Guest greytkidsmom Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 My heart hurts for you - we just took our first journey with our dear sweet Lucas. Having done your homework will help you negotiate the "nuts and bolts" of the process and give you the strength to just be there for Henry. Like others have said, he will look to you for guidance. Keep what routines you can. Keep in mind that there will never be a wrong choice if the choice you make is made with love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kalzanetti Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 sending thoughts and prayers, hugs to you all. sorry to be reading this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lemon Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 So sorry to hear this, thinking good thoughts for you and Henry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Oh, Alicia, I am so very sorry to read this. Best wishes for you and Henry in the days ahead. Quote Rachel with Doolin Doodle Dooooo, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our gorgeous, gutsy girlhounds Sweep and Willa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeniseL Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Omg. I don't even know what to say!! He is so young, too. Its so disheartening. Why do these sweet, innocent souls suffer with this. I did just hear on facebook that Dr. Couto is practicing in State College now, if you wanted a consult... I will be praying for you and your family, Alicia.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vjgrey Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I would see if you can get him into Penn State's Osteo vaccine study. They've had some amazing results with amp/chemo dogs. Quote Valerie w/ Cash (CashforClunkers) & Lucy (Racing School Dropout)Missing our gorgeous Miss Diamond (Shorty's Diamond), sweet boy Gabe (Zared) and Holly (ByGollyItsHolly), who never made it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'm so, so sorry Alicia. We've been down that path before ourselves with Faye Oops. Gentle hugs. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggiespet Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Alicia - I'm so sorry about the news. Hugs to you and Henry and lots of prayers to help you all through what is ahead. Quote http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g240/mtbucket/siggies/Everyday-2.jpgJane - forever servant to the whims and wishes of Maggie (L's Magnolia of JCKC) and Sam the mutt pup.[/b] She's classy, sassy and a bit smart assy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RMarie Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 This is not the end....I refuse to believe that. This is the beginning of a new chapter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OPointyDog Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Oh no!! My heart fell into my stomach when I saw this. How awful for everyone!! Hope your time together is long yet - and wishing you strength and healing for the coming days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeylasMom Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Alicia, I'm so so sorry. I just saw your post in your collar thread on my way home from work and my heart just sunk. I'm shocked to be honest, how old is Henry? I thought he was very young. If there is anything I can do, please feel free to PM or email me. Quote 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...
Brandiandwe Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Sending you all the strength and hope I have from here. You guys are like part of my family, since last years SS! Lots of live from Fiona, DH, Brandi, Paige and Hermon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 I would see if you can get him into Penn State's Osteo vaccine study. They've had some amazing results with amp/chemo dogs. Also, I'm already in contact with Penn regarding the osteo vaccination. Four of the five dogs in the trial have survived 16+ months post amp. But it has to be a certain type of tumor to qualify. Dr. Mason should be in touch with me next week. I'm shocked to be honest, how old is Henry? I thought he was very young. He's only 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Just to give a little update, we're home from the e-vet. He's pretty out of it due to the sedation for the FNA, but they recommended bringing him home for the weekend. He'll be comfortable and pain-free here for the next few days. Then we'll bring him back on Sunday before the amp on Monday. I made him scrambled eggs and beef ravioli when we got home- he scarfed them up and took his pills like a champ. We'll be starting him on the Amicar tomorrow. I'll make arrangements to take time off work to be with him for a week post-surgery. I also plan to get a home camera so I can monitor him when I'm not home. Look for me soon in the osteo thread. Even if we don't get a miracle, I'm hoping and praying that we get a decent amount of time left to enjoy him. I'll be researching and reading all of your advice and experiences to make sure Henry gets the best possible fighting chance. He's my special boy, my heart dog, my best friend- we'll take this journey together. For all the joy and comfort he's brought me, he deserves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnneGTS Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Oh no! Alicia, I'm so very sorry. Quote Anne, Sasha & Tapas. Spriet (2002-2015), Tibbie (2000-2015) and Gunda (1996-2009) www.rapiddogwear.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4My2Greys Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I admire your strength and conviction so much Alicia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jenniferk Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Henry is an amazing, awesome boy, and you are a wonderful mom to him. There's nothing that the two of you can't do, especially considering your stong bond and your own strength to fight this. You will get through this and go on to have a lot of time together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinw Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Oh sh*t. I'm so sorry. Quote Xavi the galgo and Peter the cat. Missing Iker the galgo ?-Feb.9/19, Treasure (USS Treasure) April 12/01-May 6/13, Phoenix (Hallo Top Son) Dec.14/99-June 4/11 and Loca (Reko Swahili) Oct.9/95 - June 1/09, Allen the boss cat, died late November, 2021, age 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawthorn Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I'm so very sorry to read this. Quote When a relationship of love is disrupted, the relationship does not cease. The love continues; therefore, the relationship continues. The work of grief is to reconcile and redeem life to a different love relationship. ~ W Scott Lineberry Always Greyhounds Home Boarding and Greyhounds With Love House Sitting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby172 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I am very sorry to hear this, sending you and Henry strength and courage. Linda, Jack and Keeva Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greytpups Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 (edited) Alicia, lots of warm wishes for an uneventful surgery and quick recovery. It's always sad to hear about OS, but especially heartbreaking when they are so young. Edited November 30, 2013 by greytpups Quote 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...
Guest zombrie Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I don't frequent greytalk much anymore, but I just wanted to say how sorry I am for Henry's diagnosis. He is far too young. I will be thinking of him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Thanks again, everyone. The one thing I forgot to mention is that Henry definitely thought we were at a therapy visit last night at the e-vet. He's usually pretty stressed and panting at vets' offices. But he was taking turns going up to all the pet parents, putting his face close to theirs, and comforting them. He spent a lot of time with a woman whose galgo was in advanced stages of kidney failure (I didn't catch her name, but Nancy, if you're reading this, she knew who you are). Also, another huge coincidence is that the attending vet who saw Henry, Dr. Rexford, is also a greyhound owner. His 8-year-old just had a rear leg amputation a week ago, and they're starting chemo soon. We talked for a long time- he seemed impressed that I knew as much as I did. When the side-by-side x-rays came up, I held up my hand and said, 'You don't have to tell me, I know what it is.' We'll be going through this journey together and can exchange stories and advice. The oncologist did her residence at OSU, which was also a huge comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KPS915 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 HUGE HUGE Hugs to you all! So sorry to hear this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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