mangos_mom Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 I posted a week or so ago about Ruger having compressed discs in his back. Or so my vet thought, based on his interpretation of the xrays. A round of prednisone and Robaixn did not make a differernce, so he referred me to a neurologist. She found a tumor on Ru's left knee. Xrays showed bone involvement, but she took a fine needle aspiration. Results are back today. The radiologist and pathologist are "suspicious that this is something other than osteo because it involves the joint". Path thinks it is synovial cell or chondro sarcoma. Path is seeing "a lot of criteria of malignancy" meaning that the tumor is growing fast. I've gone and done some quick searching so I have an idea of what I'm dealing with. The specialist explained that amputation and chemo are still the protocol for this. Ru is going in to have chest xray and lymph node check on Monday. My choices will be made based on whether there are metasteses or not. Oh, and the specialist is already in the process of sending me the reports and digital xrays so I will reach out to OSU for a consult as well. I just thought I'd reach out here to see if anyone has gone through this here. I went down the osteo road with Mango, so I'm no stranger to limb amputation. But this is a new cancer for me to add to my experience book. Gotta love that life continually throws you curve balls, don't you? Quote Kate, with Nedra and HollyMissing Greyhound Angels Mango, Takoda, Ruger, Delta, and Shiloh, kitty Angel Hoot, cat-tester extraordinaire, and Rocky, the stray cat who came to stay for a little while and then moved on.Greyhounds Unlimited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Please contact OSU asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangos_mom Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 Please contact OSU asap. I just got all the copies of Ru's records uploaded. I'll be going out shortly to write that email to OSU. Quote Kate, with Nedra and HollyMissing Greyhound Angels Mango, Takoda, Ruger, Delta, and Shiloh, kitty Angel Hoot, cat-tester extraordinaire, and Rocky, the stray cat who came to stay for a little while and then moved on.Greyhounds Unlimited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 You might try contacting Sue---snsnpups. I believe she may have some experinence with this cancer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 Oh Kate, I'm so sorry to hear this. LIke you haven't been thru enough. I don't have advise....just hugs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mangos_mom Posted September 21, 2012 Author Share Posted September 21, 2012 You might try contacting Sue---snsnpups. I believe she may have some experinence with this cancer. Thanks - as soon as things slow down around here, I will. It's just been one thing after another today. Oh Kate, I'm so sorry to hear this. LIke you haven't been thru enough. I don't have advise....just hugs. Thanks. I'm trying to stay optimistic. Ruger is scheduled to go back to the practice where the neuro is to have lungs and lymph nodes checked on Monday. Then I'll really know what my options are. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed... Quote Kate, with Nedra and HollyMissing Greyhound Angels Mango, Takoda, Ruger, Delta, and Shiloh, kitty Angel Hoot, cat-tester extraordinaire, and Rocky, the stray cat who came to stay for a little while and then moved on.Greyhounds Unlimited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaineysMom Posted September 21, 2012 Share Posted September 21, 2012 no advice here either, but lots of hugs. Cancer SUCKS. :hope Quote Kim and Bruce - with Rick (Rick Roufus 6/30/16) and missing my sweet greyhound Angels Rainey (LG's Rainey 10/4/2000 - 3/8/2011), Anubis (RJ's Saint Nick 12/25/2001 - 9/12/12) and Zeke (Hey Who Whiz It 4/6/2009 - 7/20/2020) and Larry (PTL Laroach 2/24/2007 - 8/2/2020) -- and Chester (Lab) (8/31/1990 - 5/3/2005), Captain (Schipperke) (10/12/1992 - 6/13/2005) and Remy (GSP) (?/?/1998 - 1/6/2005) at the bridge"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut." -- Ernest Hemmingway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted September 22, 2012 Share Posted September 22, 2012 Adding 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...
Guest vahoundlover Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Kate, I am so sorry you are heading down this road again. If there is anything I can do, please ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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