Tracey Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Lucy, I'm so sorry your little man isn't doing well. Hugs to you. I know you will do whatever you can to make his remaining days good ones. ...............Chase (FTH Smooth Talker), Morgan (Cata), Reggie (Gable Caney), Rufus (Reward RJ). Fosters check in, but they don't check out. Forever loved -- Cosmo (System Br Mynoel), March 11, 2002 - October 8, 2009.Miss Cosmo was a lady. And a lady always knows when to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fliggie Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 My Photojournal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I had a similar experience with lymphoma in my cat. She was only four years old though, and had been in excellent health prior. I was given the option to do chemo, which would require weekly visits to a specialist vet that was 45 minutes away. During these visits, they would've had to keep her for several hours to do blood tests before the actual treatment. Not to mention, it was a huge financial risk because the chemo cost thousands of dollars with no guarantee that it would even be effective. The vet explained to me that (at least in cats), lymphoma can only be managed, not cured. So the chemo would just be buying time until the inevitable. It could go into remission for months or years, but it almost certainly come back. In the end, I decided it wouldn't be fair to put her through it. And it also wouldn't have been fair to my other pets if I maxed out every credit card for a shot in the dark. I am sad that things happened that way, but I never regretted not doing the chemo. We did try the prednisone, but it made little difference. She died at home about a month after her diagnosis. I took some comfort in the fact that she passed very peacefully with her companion, Walden, and me by her side. Lucy, what type of treatment options you pursue for Jabari is a very personal decision. But in the event you decide not to go through with the chemo, it doesn't mean you're giving up on him, or that you love him any less. There are things that happen that are way beyond our control, and we have to make the best decision possible for our pets. Just wanted to throw that out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyPoopon Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 No advice, just 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...
Guest Gemma Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Whatever you decide, I am sure all here will support your decision. We are all praying for your little man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 {{{{{{{{{{Lucy}}}}}}}}}} I'm sorry you and Jabari are facing this. Everyone's situation is different, but I will tell you that the one thing I regret in Batman's illness (different cancer) was giving him chemo. There was no chance of a cure in his case; there was only a small chance that the chemo would shrink his mass and make him more comfortable for a few extra months. I gave only one dose (oral). It didn't make him sick. It wiped out his white count, so we had to give antibiotics. And for the first time in his life, the antibiotics made him sick. It was only for a few days, and we luckily had several good months after that. But I came away feeling that I had stolen from him some days that could have been good ones. Will be keeping you two close in my thoughts. 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...
Meandmy Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Oh Lucy, my heart goes out to you. I'll be checking often today to see if there is an update. We all know how much you love Jabari and would never question any decision you make regarding his care. Every situation is different and there are so many factors to weigh. You know best what will be best for you and your boy. I'll be thinking of you and your guys today. Jenn, missing Shadow (Wickford Big Tom), Pretty Girl (C's Pretty) and Tori (Santoria) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowjay Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I'm sorry to hear this latest update Lucy. I have no advice but having just gone though something similar with Cody I know how helpless you feel. Cody: (11/19/2000 - 1/7/2013): [CollateralDamage #92569] Cody's DogsterPretty: (11/1/1994 - 1/27/2007): [Bee's Prettyside #43811] Pretty's DogsterPinky: (4/25/2003 - 3/17/2014): [Wagtail Resolve #19753]Click here to learn how to find your hounds racing name, pedigree and racing history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
win4profit Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Sending prayers that you and Jabari have many more happy days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Thanks everyone The vet seemed somewhat optimistic bc the lumps are soft & she said lymphoma usually presents as big hard lumps. But she didn't really have any other explanation for what it could be. She took samples but won't hear back until early next week also did another CBC to see where his platelets are at. He's starting on an herbal supplement that is supposed to help boost the immune system & give him some energy. So we wait... