Guest Fasave Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 A little over three weeks ago, Avalanche had fluid in his abdomen and an ultrasound showed a mass on his liver with possible involvement of the spleen. All signs pointed to hemangiosarcoma which even with surgery gave little hope for much time with a quality of life so I brought him home. Some may remember that I was given the option to start him on Amicar as a potential therapy so I check in with OSU to get their thoughts on this drug and use for bleeding tumors. They recommended I run a CBC to check platelet counts and for anemia. 10 days post his initial bleed, his blood work came back completely normal including his liver values. OSU really believes that if this was hemangio, there would be signs in his blood work. In addition, they haven't used Amicar therapuetically so while they were careful to not say, don't try it, they just verified dosing and emphasized they only use it post surgery. Well, Ave's pretty much been symptom free for the last three weeks. I didn't start the Amicar but have it in case he shows signs of another bleed. He's been tossing stuffies, demanding dinner and doing little sprints in the yard. He does look a little barrel chested but I only just started taking him for walks again as I've been afraid of a collapse and not being able to get him home so he isn't getting the exercise he used to. So we have a follow up ultrasound scheduled for the morning. How cool would it be if they didn't find anything? I know I have to remain realistic but tis the season to have a little hope and believe in miracles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Keeping all fingers and toes crossed for your boy. I'm glad he's been doing so well. 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 greytbookert Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I was just thinking of you and Ave! I'll be sending all the good thoughts that I have for both of you today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fostr_Mom Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Fingers crossed for your Christmas miracle. Quote <p>Mom to Kyle (Diehard Kyle) & Angel Gracie (KB's Sankey) Foster Mom for AFG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies_Dad Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 We'll be hoping that they find nothing!!! All fingers and paws crossed here. 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...
Guest happygrey Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 :goodluck Best wishes for Ave and a great report today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phall Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I'll keep my fingers crossed, Melissa. You're due for and deserve a Christmas miracle, that's for sure. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Prayers for Ave. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryz Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Christmas miracles do happen. My prayers are with both of you. 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...
Guest Bamn Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Good thoughts going your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Good thoughts and wishes coming your way. 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...
CaliforniaGreys Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Hoping for that Christmas miracle 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...
Guest lizmego Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 (edited) I don't want to give false hope, but Dell (12.5 yo greyhound) had this same type of fluid, except the ultrasound showed the tumor attached to an enlarged spleen. They did chest xrays and finding no lesions indicating cancer, we did do the surgery on Nov 10. The surgeon removed a 6 pound tumor, as well as the spleen. His liver was not affected, although they did take a biopsy of his liver during the surgery. The analysis of the tumor and spleen showed suspicious cells, but we caught it early and the tumor had not erupted or leaked. The surgery went really well - surgeon thought it would take 2 hours and it only took 1. I was really hesitant about surgery, as Dell is 12.5, but with the lungs being clear, we opted to "roll the dice." Have you had chest xrays done? If Dell's chest xrays had shown cancerous spots/lesions, we would not have continued with surgery. Edited December 23, 2010 by lizmego Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fasave Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I don't want to give false hope, but Dell (12.5 yo greyhound) had this same type of fluid, except the ultrasound showed the tumor attached to an enlarged spleen. They did chest xrays and finding no lesions indicating cancer, we did do the surgery on Nov 10. The surgeon removed a 6 pound tumor, as well as the spleen. His liver was not affected, although they did take a biopsy of his liver during the surgery. The analysis of the tumor and spleen showed suspicious cells, but we caught it early and the tumor had not erupted or leaked. The surgery went really well - surgeon thought it would take 2 hours and it only took 1. I was really hesitant about surgery, as Dell is 12.5, but with the lungs being clear, we opted to "roll the dice." Have you had chest xrays done? If Dell's chest xrays had shown cancerous spots/lesions, we would not have continued with surgery. Thanks for all the well wishes everyone! Lizmego, to answer your questions, yes he had lung x-rays and everything was clear. He also had a FNA done that came back inconclusive. My biggest concern was that it was primary to the liver and not just the spleen making it a much more involved surgery and the prognosis was so poor it was hard to ask him to go through it. In light of his current situation, however, I amy reconsider depending on what we see. Thanks again everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Pulling for a miracle-- we could all use one-- it's been a crappy year for a lot of us. Would love to see that your hound is okay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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greyhead Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 (edited) Miracles are good! Let's have one! Edited December 23, 2010 by greyhead Quote Mary with Jumper Jack (2/17/11) and angels Shane (PA's Busta Rime, 12/10/02 - 10/14/16) and Spencer (Dutch Laser, 11/25/00 - 3/29/13). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 It can happen, Melissa. Loca was diagnosed with chrondrosarcoma a few years ago. Turned out the local radiologist misdiagnosed her. She was fine. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grey14me Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 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...
Guest Stripeyfan Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Really hoping for that miracle for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Everything crossed hoping for that Christmas miracle! Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullHouse Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Fingers and toes crossed that you receive good 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 greytbookert Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 Melissa - when will you have the results? Still keeping Ave in my thoughts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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