phall Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 My 11 year old girl, Faye, has been diagnosed with a form osteo - MLO (multilobular tumor) on her skull just above one eye. After removal of the lump, tests, scans, etc. we have decided against surgery as it would be a major surgery with removal of some bone and possibly her eye. We have also decided against radiation. The oncologist has recommended metronomic therapy and has prescribed citoxan and piroxicam medications. The possible side effects are nausea and UTI/urinary tract inflammation. Has anyone used these meds on their greyhound? If so, did your greyhound tolerate them okay? Faye is not sick or uncomfortable in any way right now and I really don't want to treat her with meds that will make her sick. I'm really torn between just letting her be for the time she has left (it could be very slow moving) or treating her with these meds. I'd love to hear the experiences of others. Thanks so much. Pat Hall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidansmom Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I've never used Cytoxan with a grey but if its the same thing they use for people I went through two 6 month sessions of cytoxan for my lupus/kidney disease with no major side effects. I know it might not transfer the same to dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 They typically do well with both of those medications--of course side effects can happen and routine bloodwork is a must. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Each dog reacts differently to meds, but my dog used both drugs just fine as a metronomic protocol following his amp/chemo for osteo. Cytoxan is a low dose, oral chemo therapy drug that is typically formulated for each individual dog. We used Holley Pharmaceuticals in AZ. They were easy to deal with and very quick. Piroxicam is an nsaid which has been proven to affect/shrink osteo tumors. Many times the homeopathic herb Artemisinin is also included in this protocol. Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenwinniesmom Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I'm so sorry that your precious Faye has gotten this diagnosis! After Winnie had her amp (osteo) our vet suggested piroxicam. She liked it for pain, and thought it had some cancer fighting properties. We used it and the artemisinin for 3 1/2 years, and Winnie tolerated both well, and the cancer never spread. I'd say it's worth a try. Quote Nancy, Mom to Evangelina and Kiva Missing Lacey, Patsy, Buster, my heart dog Nick, Winnie, Pollyanna, Tess, my precious Lydia, Calvin Lee, my angel butterfly Laila, and kitties Lily, Sam and Simon My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Catsburgandhoundtown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phall Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 Thanks so much to all of you for sharing your experiences and for your advice. We did try Faye on the medications but she did not tolerate them well - constant needing to pee, nausea, etc. so we have decided not to continue with them. Faye is not showing any symptoms of the cancer aside from the presence of the lump above her eye, so we have decided to not treat her and keep her as comfortable as we can for as long as we can. Thanks for keeping her and me in your thoughts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbhounds Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 That's a shame :-(. I would definitely give her pain meds--she may be experiencing a continuous headache. I hope she's able to stay comfortable for a very long time <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 Sending hopeful to Faye and you 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...
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