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Keeping Jabari in my thoughts and prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IrskasMom Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Lucy , I have no Advice . I just know , what ever your decision is , is made out of Love for him. I am praying very hard for some very Quality Time for you with him. We will always second guess our Decisions and hopefully Jabari will show you the way. :grouphug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) Hugs (and a few extra cookies) for Jabari........strength & peace of mind for you when decision time comes. I'm so sorry. Edited March 20, 2013 by DesiRayMom Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowjay Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Lucy is it only his neck lymph nodes swollen? I ask because that was all that was swollen at first and then 3 days later the ones in his chest popped up and my regular vet said there was no way the e-vet would of missed those, so it might be something you want to keep looking out for. Cody: (11/19/2000 - 1/7/2013): [CollateralDamage #92569] Cody's DogsterPretty: (11/1/1994 - 1/27/2007): [Bee's Prettyside #43811] Pretty's DogsterPinky: (4/25/2003 - 3/17/2014): [Wagtail Resolve #19753]Click here to learn how to find your hounds racing name, pedigree and racing history! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Waiting is so hard. I hope the news is encouraging. Cynthia, & Cristiano, galgoAlways in my heart: Frostman Newdawn Frost, Keno Jet Action & Chloe (NGA racing name unknown), Irys (galgo), Hannah (weim), Cruz (galgo), & Carly CW Your Charming Princess http://www.greyhound-data.com/d?i=1018857 "It came to me that every time I lose a dog they take a piece of my heart with them. And every new dog who comes into my life, gifts me with a piece of their heart. If I live long enough, all the components of my heart will be dog, and I will become as generous and loving as they are." -- Unknown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 The vet seemed somewhat optimistic bc the lumps are soft & she said lymphoma usually presents as big hard lumps. This probably is somewhat good news! My cat's one lymph node was golfball-sized and very hard to the touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissn333 Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Encouraging news! Hopefully the lab work will give you some direction. 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...
greysandmollie Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Thinking of you both and hoping for a more manageable diagnosis... I treated my first greyhound at age 11+ for lymphoma. It bought him 15 more months. The last few months weren't great months but most of the first 13 were good. He would feel pretty tired the day after a treatment but overall he reacted very well to the drugs. In chemo with dogs my vet described it as not trying to erradicate it but just kicking it back. What I called buying time. You know your boy the best..and you will do what is best. What beautiful memories of his show dog days. How did you end up with him Lucy? I can't remember. 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...
RileysLegacy Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 Anyone with experience w/ lymphoma... what do you think? I checked the rest of his body & haven't found anything that seems abnormal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pabozem Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 One of my greys had lymphoma and he looked like he developed a bad case of mumps overnight - just like your baby. This was before there were any thoughts about doing chemo for our animals. Keeping and your fur baby in my thoughts and prayers. Waiting at the bridge: Blaze, Rodney, Lady, Spice, Sarahlee, Callie and Baby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Pics look very suspicious to me :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newgreymom Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 No advise, just hugs for you Lucy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RileysLegacy Posted April 5, 2013 Author Share Posted April 5, 2013 Just wanted to let you guys know Jabari died today. Unfortunately I am in NYC but he got amazing care from my friend who has always watched him & I was able to talk to my vet to make the final decision to let him go. It was time. I will write a rememberance post when I get back home & can compose one. Thank you all again for everything. GTers have been his extended family since I got him almost 10 years ago. I cannot express how much I appreciate that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) Just wanted to let you guys know Jabari died today. Unfortunately I am in NYC but he got amazing care from my friend who has always watched him & I was able to talk to my vet to make the final decision to let him go. It was time. I will write a rememberance post when I get back home & can compose one. Thank you all again for everything. GTers have been his extended family since I got him almost 10 years ago. I cannot express how much I appreciate that I just came here after posting to your Facebook page, and now I'm bawling. I had no idea it was also unexpected for you, and that you weren't with him. I know you did everything you could for him, what a heartbreaking decision to have to make from afar - it shows your absolute selflessness and love for him. I'm so sorry. Edited April 5, 2013 by NeylasMom 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...
greytpups Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 I'm so sorry for your loss. Even though you weren't there, he knew how much you loved him. 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...
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