EllenEveBaz Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I have to keep reminding myself that she had major surgery and then almost died and that was only 5 days ago! Nutmeg says that if you have to keep reminding yourself, then obviously Molly isn't milking this hard enough. 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...
greymomnc Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 I just read through the entire thread. So glad she is doing well now. I am sure there were moments when you were scared to death. Sending healing thoughts for both of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 She scared me (again) yesterday. She had been laying outside on the patio (she loves to lay in the sun) and came in with a huge lump on her elbow, it looked like someone had shoved a golf ball under the skin, and it was hard I freaked out and called my wonderful vet, who said it is probably just a hygroma, she probably bumped it outside. I sent her some pictures (love my iPhone ) and she said to call if it changed, grew, or something popped up elsewhere, and she would come over and look at it. Really love my vet, she has talked me down more than once This morning it is a little smaller, and softer, I am sure now it it is just another fluid pocket like she still has around her "ankles". The edema is not going away fast enough to suit me, but I am not very patient . The Princess is not making this easy, but then she is a princess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greyhoundMINI Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Yikes! I would have called the vet also. Glad it seems to be going away. Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Biopsy results are in. Not what I was hoping for I expected them to find cancer in the spleen, but was hoping it had not spread, and was a slow growing type. It has spread, to both the liver and the lymph node, so probably is through out her system. The pathologist says it is a round cell tumor, probably histiocyticsarcoma, which is fairly aggressive. It could be some form of lymphoma, he is running some more tests, but thinks the histiocyticsarcoma is most likely. I will schedule a consult with the oncologist to see what choices I have. She is, as one of my friends put it, "a tough old bird". Her surgeon said the same, she never stopped fighting, when a lot of dogs just give up, so I will do what I can for her. I knew I was just buying time, but I had hoped for a lot more good quality time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'm really sorry you've received this bad news . I hope you have many good days ahead with her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DogNite Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Not the results we all have been hoping for! French Fries and Ice Cream Cones - and PEEP's from now on!!! Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 Not the results we all have been hoping for! French Fries and Ice Cream Cones - and PEEP's from now on!!! Silly girl doesn't like Peeps I will be picking up some french fries for her today, and cooking up some bacon. Bacon is her favorite food in the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Lots more wonderful thoughts coming your way. You get to spend more time with her nonetheless. Sounds like bacon is the best way to do that! Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_the4pack Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I hoped for better news. My Pearl lasted 3 weeks after her splenectomy. It was in her liver. The cancer grew at a centimeter a day. She was taking chemo, but we just didn't have enough time to let it work. I really hope you get a better outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2greyhoundMINI Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Sorry for this news. I know it's not what you wanted.... I hope you have some great time left with Molly. I like the idea of bacon and fries for her Quote Greyhounds: Amelia (Cataloosahatchee 9.10.17) & Carmen (Rebellious Bird 8.23.17) Kitty: Biggi Paws (7.4.13) Horse: WC Kharena (2.28.17) Rainbow Bridge: Raider Kitty (4.1.01 - 8.12.21), Sidney (Kane's Seminole 11.14.08 - 9.26.19 ), June (Potrs June 6.1.09 - 3.1.19) Bella the Rottweiler, Kitties: Spike, DC, Gilda, Killer, Sophie & Nala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OurGreytLife Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I am so sorry to learn of Molly's biopsy results. Please know you're in my thoughts both you and Molly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3DogNite Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 In Molly's honor - I just cooked a lb of bacon - course my kids got some - and the rest will go for egg bake for b.fast tomorrow. Quote lorinda, mom to the ever revolving door of Foster greyhounds Always in my heart: Teala (LC Sweet Dream) , Pepton, Darbee-Do (Hey Barb) , Rascal (Abitta Rascal), Power (Beyond the Power), and the miracle boy LAZER (2/21/14), Spirit (Bitter Almonds) 8/14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Not what we were hoping.............hope you have plenty of time to spoil rotten & make memories. Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I'm really sorry to hear your update Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg1229 Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Just read this thread... Ellie says that momma is a tough one, that's who she got her toughness from. It's never easy when this happens. But you have spoiled her, and that is what we are suppose to do Quote Isis, Always in my Heart Bijou, My Sweetest Angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Did you say you did chest rads already?? Often histiocyticsarcoma will met pretty heavily to the lungs (least the cases I have seen) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remolacha Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 Did you say you did chest rads already?? Often histiocyticsarcoma will met pretty heavily to the lungs (least the cases I have seen) We did about two weeks ago, I wouldn't have done the surgery without checking her lungs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batmom Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 I hope you have lots more good time nonetheless. 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...
EllenEveBaz Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Hoping for many happy days and bacon burgers ahead. 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...
FiveRoooooers Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 So sorry to see this update. I hope you have as much time together as possible, with lots of fries and lots of bacon. 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...
Remolacha Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 Molly started chemotherapy today. The oncologist thought it was worth a shot, she has seen dogs with worse cases of this particular type of cancer get months of good quality life, a least one into complete remission. I realize there are no guarantees, and the odds aren't great, but she is such a fighter, I feel like I have to give her a chance. For those of you interested in the gory details , she is getting doxorubicin (adriamycin), a dose today, another in two weeks, then another ultrasound to see what response there has been. Depending on how things go, they might consider adding or alternating with CCNU (lomustine). I just hope the side effects aren't bad and it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Did I miss the final path results??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Other than sluggishness and some soft stools the day of his treatment, Bruiser did very well with doxorubicin. I hope it buys you a lot more good time with your girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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