Fiona3 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 We received the biopsy results of her spleen after its removal and it showed a Fibrosarcoma of high grade (not what we were hoping for). This morning we had our consultation with the oncologist. Fiona received her first chemo treatment and is scheduled for 5 more, 3 weeks apart. His prognosis for her is 6-8 months, depending on whether or not the cancer spread before removal of the spleen. As we still don't have the biopsy report for her kidneys, there are more concerns that have to be sorted out. On the plus side, her blood pressure medication has been working and even under stress this morning, her reading was on the low side. We'll be adjusting the medication accordingly. Fiona has been acting content, happy and totally back to her normal sweet self. I'm not sure whether or not we'll see the side affects of the treatment but we have been given medication to get her through it. Please keep her in your thoughts as we travel down this road. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Zizi Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Sure will, so sorry to hear this news. All paws crossed here for Fiona! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I'm so sorry about the diagnosis you received for Fiona. What chemotherapy regimen will she be on? Bruiser was on doxorubicin for HSA and overall did pretty well on it. I hope you have many good months with your girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 I'm so sorry about the diagnosis you received for Fiona. What chemotherapy regimen will she be on? Bruiser was on doxorubicin for HSA and overall did pretty well on it. I hope you have many good months with your girl. It's good to hear that Bruiser did well on this medication as it is the one the oncologist is using. With the 4th dose, she will be given an ultra-sound and repeat x-rays. Although we caught this early, it's impossible to tell if it had already spread. She will be 12 in August so we are hoping to have her with us for many months to come. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Mary I didn't know Fiona was ill! You and Fiona are in our thoughts and prayers as you walk this road. Today is not the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 Mary I didn't know Fiona was ill! You and Fiona are in our thoughts and prayers as you walk this road. Today is not the day. Thanks Nancy. Today is not the day for Fiona. How these simple words have come to mean so much to us in the last few years. With the treatment, we are hoping to have many wonderful moments with our little fawn girl. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ss556 Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 SEnding prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I'm sorry for the diagnosis but glad to hear she is still feeling well. Scritchies and happy days ahead to your lovely girl. 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...
MP_the4pack Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Have they xrayed the liver too? My Pearl had fibrosarcoma of the spleen. We had it removed. But it grew so fast in the liver we didn't even have a chance to do chemo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidisMum Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I'm sorry to hear Fiona isn't feeling well. Sending lots of positive thought for many more happy days together. Quote Christine- Mum to Betty (Nitro Ugly Betty), Hannah (Rj Have I Told U) and missing Heidi (Sendahl Eve) 04/21/2005-06/19/2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 hoping it hasn't spread and you have many more good times with your girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazehund Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Thanks Nancy. Today is not the day for Fiona. How these simple words have come to mean so much to us in the last few years. With the treatment, we are hoping to have many wonderful moments with our little fawn girl. Yes they certainly have. Fiona knows nothing about 6 - 8 months. She just knows she is happy to be with her family every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 Have they xrayed the liver too? My Pearl had fibrosarcoma of the spleen. We had it removed. But it grew so fast in the liver we didn't even have a chance to do chemo. I'm sorry Pearl had to go through this. Fiona had X-rays taken the day before the surgery which were clear. The oncologist has planned on taking more x-rays on the day of her fourth chemo. She'll also have an ultra-sound done as well. He did mention that the liver and lungs were at risk from this type of splenic sarcoma. His plan is to monitor her closely to be aware of any changes as we go through the treatment. Thank you all for your good thoughts for our girl. She is such a sweetheart. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Good thoughts for Fiona.... Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Mary, thanks so much for the update on our little Fiona girl. I was going to email you tonight at home. Sounds positive and we keep her in our prayers and thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finnsliz Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Oh Mary, I'm sorry to hear this. Hoping Miss Fiona stays happy and keeps feeling well. Quote <p>Finn, Wink, Birdie, Snap and SmokeyJG Quicknfast 7/25/99-5/16/08, JG Quickwink 7/25/99-9/22/13, Iruska SweetDuv 7/19/03-11/9/16, Delbar 6/11/11 and Catahoula Smokey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest goofydog Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Sending good thoughts for Fiona and a few hugs for you as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galgrey Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Not the news we were hoping for, but I hope she does well with the chemo and it gives her lots of quality time. Quote 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...
Houndtime Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 Good thoughts and prayers for Fiona. 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...
Charlies_Dad Posted July 10, 2013 Share Posted July 10, 2013 More good thoughts for Fiona. I am sorry to read of the dx and hope the chemo helps. We used doxorubicin for Charlie with his Osteo and overall he did fine on it. A little tired after the 4th and 5th rounds but he pulled through. It did put him off bananas though and this was one of his favourite foods. He soon got back to liking them again once the chemo was over. 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...
Fiona3 Posted July 10, 2013 Author Share Posted July 10, 2013 More good thoughts for Fiona. I am sorry to read of the dx and hope the chemo helps. We used doxorubicin for Charlie with his Osteo and overall he did fine on it. A little tired after the 4th and 5th rounds but he pulled through. It did put him off bananas though and this was one of his favourite foods. He soon got back to liking them again once the chemo was over. Fiona likes bananas too. It will be interesting to see how she reacts throughout the treatment and how her appetite is affected. She seems a little "off" today but I'm not sure if I am reading too much into it. They said the affects would start on days 2-5 after the chemo. It is good to hear that Charlie did fine on the doxorubicin. I'm glad he enjoyed the bananas again when the chemo was over. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carronstar Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I am sorry to hear that Fiona is sick. I was truly hoping for a B9 diagnosis for her. Keeping her in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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