with my breath." Stanley Coren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Now, THAT is wonderful news ... Just wonderful!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GreysAndMoreGreys Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 WONDERFUL news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabrina Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 whatever the reason it is good news for Neyla & you 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...
greysandmollie Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 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...
KahluasMagic Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 That is fantastic news ! Quote Lynn Missing Pepper,Magic,Kahlua, Hobbit Ziggy Jasper and Bella Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Winslowsmom Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Fantastic! GO NEYLA Winslow's oncologist said that even though he doesn't have prove that supplements work, he also doesn't have proof that they don't work. Glynis and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinsMum Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Great news!!! So pleased for Neyla and you! :yay 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...
Houndtime Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Whatever it is that you are doing, just keep it up. Way to Neyla!! 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...
Guest SusanP Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 What a good update! You and Neyla will remain in my thoughts. Hoping for the best, here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 OUTSTANDING Jen and Neyla!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Paige12 Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 That is the best news I've heard all day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Greyt news! 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...
MTFSTHNDS Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Doing the Happy Dance for you & Neyla! Quote Adrienne - with the kitties Tippy & Tyler Too Missing my bridge angels Boo Zsee, Java Bean (Nitro Kristen), Zeeba and Baer the not-so-miniature schnauzer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Fantastic news! 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...
Guest Smiley Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Wonderful news!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest jettcricket Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Wonderful news is right!!!! My Cricket had almost 10 months of good quality before we had to let her go. She was our miracle girl...and so is your Neyla. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 :yay I hope she has a lot more good months left. 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...
greytpups Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Quote Jan with precious pups Emmy (Stormin J Flag) and Simon (Nitro Si) and Abbey Field. Missing my angels: Bailey Buffetbobleclair 11/11/98-17/12/09; Ben Task Rapid Wave 5/5/02-2/11/15; Brooke Glo's Destroyer 7/09/06-21/06/16 and Katie Crazykatiebug 12/11/06 -21/08/21. My blog about grief The reality is that you will grieve forever. You will not get over the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it. You will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered. You will be whole again but you will never be the same. Nor should you be the same, nor would you want to. ― Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1229 Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 good news Neyla, hang in there Quote Isis, Always in my Heart Bijou, My Sweetest Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Fantastic! GO NEYLA Winslow's oncologist said that even though he doesn't have prove that supplements work, he also doesn't have proof that they don't work. Glynis and :paw I'm a believer for sure. Jen, this is fantastic news! For a very long time we really still (even after doing the FNA) had no true diagnosis with Sutra. But, the FNA did not suspect anything but types of cancer (no infections or anything like that), so, I've always been pretty sure. But, thankfully, Sutra's has been very slow progressing. It has been almost 3 months since his diagnosis. If Neyla's issue IS osteo, it sounds like it's very slow moving and you will have a good amount of time with her. There WILL be ups and downs. There have been a few days where I was worried it might be time for Sutra, and then he bounces back. Hang in there. This is happy news Quote Kristin in Moline, IL USA with Ozzie (MRL Crusin Clem), Clarice (Clarice McBones), Latte and Sage the IGs, and the kitties: Violet and Rose Lovingly Remembered: Sutra (Fliowa Sutra) 12/02/97-10/12/10, Pinky (Pick Me) 04/20/03-11/19/12, Fritz (Fritz Fire) 02/05/01 - 05/20/13, Ace (Fantastic Ace) 02/05/01 - 07/05/13, and Carrie (Takin the Crumbs) 05/08/99 - 09/04/13. A cure for cancer can't come soon enough.-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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