Wonder Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 (edited) This is the email that I got: I am sorry to hear about Sparks. Unfortunately there is a lytic (destructive), proliferative (production) lesion in his left distal femur (lower part of the rear leg bone, above the knee. The lesion is compatible with a primary bone tumor, a needle aspirate will confirm if it is osteosarcoma. Please find attached a couple of articles about bone tumors in Greyhounds with info about treatment options. If you and your vet think that amputation and chemo is a good option for Sparks, and you are interested, we can provide injectable chemo (carboplatin) at no cost. Please let us know how we can help. Liliana Marin . DVM Edited January 24, 2011 by Wonder Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAlexTheDog Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 damn, kari, i'm sorry about the confirmation. Steve, owner/photographer Crackerdog Photography, writer of ShutterHounds. Follow me on Instagram.Alex (Sanja Black Eyes [1989-2003] - Sanja Superfrank x TH's Fandango), Nikki (Ein's Ardonis [1995-2008] - Farmer Wilson x Legs Polly),Sadie (Carla Tar [2002-2014] - Coldwater Guv x Canatar), Katie (Leading Home [2003-2013] - Iruska Excalibur x Impress Me Much),Bean ([2013-] - DJays Octane x O Ya Cranberry), and Billy Bob (O Ya Billy Bob [2011-2020] Dodgem By Design x O Ya Cranberry) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MnMDogs Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 (edited) I'm so sorry. That is exactly the location of Matty's OS a couple years ago Hugs to you and your boy. Edited January 24, 2011 by MnMDogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zombrie Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I'm so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotaina Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I'm sorry, Kari 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...
greysmom Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I'm so sorry. Cancer just sucks. Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Kari. I'm fighting back tears at my desk (and not doing a great job). I remember getting that email from him and just feeling like I had been stabbed in the gut. I'm so sorry. 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...
RileysLegacy Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Kari. I'm fighting back tears at my desk (and not doing a great job). I remember getting that email from him and just feeling like I had been stabbed in the gut. I'm so sorry. Same here I'm so sorry Kari. Big hugs to you and Sparks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teri_d Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 kari - i am so sorry - i was hoping you would hear something far different - hugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mcsheltie Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 OMG NO!!! Praying that Sparks is one of the miracles and you have a lot of time left to spoil each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wonder Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Kari. I'm fighting back tears at my desk (and not doing a great job). I remember getting that email from him and just feeling like I had been stabbed in the gut. I'm so sorry. I feel like I could throw up. I was hoping the vet from Friday was wrong Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magdalyn58 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I am so, so sorry that you are facing this with your beloved Sparks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackandgrey Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I'm so very sorry Kari. That was exactly where my Jack's tumour was. We had a good long time after diagnosis together. I hope you do too. 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...
Wonder Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 I'm so very sorry Kari. That was exactly where my Jack's tumour was. We had a good long time after diagnosis together. I hope you do too. How long did you have? I realize each case if different but I'm thinking it's going to be soon. Kari and the pups.Run free sweet Hana 9/21/08-9/12/10. Missing Sparks with every breath.Passion 10/16/02-5/25/17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreytHurleyDawg Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I am sorry to hear this....<<<<hugs>>>> to you and Sparks during your decision-making process!!! Bow Wow Wow Yippie Yo Yippie Yay Johanna with hounds: Woodie (Molly's Marvin) (Grenade X Kh Molly) and Petra (Make Her a Pet) (Dodgem By Design X Late Nite Oasis) and forever missing Hurley (Jel Try Out) (Gable Dodge X Kings Teresa) with Kalapaki Beach in Kauai as the background Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyMityMo Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Maureen, Sean, Molly (Garnett Madonna) and Sully (Starz Top Style) Visit LongDog Leather Works for adjustable leather martingales, wrap around leather tag bags, breakaway tag necklaces and cool leather people gear. Check out our Etsy store! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenbo Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I'm so sorry I too hope you have a good long time left together Camp Broodie with tuxedo Summer 12 and tuxedo Dio 6 Missing KC Kitty 2000-2016, Myka and part of my heart 2006-2020, and Saint YellBoy 2014-2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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inugrey Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 damn Colleen with Covey (Admirals Cove) and Rally (greyhound puppy)Missing my beloved boy INU (CJ Whistlindixie) my sweetest princess SALEM (CJ Little Dixie) and my baby girl ZOE (LR's Tara) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ml529 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 bleeping cancer. I'm so sorry Kari. Melanie and Eric with Leminim and Eieio and silly kitty Elsa.See you again someday, my sweet Payton (Flying Payton May 9, 2000-March 18, 2012) Missing my sweet JJ, world's sweetest cat (April 1997-November 30, 2015)Stealing food in heaven, my darling Minnie (2006-April 21, 2016) Reunited with her favorite person in heaven, my Dad, Satin the skittish kitty (2002-May 7, 2016) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Oh, damn. It really hurts so much to see it in print like that. Hugs to you and Sparks. Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greyhead Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Wishing you strength as you and Sparks work through this, Kari. I'm so sorry it wasn't better news. {{{{{hugs}}}}} 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...
Guest Energy11 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 sooo Sorry to hear this! When Max, 11, was diagnosed, we had three VERY good months with him! (**He was even able to move out of Florida to the mountains with us, and did spend almost two months here in paradise). He was on palliative care only (*pain management). I do not do amputations, BUT, that doesn't mean it isn't the way to go for you or others. You need to do what is right for YOU and for Sparks. With pain management alone, most have between six weeks, and three months, BUT, I have heard of others going longer, as well. It depends on how early the osteo was discovered, and whether it has moved into the lungs or other organs. With Max's it was discovered VERY early. Sending you love, hugs and many prayers! Dee and The Five Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoomDoggy Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Oh Kar, I am so sorry to hear this diagnosis. Please smooch Sparks for me. ~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...
Jackandgrey Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I'm so very sorry Kari. That was exactly where my Jack's tumour was. We had a good long time after diagnosis together. I hope you do too. How long did you have? I realize each case if different but I'm thinking it's going to be soon. I had 6 months with him after diagnosis. We were very lucky. He was on Tramadol and Meloxicam. 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...
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